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− | '''''Operation C''''' 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. | + | '''''Operation C''''' 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. |
Revision as of 16:40, 16 February 2019
Operation C 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.
Titles
Language | Native | Transliteration | Translation |
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English (Europe) | Probotector | ||
English (North America) | Operation C | ||
Japanese | コントラ | Kontora | Contra |