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Super Billy Boy: shoot your way across an alien planet to bring Adduk home
Super Billy Boy is a 2D side-scrolling pixel platformer by Magnific Studios in which Billy runs, jumps, flies and shoots his way through an unknown planet to rescue his friend Adduk, who was abducted by an Alien Robot during their expedition. Levels are packed with traps and alien enemies, and power-ups are scattered through them. Unlike Super Onion Boy 2, the other retro platformer on What Games Play, Billy has a shoot button from the start, and the same key that makes him jump also lets him fly. The in-game Controls screen lists both keyboard keys and gamepad buttons, so you can play with a controller as well.
Quick facts
- Developer: Magnific Studios
- Genre: 2D side-scrolling platformer with shooting
- Story: rescue Adduk from an Alien Robot
- Input: keyboard or gamepad
- Engine: Construct 3; on CrazyGames since October 2021
- Screen: landscape 4:3, 800 × 600
How to play Super Billy Boy
Billy moves left to right through each stage, dealing with alien foes and traps until he reaches the end. You have three actions: run, jump or fly, and shoot.
- 1
Check the Controls screen
The title menu has Start, Controls, Audio and Credits. Controls shows every key and gamepad button in one picture.
- 2
Run through the stage
Use the left and right arrow keys, A and D, or a gamepad's D-pad to move Billy.
- 3
Jump, then fly
Press the Up arrow or W to jump and to fly. On a gamepad this is the A button.
- 4
Shoot the aliens
Press J or X to fire. On a gamepad the shoot button is X. Clear the robots in your way and keep heading for Adduk.
Controls
Keyboard & gamepad
- Left / right arrows or A / D make Billy run
- Up arrow or W jumps, and the same key handles flying
- J or X fires Billy's shot
- Gamepad: D-pad to run, A button to jump or fly, X button to shoot
Phone & tablet
- CrazyGames lists Super Billy Boy as playable in iOS and Android browsers
- The frame is landscape, so rotate your phone before pressing Start
What sets Super Billy Boy apart
A shoot button from level one
Billy can fire at enemies from the first stage instead of relying only on jumping on them or avoiding them.
Jump key doubles as flight
The in-game Controls screen labels the Up key "Jump / Fly" and illustrates it with a character lifting off on a burst of flame, so vertical movement is not limited to a single jump arc.
Gamepad buttons shown in game
Alongside the keyboard keys, the Controls screen shows a D-pad for running, an A button for jumping and an X button for shooting.
A rescue on an alien world
The setting is an unknown planet, and the enemies are alien robots. The goal is to reach Adduk, who was abducted during Billy's expedition.
Tips for Super Billy Boy
- Shoot before you land. Clear an enemy from a platform with J before you jump onto it, instead of landing next to it.
- Use flight to scout. Take to the air with the jump/fly key to get a look at a section and spot the traps before committing.
- Look in every corner. GamePix's hint is that hidden power-ups are tucked away in the levels; side areas are worth exploring.
- Pick one set of keys. Arrows plus J or WASD-style A/D/W plus X both work; switching mid-level is how missed shots happen.
- Try a controller. If keyboard timing feels awkward, the game shows gamepad buttons for all three actions.
Who is Super Billy Boy for?
Run-and-gun platformer players
Anyone who prefers shooting enemies to only dodging them.
Controller owners
Players who want to use a gamepad in the browser; the game lists pad buttons for each action.
Retro pixel-art fans
Chunky pixel sprites, a palm-tree beach title screen and side-scrolling stages.
Progress and power-ups
Progress in Super Billy Boy is measured by how far through the stages you get on the way to rescuing Adduk. GamePix mentions power-ups that boost Billy's abilities and advises exploring to find hidden ones. None of the sources we checked gives a level count, a points formula or a timer, so we do not quote any.
Frequently asked questions
What is Super Billy Boy?+
Super Billy Boy is a 2D side-scrolling pixel platformer by Magnific Studios. Billy runs, jumps, flies and shoots through an alien planet to rescue his friend Adduk from an Alien Robot.
How do you shoot in Super Billy Boy?+
Press J or X on the keyboard, or the X button on a gamepad. The in-game Controls screen shows both options.
Can Billy fly in Super Billy Boy?+
Yes. The Up arrow or W key is labelled "Jump / Fly" in the game's Controls screen, so the same key that jumps also lifts Billy into the air.
Can you play Super Billy Boy with a controller?+
Yes. The Controls screen maps running to the D-pad, jumping and flying to the A button, and shooting to the X button.
Who is Adduk in Super Billy Boy?+
Adduk is Billy's friend. He was abducted by an Alien Robot while the two were exploring an unknown planet, and rescuing him is the goal of the game.
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Adduk is waiting on the alien planet
Press Start, check the Controls screen once, and fire your first shot.
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