# Super Probotector: Alien Rebels - The 1992 SNES Run-and-Gun Masterpiece *Super Probotector: Alien Rebels*, released in September 1992 by Konami for the SNES in PAL regions, is the European version of *Contra III: The Alien Wars* (*Contra Spirits* in Japan). Set in 2636, robots RD008 and RC011 battle the Red Falcon alien forces invading Earth’s Neo City. Due to European censorship, human characters Bill Rizer and Lance Bean were replaced with robots, with enemies redesigned as robotic for less violence. Featuring six stages—four side-scrolling, two top-down—it introduces dual weapon slots, lockable aim, and weapons like Homing Missiles and Flame Thrower. With stunning 16-bit Mode 7 visuals, a cinematic soundtrack by Tappy Iwase, and two-player co-op, it sold over 1 million copies and is lauded (*Nintendo Power*: 3rd best SNES game of 1992) for its intensity, though its high difficulty challenges players. Re-released in *Contra Anniversary Collection* (2019, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) and Virtual Console. ## Why Play Super Probotector: Alien Rebels? *Super Probotector* delivers relentless run-and-gun action across six stages (e.g., Neo City, Steep Cliffs), with side-scrolling (stages 1, 3, 5, 6), top-down (2, 4 using Mode 7 rotation), and vehicular sequences (motorcycles, missiles). Players wield two weapons (e.g., Spread Shot ‘C’, Crush Missiles ‘H’), switching or dual-firing, with power-ups like bombs. New mechanics include wall-climbing, rail-hanging, and L/R button rotation in top-down stages for strategic aiming. Three difficulty modes (Easy, Normal, Hard) adjust lives/continues, but one-hit deaths and no Konami Code in PAL versions heighten challenge (Japan’s *Contra Spirits* has 30 lives via code: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, L, R, Start). Gameplay lasts 1-2 hours (3-5 with retries), with co-op enhancing replayability. Its visuals, music, and boss fights (e.g., Beast Kimkoh) make it a retro gem, though top-down controls and difficulty may frustrate. X posts praise its robot aesthetic and co-op intensity. ## Key Features - Play as robots RD008 and RC011 across 6 stages with Mode 7 effects - Wield dual weapons: Spread Shot, Homing Missiles, Flame Thrower, Laser, Crush Missiles - Simultaneous two-player co-op; climb walls, hang on rails, lock aim - Top-down stages (2, 4) with L/R rotation; fight bosses like Metallican - Three difficulty modes; PAL version has limited continues (unlimited in Japan) - Experience authentic SNES gameplay on our retro ROM platform or *Contra Anniversary Collection* ## Key Differences: Super Probotector vs. Contra III - **Characters**: *Super Probotector* replaces Bill/Lance with robots RD008/RC011; enemies roboticized for censorship (e.g., soldiers become drones). - **Frame Rate**: PAL version runs slightly slower due to PAL SNES technical limits (50Hz vs. 60Hz). - **Cheats**: Japan’s *Contra Spirits* includes Konami Code (30 lives), Sound Check, and Level Select; PAL/NA versions lack these. - **Gameplay**: Identical mechanics, stages, and difficulty settings; only visual/audio tweaks for censorship. - **Ports**: Game Boy (*Probotector 2*, 1994) cuts Stage 4, removes dual weapons; GBA (*Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX*, 2002) replaces top-down stages with *Hard Corps* levels. ## Play Super Probotector: Alien Rebels Online Blast aliens today! Play *Super Probotector: Alien Rebels* instantly on our website, Classic Joy Games, with no downloads, using SNES emulators. Alternatively, enjoy it in *Contra Anniversary Collection* (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC), Virtual Console (Wii, Wii U, 3DS), Super NES Classic Edition, or sites like ArcadeSpot.com or EmulatorGames.net. Physical SNES copies cost $40-$100 on eBay/Amazon. Ideal for fans of retro ROMs and run-and-gun classics! Note: Use Snes9x or BSNES for emulation; SNES version recommended for full experience. For best play, prioritize Homing Missiles (‘H’) in top-down stages and Spread Shot (‘C’) for bosses. Join players worldwide on Classic Joy Games. Start your mission now and stop Red Falcon to forge RD008 and RC011’s robotic legacy!