Choplifter! is an arcade developed by Dan Gorlin, released 31 December 1982 on Apple II, FM-7 and Sharp X1.
What Choplifter! is
Choplifter! is an arcade game developed by Dan Gorlin and released in 1982. It was published by Brøderbund Software. It is available on Apple II, FM-7 and Sharp X1.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Assume the role of a combat helicopter pilot and attempt to save hostages being held in barracks in territory ruled by the evil Bungeling Empire.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Choplifter! launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Xevious and Grand Prix.
Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Xevious, Grand Prix.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 2 videos →
Screenshots
All media
Dlc
Quick answers
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