A Sniper's Nest[1] is a type of environmental asset used throughout the Contra series.
Description[]
A Sniper's Nest is a tall area where an enemy Ledder takes up position. In most cases, a Sniper's Nest is unreachable by the player and/or can be destroyed, taking the Sniper out with it.
Appearances[]
Contra[]
The top of the Defense Wall is a Sniper's Nest that, once the wall's core is destroyed, takes out the Sniper(s) perched above.
Super Contra/Super C[]
Within the first stage, Snipers are perched on posts elevated high above the ground, making physical contact with them impossible.
Contra III: The Alien Wars[]
Contra: Hard Corps[]
| “ | Attack these to eliminate all machine soldier TYPE-SG patrolling them. | „ |
| ~ Development description |
Neo Contra[]
A pair of Sniper's Nests are stationed in front of Frontline Base 985. Destroying the vehicle at the front gate also takes out the twin nests, eliminating the soldiers perched above.
Contra: Rogue Corps[]
In most cases, Snipers take up positions in out-of-reach positions, requiring the use of long range or homing weapons to eliminate them.
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References[]
- ↑ Name shown in a Contra: Hard Corps document in The History of Contra (Konami, 2019).