Bill Rizer
A Contra soldier and one of the two playable commandos.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow Pad | Move the commando. Press diagonally to aim diagonally while moving or shooting. |
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A | Jump. |
B | Fire the equipped weapon. The character can fire in multiple directions. |
Select | Choose two-player mode on the title screen. Use before pressing Start. |
Start | Start the game or pause during play. |
Control notes
The NES controller's directional pad is used for movement and aiming.
Weapon capsules replace the currently equipped weapon when collected.
How it plays
How does Super C play?
The game uses side-scrolling stages alongside overhead combat areas. The objective is to advance through enemy territory, destroy targets, defeat bosses, and prevent the alien invasion from spreading.
Players move, jump, fire in eight directions, and collect weapon capsules that change their shots. Super C supports one-player and simultaneous two-player play. Completing stages and defeating bosses advances the campaign, but lives and continues are limited.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Super C?
Learn enemy spawn points instead of rushing blindly, especially around stairs, bridges, and narrow platforms. Keep moving while firing diagonally to cover more approach angles.
Save spread or other strong weapons for crowded sections, but avoid unnecessary weapon changes. In two-player mode, coordinate movement so one player does not scroll the screen into danger for the other.
For overhead stages, clear enemies methodically and identify the route to the objective before entering open spaces.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Lance Bean
Bill's partner and the second playable commando.
Red Falcon
The hostile alien organization and central threat of the campaign.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, StartOn the title screen, enter the Konami Code to begin with 10 lives. Press Start for one player or Select, then Start, for two players.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
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The Spread weapon is especially useful against groups, but losing it can make later sections harder.
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In overhead stages, watch the radar and avoid standing still while lining up shots.
- 3
Two-player cooperation is powerful, but both players share the screen and can interfere with positioning.
Editorial context
What do players highlight?
A fast, difficult NES run-and-gun with excellent weapon handling and memorable cooperative play.
Its short campaign is replayable because enemy patterns and stage layouts reward practice.
Community discussion
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