People also pay attention to the engine a game uses when playing it. Although there is no strict distinction between good and bad engines, more importantly, it's about how they are utilized and optimized. The core is still the gameplay, but some engines can make development more convenient. What engine does Contra: Future use? Below, I will explain in detail, discussing the game's production engine while also introducing the gameplay highlights of the game itself.

Contra: Future uses the Unreal Engine 4. The game itself is a dual-platform game. From the actual demonstrations and test experiences, the game's visual performance has indeed impressed many people, with an overall artistic style that is quite outstanding, comparable to the level of some 3A standalone games.

The Unreal Engine is also one of the more frequently used engines by Tencent's studios in recent years for game development. Its advantage lies in the fact that much content can be generated through real-time calculations, greatly saving on the space the game occupies. The cutscene effects are also excellent, and the adaptation to different platforms is well done.

Perhaps considering that the hardware performance of current mobile phones is not yet so high, the game was developed using Unreal Engine 4 instead of Unreal Engine 5, but Unreal Engine 4 is more than sufficient. Additionally, the Unreal Engine has advantages in creating open-world and sandbox-style games. Although Contra: Future is not a large world, it includes a "Temporal Hunt" sandbox gameplay mode.

In summary, the strengths of Contra: Future lie in its art and optimization. Its gameplay returns to the classics, following a remastered route. The game is currently in testing, and more gameplay content and new adjustments and optimizations will be announced later.

Regarding what engine Contra: Future was made with, I've discussed it here. The game was developed using Unreal Engine 4, which is a widely used game engine, especially for games of a certain scale and those planning to develop across multiple platforms. The gameplay content that this engine can achieve fully meets the needs of a wide range of gaming enthusiasts.