Hard Corps Uprising [xbla][arcade][jtag/rgh] -

is widely considered a "spiritual successor" and prequel to Contra: Hard Corps , developed by Arc System Works—the studio behind Guilty Gear .

: Characters have expanded move sets compared to classic Contra , including double-jumping , dashing (mid-air or ground), and a deflect mechanic to reflect enemy projectiles. Hard Corps Uprising [XBLA][Arcade][Jtag/RGH]

: You can trade in earned points for increased health, extra lives, faster movement, and more powerful weaponry. is widely considered a "spiritual successor" and prequel

: Points are retained even if you lose all your lives, making the grind feel rewarding rather than like "time wasted". dashing (mid-air or ground)

: You can carry two weapons at once and switch between them. Collecting the same weapon multiple times upgrades its firing rate and power.