I am no 90's kid, never played an NES but the Angry Video Game Nerd has taught me, when it's nintendo hard you need to put away those xbox and playstation controllers because these games are no walk in the park. I always knew the nintendo hard meant you will play for hours, like dark souls and lose. But when you win, it's the most satisfying thing ever. You don't blaze in like call of duty and tank shots, you inch along with your ammo and guns like contra watching yourself in every direction. It isn't one hit death but it is no CoD. Your health doesn't regen. You want more health, don't hide there you gotta run for that health power up and run while you can

Great game