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| Choplifter III | |
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| Developers | Teeny Weeny Games Beam Software Broderbund |
| Publishers | Ocean Extreme Entertainment Group Victor Interactive Software |
| Platforms | Game Boy,[1], Game Gear,[2] Super NES[3] |
| Release | Super NES Game Boy
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| Genres | Shoot 'em up, strategy[3] |
| Mode | Single-player |
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.
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 re-released for the Game Boy.[4]
Gameplay
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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
[edit]| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | SNES: 8/10, 8/10, 7/10, 8/10, 8/10[5] GG: 7/10, 7/10, 6/10 7/10, 7/10[6] |
| GamePro | SNES: [a] |
| Nintendo Power | SNES: [b] |
| Official Nintendo Magazine | GB: 68%[9] |
| Super Gamer | SNES: 85/100[10] |
| Nintendo Acción | SNES: [c] |
GamePro gave the game a mostly positive review, commending its "beautiful" graphics and "addictive" gameplay.[12] Electronic Gaming Monthly gave it a 7.8 out of 10, commenting that it is suitable for fans of military simulation games.[13] In 1995, Total! ranked the game 92nd on their "Top 100 SNES Games" list.[14]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Choplifter III - Game Boy at GameFAQs
- ↑ Choplifter III - Game Gear at GameFAQs
- 1 2 3 4 5 Choplifter III - SNES at GameFAQs
- ↑ Rescue Me: The History of Choplifter at IGN
- ↑ "Choplifter III". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Vol. 7, no. 2. February 1994. p. 36. Retrieved September 2, 2025 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ Semrad, Ed; Carpenter, Danyon; Manuel, Al; Sushi X; Weigand, Mike (May 1994). "Review Crew". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Vol. 7, no. 5. Lombard, Illinois: Sendai Publications. p. 40. ISSN 1058-918X. OCLC 23857173. Retrieved December 23, 2025 – via Video Game History Foundation.
- ↑ Lawrence of Arcadia (May 1994). "Choplifter III: Rescue Survive". GamePro. No. 58. p. 74. Retrieved September 2, 2025 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ "Now Playing". Nintendo Power. No. 57. February 1994. pp. 102–107. Retrieved September 2, 2025 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ "Choplifter III". Nintendo Magazine. No. 57. p. 65. Retrieved September 2, 2025 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ Damian; Ryan; Andy (May 1994). "Choplifter III". Super Gamer. No. 2. pp. 34–37. Retrieved September 2, 2025 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ "Choplifter III". Nintendo Acción (in Spanish). No. 16. March 1994. pp. 50–51. Retrieved September 2, 2025 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ Lawrence of Arcadia (May 1994). "ProReview: Choplifter III". GamePro. No. 68. IDG. p. 74.
- ↑ "Review Crew: Choplifter III". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 55. Sendai Publishing. February 1994. p. 36.
- ↑ "Top 100 SNES Games". Total! (43): 48. July 1995. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Choplifter III at superfamicom.org
- チョップリフターIII / Choplifter III at super-famicom.jp (in Japanese)
- Choplifter III at MobyGames
- 1993 video games
- Beam Software games
- Extreme Entertainment Group games
- Game Boy games
- Game Gear games
- Helicopter video games
- Horizontally scrolling shooters
- Strategy video games
- Ocean Software games
- Perfect Entertainment games
- Single-player video games
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System games
- Sequel video games
- Video games developed in Australia