Downloadable characters Harley Daniels, Sayuri and Leviathan are also available to download today for $2.49.Play Although Uprising is a Contra game through and through, it has an anime style that's new to the series.

Hard Corps: Uprising is now available for $14.99 on the PlayStation Network. With the addition of breathtaking animations throughout the game, gamers will be immersed in the fast-paced thrills and exciting action that has always defined the 2D run-and-gun genre.

In addition, Rising Mode features a multitude of power-ups and skills, and additional content, such as characters, wallpapers and avatar outfits, will be available for download. Hard Corps: Uprising features challenging new levels, numerous power-up patterns and epic bosses. Players all over the world can also link up via Online Co-Op Mode to view rankings, achievements and leader boards. Playing solo or co-op, players will have to prove their expertise by finding numerous achievements and avoiding sudden death. Superior players will feel right at home in Arcade Mode, modeled after the classic run-and-gun aesthetic. This new system allows them to team up with advanced players cooperatively on or offline without the threat of sudden death. Rising Mode affords new players the opportunity to earn points by overcoming enemies while under the protection of the life gauge system. Multiple game modes allow seasoned pros to show off their skills and enable genre neophytes to reach victory. Hard Corps: Uprising follows the soldier, Bahamut, as he begins to rise in strength and write his legend. Developed by ARC System Works, Hard Corps: Uprising brings an exciting new look to a traditionally retro genre, all the while keeping with the frenetic gameplay that defines the shooter category. Leviathan rounds out the group with only one weapon slot, but his Moonsault, Sliding Attack, and Grenade Throws more than make up for it.

Harley Daniels is extra tough, starting with four health bars instead of three, while Sayuri provides players with quicker movement and a deadly Samurai blade attack. Along with the game, three new downloadable characters will be available for purchase at launch, as players have the opportunity to play as Harley Daniels, Sayuri and Leviathan. Konami announced Hard Corps: Uprising is now available for download on PlayStation Network.

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