For the retro classic, "paper" usually refers to the original instruction manual or early strategy guides:
A multi-part 100% Walkthrough series is available for those stuck on specific areas like the Albatross. 3. Bionic Commando (1988 NES/Arcade) bionic-commando-installment-tutorials
Sites like StrategyWiki host the most accurate "paper-style" text guides for these older versions. Bionic Commando Tutorial For the retro classic, "paper" usually refers to
You can find a 50-page community-created Rearmed Walkthrough & Guide on Scribd that details secret areas and puzzle solutions. For the retro classic