Greatest Original NES Games of All Time
Contra or Metroid
Pick Your Favorite
VS
Your GOAT List
Why This Battle Matters
Can a relentless run-and-gun confrontation overshadow a deep-space exploration saga? This isn't just a battle between Contra's bullet-blazing chaos and Metroid's atmospheric, alien-infested labyrinths; it's a showdown of immediacy against immersion. Contra offers the quintessential adrenaline-pumping experience, while Metroid, with its richer narrative and expansive world, invites a deeper cultural resonance. What hangs in the balance? Not just bragging rights, but a stake at defining which gaming philosophy captures the essence of the NES era's innovation. What will fans value more: the thrill of the immediate or the allure of the intricate?
🔥 Fan Takes
How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Contra over Metroid when it comes to the greatest Original NES Games of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Contra 58.8% of the time over Metroid.
Across all battles:
Contra win rate: 35.5%
Metroid win rate: 39.6%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender in the Greatest Original NES Games of All Time league on GoatWars?
The top contender right now is Super Mario Bros. You can see how all the classics stack up on the GOAT List.
Why is this matchup between Contra and Metroid such a big debate among NES game fans?
It's the ultimate showdown between intense run-and-gun action and exploratory sci-fi adventure. Fans are torn because both games broke new ground in their own ways, and each has a unique legacy in the gaming world.
Who's leading in the fan voting between Contra and Metroid on GoatWars?
Right now, Contra is pulling ahead in the votes! Fans seem to really connect with its intense gameplay and iconic co-op mode, giving it that edge over Metroid.