Episode 611: The Contra: Operation Galuga Wail (Patreon)

Stu: You thought the Euronauts were done with Contra after that epic Ranking Hootenanny, but no. Not quite. Because there is, as you well know, a new Contra; that being the Contra: Operation Galuga as discussed in episode 584. It seemed… wrong, somehow, not to cover it properly, put it into perspective with the others as discussed with John Linneman and Thomas Nickel, not to mention myself—Stuart Gipp. No, really, there actually is no need to mention me; you already know, it’s patently obvious.

The proceedings were more divisive than I expected, though it would be a huge spoiler to tell you exactly who took what position and who put up the most vociferous, effusive praise for Galuga. Well, I suppose it was me; after all, I gave it a very sincerely-held five out of five in my review and I stand by it. I think it’s a fabulous game you should certainly give a go, but I also respect the criticisms levelled in this episode, some of which hadn’t occurred to me.

Overall, I think this makes for a nice button on the Hootenanny, a companion piece of a sort that finally brings my time with Contra to some kind of close, at least for now. That Vampire Survivors DLC is looking tasty, so maybe we need two hours on that? (Absolutely out of the question – Ed) At any rate, expect more exhaustiveness in the future, more Hootenanning and – as if I have a choice – more silliness.

• 08:29 - Break Time's Over

• 15:10 - Contra Has Arrived

• 23:36 - Shantae: Half-Genie Hero: Counterfeit Mermaids

• 34:11 - Thanks for the Ride | Snow & Mechanica (Retro Remix)

• 45:40 - Bass Boss (Retro Remix)

• 55:08 - Top of the Mountain (Retro Remix)

• 1:06:48 - Taking the Ball and Going Home

• Closing - Legacy of War (Retro Remix)