Choplifter III

Choplifter III is a shoot 'em up video game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994. It was the third Choplifter title starting with the original Apple II game released in 1982.

Choplifter III
Packaging for the Super NES version
Developer(s)Teeny Weeny Games, Beam Software, Brøderbund
Publisher(s)Ocean, Extreme Entertainment Group, Victor Interactive Software
Designer(s)Super NES
James Halprin[1]
Composer(s)Super NES
Marshall Parker[2]
Platform(s)Game Boy,[3] Game Gear,[4] Super NES[1]
ReleaseSuper NES
Game Boy:
Game Gear
Genre(s)Shoot 'em up, Strategy[1]
Mode(s)Single-player

A portable version of the game was released for the Game Gear, but this version was actually a remake of Choplifter II. This version of the game was subsequently rereleased for the Game Boy.[5]

Gameplay

The gameplay revolves around piloting a rescue helicopter into hostile territory and rescuing hostages. The player's task is made more complicated by the limited number of hostages the helicopter can carry as well as increasing difficulty throughout the four chapters of the game. Each chapter is split into four collective stages and set in a different environment, starting off with jungle, desert, sea, and finally city.

The game also has a number of minibosses spread throughout the campaign.

Reception

GamePro gave the game a mostly positive review. Commenting on the beautiful graphics and addictive gameplay, they summarized that "this fast, great-looking game shouldn't be overlooked by fans of Desert/Jungle Strike."[6] Electronic Gaming Monthly gave it a 7.8 out of 10, commenting that "Fans of military simulators will definitely feel at home with this one."[7]

References
  1. Choplifter III - SNES at GameFAQs
  2. Choplifter III composer information at SNESMusic.org
  3. Choplifter III - Game Boy at GameFAQs
  4. Choplifter III - Game Gear at GameFAQs
  5. Rescue Me: The History of Choplifter at IGN
  6. "ProReview: Choplifter III". GamePro (58). IDG. May 1994. p. 74.
  7. "Review Crew: Choplifter III". Electronic Gaming Monthly (55). EGM Media, LLC. February 1994. p. 36.
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