Project Details
Anyone who knows me knows how massive this project was for me.
As a die-hard retro gamer and collector, I’ve been a devoted Contra fan since its earliest days, playing every game at launch. So, you can imagine my excitement when WayForward asked if I’d be interested in working on the project. Let’s just say I leapt at the opportunity.
At its heart, Contra is retro through and through, a true heritage series. The new site had to capture that essence with a distinctly retro vibe. I spent a solid chunk of time crafting UI elements to match the game’s visuals. It was a refreshing change from the usual clean, minimalist designs we see today. Bevels, secondary lighting, glows, drop shadows, the works. Putting it all together was an absolute dream.
My 15-year-old self would be blown away to know I’d be working on something like this. Truly incredible.
The design came together very smoothly and the teams at WayForward and Konami were thrilled with the final result.
Fantastic project!
