Contra: Legacy of War was the first game in the series to be released in Europe to actually carry the name Contra and not Probotector. Which was originally made to appease censorship in Europe that believed it was too violent.
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Fun Fact: Contra: Legacy of War’s Failed 3D Glasses
When Konami previewed Contra: Legacy of War, they let journalists wear 3D glasses to make the game look cooler. Which backfired on them because most magazines called the 3D effect a gimmick.
Fun Fact: Contra: Legacy of War’s Black Sheep Reputation
Contra: Legacy of War is considered to be a black sheep the series as it does not feature roll-up jumping, vertical aiming, or the ability to change your direction while ducking.
Fun Fact: Contra: Legacy of War’s International Release
Contra: Legacy of War was intended to be released in Japan but was ultimately canceled. It was released in America on the PlayStation and Sega Saturn but European gamers only got the PlayStation version.
Fun Fact: Why Castlevania Needed a New Name Outside Japan
Since the Japanese title of Castlevania translates as Devil’s Castle Dracula, one of the bigwigs for Konami of America changed it to Castlevania to avoid any scandal of offending Christians.