Looking at my past reviews of old games, if you learn anything about me, you'll learn that I'm VERY easily impressed when handheld games/ports are given much love and attention to the point they show a very strong ambition to be something different while still playing to the series strength. Operation C is a prime example. I never would have played this if it weren't in the Anniversary Collection and after having played it, I REALLY wish I had this game as a kid, I would have loved it.

This game doesn't feel like a downgrade at all, instead it feels like a sort of extension of Contra and Super C blended together mixed a bit with it's own stuff. I really did enjoy the music and the gameplay was very smooth and I enjoyed the challenge it brought but not once did I feel like I was playing something lesser. I can say I enjoyed this about as much as the NES Super C and that's without nostalgia.