Difference between revisions of "Operation C"
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− | '''''Operation C''''', known in Japan as '''''コントラ | + | '''''Operation C''''', known in Japan as '''''コントラ [Kontora]''''', and '''''Probotector''''' in Europe, is a scrolling platform run-and-gun developed by [[Konami]] and published by [[Ultra]] for the [[Game Boy]] and released on 1991-01-08. The game is the third title in the [[Contra (Universe)|Contra series]] and acts as a sequel to [[Super C]]. In this game, a new alien called "Black Viper" is trying to take over Earth where the Red Falcon failed. |
I never played this game when it was popular. Instead, I saw it on a list of the best Game Boy games and played it in an emulator. | I never played this game when it was popular. Instead, I saw it on a list of the best Game Boy games and played it in an emulator. | ||
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* The Japanese and European releases didn't give the game a new title. | * The Japanese and European releases didn't give the game a new title. | ||
− | ==Ugly== | + | ===Ugly=== |
* Nothing. | * Nothing. | ||
− | ==Box Art== | + | ==Media== |
+ | ===Box Art=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Operation C - GB - Japan.jpg|The original Japanese art appears to be taken from a still of Schwarzenegger from [[Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]. The alien backdrop is good, but the white foreground makes it look more like a flowery border! | Operation C - GB - Japan.jpg|The original Japanese art appears to be taken from a still of Schwarzenegger from [[Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]. The alien backdrop is good, but the white foreground makes it look more like a flowery border! | ||
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− | == | + | ===Documentation=== |
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Operation C - GB - Manual.pdf|Game manual. | Operation C - GB - Manual.pdf|Game manual. | ||
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Operation C - GB - Map - Area 1.png|Area 1. | Operation C - GB - Map - Area 1.png|Area 1. | ||
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Operation C - GB - Map - Area 5.png|Area 5. | Operation C - GB - Map - Area 5.png|Area 5. | ||
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+ | ===Videos=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEl3a1rxGxI youtube.com/watch?v=vEl3a1rxGxI] - Longplay. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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[[Category: Action]] | [[Category: Action]] | ||
[[Category: Platformer]] | [[Category: Platformer]] | ||
[[Category: Run and Gun]] | [[Category: Run and Gun]] | ||
[[Category: Games I've Beaten]] | [[Category: Games I've Beaten]] |
Revision as of 22:05, 30 July 2018
Operation C, known in Japan as コントラ [Kontora], and Probotector in Europe, is a scrolling platform run-and-gun developed by Konami and published by Ultra for the Game Boy and released on 1991-01-08. The game is the third title in the Contra series and acts as a sequel to Super C. In this game, a new alien called "Black Viper" is trying to take over Earth where the Red Falcon failed.
I never played this game when it was popular. Instead, I saw it on a list of the best Game Boy games and played it in an emulator.
Contents
Status
I do not own the game, but I beat it on 2017-08-03.
Review
- Overall: 5/10
- Best Version: Game Boy
Good
- The game has decent graphics and sound.
- There is a good amount of variety among the enemies, bosses, and level design.
- In the brief time you have, the game presents a tough challenge, even for someone skilled in Contra games.
- I really like the new homing gun, and was pleased that they dropped the laser gun.
Bad
- With only 5 levels, the game is pretty short.
- Some of the music is reused from the NES games without even attempting to remix it.
- The final boss (after defeating the guardian) is extremely dull.
- The Japanese and European releases didn't give the game a new title.
Ugly
- Nothing.
Media
Box Art
The original Japanese art appears to be taken from a still of Schwarzenegger from Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The alien backdrop is good, but the white foreground makes it look more like a flowery border!
The European box shamelessly uses the same art and title as the NES release of Contra, even though the game is entirely different.
Documentation
- Operation C - GB - Manual.pdf
Game manual.
Maps
Videos
- youtube.com/watch?v=vEl3a1rxGxI - Longplay.
Links
- mobygames.com/game/gameboy/operation-c - MobyGames.
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_C_(video_game) - Wikipedia.