The [[NES]] version of '''Super Contra''' was released in Japan and North America in [[1990]], and in the PAL region in [[1992]]. In North America, the NES port was retitled '''Super C'''. It is commonly believed that the title was changed to avoid any allusion to the "Iran-Contra" scandal (which contrary to common misconception, was intentional)<!--The ending theme of the original Contra is titled "Sandinista" on the official soundtrack.-->. The PAL version ('''Probotector II''') has the main characters and the humanoid enemies replaced with robotic counterparts, much like the original [[Probotector]].
'''Super C''' is a 1990 action shoot-'em-up for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] that serves as the sequel to [[Contra]]. Based on the 1988 arcade game '''Super Contra''', it is commonly believed that the NES version was given the abbreviated name of "Super C" to avoid any allusion to the 1985 Iran-Contra scandal (the Japanese version for the Family Computer retained the full title).<!--- Contrary to popular belief, the namesake was intentional, since the Iran-Contra scandal occurred two years before the original arcade game's release in 1987 and the ending theme was titled Sandinista -->
The gameplay and graphics of Super C are similar to the first NES game, but replaces the pseudo-3D stages with overhead stages much like its [[:Category:Arcade|arcade]] counterpart. There are three stages unique to the NES version: a high-tech base, a mountain and an alien nest, all vertical-scrolling stages. The order of the later stages and bosses are also slightly different, with a new final boss added to this version as well (the "Fearsome Beast Kimkoh"). The NES version uses the same power-ups as the first NES game, but changes the function of the "fire gun" power-up from a gun that fires small fireballs that travels corkscrew pattern to a large projectile that spreads fire after hitting its target. The player can charge this gun by holding down {{nes|B}} and then releasing it, shooting an even larger projectile that passes through most fodder enemies and causes an even bigger explosion when it hits a large target. The Rapid Bullets, Barrier and Special power-ups from the first NES game are also included in this game.
Super C is not an exact adaptation of the arcade game, being more of an expanded version of the first NES game instead. The upgradable weapon feature from the arcade version is gone, but the Rapid Fire and Barrier power-ups that were gone in the arcade version are back, along with the Special. Like its arcade counterpart, Super C replaces the 3D stages from the original game with overhead stages instead, but unlike the arcade version, the Mega Shell power-up that can be used at anytime to kill all on-screen enemies is gone. There are eight stages in the game, including three new ones not in the arcade version, as well as several new bosses.
The [[:Category:Konami|Konami]] Code from the original Contra was not included in this game. A different code was added which gives out thirty lives in the [[:Category:Famicom|Famicom]] version and ten lives in its NES counterparts. Like in the Famicom version of Contra, the Japanese Super Contra has a stage select code removed in its overseas counterparts. Other than that, the Famicom version has no additional cut-scenes or graphical features as it was programmed on the same Nintendo-manufactured MMC3 mapper used for its NES counterparts, compared to the Famicom version of Contra (which uses the Konami-made VRC2 chip). All three versions contain a sound test mode.
In Europe and Australia, Super C was released for the NES as '''Probotector II: Return of the Evil Forces''', replacing the original main characters with robotic counterparts.
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==Story==
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One year after the battle with the mysterious Red Falcon Organization, the earth seems to be free. However, the aliens are back and this time they're deadlier than ever. Bill and Lance are thrown into the midst of guerrilla warfare with not only an assortment of relentless aliens, but also their former comrades-in-arms.
It is 2634, and Earth is at peace after Red Falcon's invasion attempt. A large group of Federation Troops (U.S. Army men; a regional variation) have been infected by an alien force and are pushing to destroy everything in their path. The aliens from the original ''[[Contra]]'' are behind this terror and once again it's up to Bill and Lance (Mad Dog and Scorpion) to investigate and destroy the threat to the planet.
Super C is a 1990 action shoot-'em-up for the Nintendo Entertainment System that serves as the sequel to Contra. Based on the 1988 arcade game Super Contra, it is commonly believed that the NES version was given the abbreviated name of "Super C" to avoid any allusion to the 1985 Iran-Contra scandal (the Japanese version for the Family Computer retained the full title).
Super C is not an exact adaptation of the arcade game, being more of an expanded version of the first NES game instead. The upgradable weapon feature from the arcade version is gone, but the Rapid Fire and Barrier power-ups that were gone in the arcade version are back, along with the Special. Like its arcade counterpart, Super C replaces the 3D stages from the original game with overhead stages instead, but unlike the arcade version, the Mega Shell power-up that can be used at anytime to kill all on-screen enemies is gone. There are eight stages in the game, including three new ones not in the arcade version, as well as several new bosses.
In Europe and Australia, Super C was released for the NES as Probotector II: Return of the Evil Forces, replacing the original main characters with robotic counterparts.
One year after the battle with the mysterious Red Falcon Organization, the earth seems to be free. However, the aliens are back and this time they're deadlier than ever. Bill and Lance are thrown into the midst of guerrilla warfare with not only an assortment of relentless aliens, but also their former comrades-in-arms.
