: Fires a tracking orb of energy that sticks to enemies. Grenade Launcher : Arcing projectiles for indirect fire.

You carry three permanent weapons simultaneously, allowing you to switch based on the situation: : Fast-firing for clearing crowds.

: Creates a large, damaging energy field around you. Fire Whip : A powerful short-range flamethrower.

Contra: Shattered Soldier is a hardcore run-and-gun shooter for the PlayStation 2 that returns the series to its classic side-scrolling roots. Unlike earlier titles, you start with a fixed arsenal of three weapons that each have a powerful "Charged" secondary fire mode. Core Weapon Systems