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Choplifter!: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Choplifter! (1982): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Choplifter! (1982) is a shooter, arcade video game developed by Dan Gorlin, available on x1, Apple][. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 68/100 on IGDB.

What is Choplifter! about?

Choplifter is military themed scrolling shooter where you play as a pilot. Take off from your home base and fly across a horizontally-scrolling playfield of rugged terrain to reach the enemy Bungelings' barracks. There, you must land and rescue a group of helpless hostages and return then to your base. To hinder your mission, the enemy will attack with an array of armaments including tanks, jets, and dangerous air mines. To complete a perfect game, you must rescue all of the 64 hostages.

Key details

Choplifter! was released in 1982 and supports single player. Platforms: x1, Apple][. Developer: Dan Gorlin.

Should you play Choplifter!?

Reviews are mixed, but Choplifter! retains a dedicated player base among shooter, arcade fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Choplifter!?

Choplifter! is a shooter, arcade game by Dan Gorlin, released in 1982.

What platforms is Choplifter! on?

Choplifter! is available on x1, Apple][.

Is Choplifter! good?

Choplifter! has an aggregate score of 68/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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