Contra: Shattered Soldier

Both lean on execution about the same (9 vs 9). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Both lean on execution about the same (9 vs 9). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Both lean on execution about the same (9 vs 9). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - One-hit-death rooms demand flawless fast inputs

Both lean on execution about the same (9 vs 9). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Demon AI is scripted, not adaptive.

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - parry timing and blade-mode cuts demand sharp reactions

Both lean on execution about the same (9 vs 9). Biggest difference: optimization (6 vs 7) - Style choice, weapon loadouts, and boss patterns reward labbing

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - Pixel-precise jumps and shots against brutal fixed stages

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - Rail-shooter aim, barrel rolls, and boost timing are everything

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 8) - Dodging dense bullet patterns and precise shots carry every credit

Both lean on execution about the same (9 vs 9). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Bosses are scripted patterns, however adversarial they feel

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (9 vs 10) - Card-discarding movement tech is the entire game at maximum precision