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Contra: Operation Galuga

Contra: Operation Galuga

70/100
7 ratings2024Easy to run

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1080p performance

Contra: Operation Galuga estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps951 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps854 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps991 fps805 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps931 fps756 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps919 fps735 fps598 fps
RTX 4070985 fps788 fps630 fps512 fps
RX 7800 XT868 fps694 fps555 fps451 fps
RTX 3080844 fps675 fps540 fps439 fps
RTX 4060 Ti797 fps638 fps510 fps415 fps
RTX 3070727 fps582 fps465 fps378 fps
RTX 4060657 fps525 fps420 fps341 fps
RTX 3060563 fps450 fps360 fps293 fps
GTX 1660 Super408 fps326 fps261 fps212 fps

1440p performance

Contra: Operation Galuga estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps946 fps768 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps878 fps713 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps985 fps788 fps640 fps
RTX 5080999 fps929 fps743 fps604 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps872 fps698 fps567 fps
RTX 4070 Ti862 fps689 fps552 fps448 fps
RTX 4070739 fps591 fps473 fps384 fps
RX 7800 XT651 fps521 fps417 fps338 fps
RTX 3080633 fps507 fps405 fps329 fps
RTX 4060 Ti598 fps478 fps383 fps311 fps
RTX 3070545 fps436 fps349 fps284 fps
RTX 4060492 fps394 fps315 fps256 fps
RTX 3060422 fps338 fps270 fps220 fps
GTX 1660 Super306 fps245 fps196 fps159 fps

4K performance

Contra: Operation Galuga estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090788 fps630 fps504 fps410 fps
RTX 4090732 fps585 fps468 fps380 fps
RX 7900 XTX657 fps525 fps420 fps341 fps
RTX 5080619 fps495 fps396 fps322 fps
RTX 4080 Super582 fps465 fps372 fps302 fps
RTX 4070 Ti460 fps368 fps294 fps239 fps
RTX 4070394 fps315 fps252 fps205 fps
RX 7800 XT347 fps278 fps222 fps180 fps
RTX 3080338 fps270 fps216 fps176 fps
RTX 4060 Ti319 fps255 fps204 fps166 fps
RTX 3070291 fps233 fps186 fps151 fps
RTX 4060263 fps210 fps168 fps137 fps
RTX 3060225 fps180 fps144 fps117 fps
GTX 1660 Super163 fps131 fps104 fps85 fps

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NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 or better

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Processor
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Intel® Core™ i5-7500 (3.40 GHz) or better

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8 GB

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About

Contra: Operation Galuga, released in 2024, is a modern reimagining of the beloved run-‘n’-gun action game that first captured players' hearts in the ’80s. This installment revives the classic Contra formula while introducing stunning graphics and sound, new play mechanics, and explosive co-op combat. Players can dive into an enhanced Story Mode for two players or engage in fast-paced Arcade Mode for up to four, making it a notable entry in the action genre.

In terms of PC performance, Contra: Operation Galuga is designed to run well even on accessible hardware. With a minimum requirement of an entry-level GPU, scoring around 5968, players can expect satisfactory FPS even on lower settings. To truly harness the game's modern graphics, a mid-range GPU is recommended, allowing for smoother gameplay and improved visuals at higher graphics settings. This ensures robust performance and an enjoyable gaming experience.

With a rating of 70/100, Contra: Operation Galuga offers a fun blend of nostalgia and modernity that could appeal to both new and veteran players alike. If you appreciate action-packed, cooperative gameplay and are looking for an engaging title to benchmark your PC's performance, this game is worth a shot.

Performance profile

March 2024 release. As a current-generation title, Contra: Operation Galuga pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

Action titles like Contra: Operation Galuga reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.

Extremely light — Contra: Operation Galuga runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

When the Red Falcon terrorist group takes over the Galuga Islands off the coast of New Zealand, elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean springs into action, initiating an all-out war in which the fate of mankind hangs in the balance!

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