To master (better known as Super C on the NES), you need to look beyond the classic "30 lives" myth of the original game and understand how Konami evolved the formula. While the original Contra popularized the 30-life Konami Code (↑↑↓↓←→←→ B A Start), Super C famously "nerfed" this to just 10 lives in North America to maintain its "NES Hard" reputation. The "New" Code: Securing 10 Lives
At the main title screen, before selecting your mode or pressing Start, input the following sequence on your NES controller: Left Down Up A B Start For Two Players (2-Player Mode) super contra s power 30 lives nes
Technical and regional variations
Japanese (Super Contra) & European (Probotector II) Versions: Right, Left, Down, Up, A, B, Start The "S" Power-Up (Spread Gun) To master (better known as Super C on
(the sequel to the original Contra). Reviewers generally highlight it as a "forgiving" way to experience one of the system's most notoriously difficult run-and-gun titles due to its built-in cheats. Core Gameplay & Features The "30 Lives" Advantage : Unlike the official U.S. release of Reviewers generally highlight it as a "forgiving" way
Having 30 lives ensures survival, but choosing the right firepower helps you clear stages efficiently. Collecting weapon power-ups is vital to controlling the battlefield.
Simply having 30 lives and the Spread Gun does not guarantee victory. Super C is designed to eat lives. Here is how to stretch those 30 lives through all 8 stages.