For the retro classic, "paper" usually refers to the original instruction manual or early strategy guides:
Because the series spans over 30 years—from the 1988 NES classic to the 2009 3D reboot—the "paper" you need depends on which game you are trying to install or play. Here are the most comprehensive guides and tutorials for the major installments: 1. Bionic Commando (2009 Reboot) bionic-commando-installment-tutorials
You can find a 50-page community-created Rearmed Walkthrough & Guide on Scribd that details secret areas and puzzle solutions. For the retro classic, "paper" usually refers to
IGN's Bionic Commando Guide covers every act, starting with the essential Swinging Tutorial . IGN's Bionic Commando Guide covers every act, starting
Sites like StrategyWiki host the most accurate "paper-style" text guides for these older versions. Bionic Commando Tutorial
Modern tutorials like this NES Part 3 Walkthrough cover the original level layouts and boss patterns.