Released
1982
Also For
Apple II, Arcade, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, FM-7, MSX, NES, PC-6001, PC-88, Sharp X1, SEGA Master System, SG-1000, Thomson TO, VIC-20
Published by
Brøderbund Software, Inc.

Perspective
Side view
Vehicular
Helicopter
Genre
Action
Gameplay
Arcade, Shooter
Visual
2D scrolling

Description

Choplifter! is a side-scrolling action/arcade game that puts you in command of an attack chopper. Your mission: Go behind enemy lines and rescue up to 16 hostages per level. Be careful, though, because tanks and enemy aircraft will try to stop you - and they won't stop shooting while you are rescuing those hostages!

Originally released for Apple II home computers, Choplifter! was later ported to the arcades and a number of video game consoles. Many imitators and homages would follow.

From Mobygames.com. Original Entry