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NES Contra (1987) ported to WebAssembly, playable in browser
Key points
- NES Contra (1987) ported to WebAssembly.
- Original ASM code translated to C.
- Game is playable in a web browser.
- Supports single and two-player modes.
Contra on the Web
The classic 1987 NES game Contra is now available to play directly in a web browser. This port allows users to experience the game without emulators, running natively through WebAssembly.
Technical Translation
The project involved translating the game's original assembly language (ASM) code into C. Following this, the C code was compiled into WebAssembly, enabling its execution within a web environment.
Gameplay and Controls
Players can control the game using keyboard inputs: arrow keys for movement, 'A' or Space for jump, and 'S' for fire. The port also supports a two-player mode, with both players using the same key assignments on their respective computers if playing online, or Player 1 selecting '2 PLAYERS' on the title screen.
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Reporting from
The 1987 NES game Contra has been ported from its original assembly language to C, and then compiled to WebAssembly, making it playable directly in a web browser. This project demonstrates the feasibility of bringing classic console games to modern web platforms through code translation and WebAssembly.