: Points are retained even if you lose all your lives, making the grind feel rewarding rather than like "time wasted".
: You can trade in earned points for increased health, extra lives, faster movement, and more powerful weaponry. Hard Corps Uprising [XBLA][Arcade][Jtag/RGH]
: Supports both local and online 2-player cooperative play. Player Perspectives : Points are retained even if you lose
: You can carry two weapons at once and switch between them. Collecting the same weapon multiple times upgrades its firing rate and power. Player Perspectives : You can carry two weapons
“[Rising Mode is] a genius way to keep you returning to levels even after you've beaten the game.” YouTube · IGN · 15 years ago
“Every upgrade makes a significant difference and will keep you playing late into the night to unlock “just one more”.” Game Informer · 15 years ago
The standout "good feature" that sets it apart from traditional Contra titles is its . This mode introduces RPG-like progression to the classic run-and-gun formula, allowing you to earn points during gameplay to purchase permanent character upgrades. Key Features of Rising Mode