''Choplifter III'' is a

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video game released for the

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in 1994. It was the third ''

Choplifter ''Choplifter'' (stylized as ''Choplifter!'') is military themed scrolling shooter developed by Dan Gorlin for the Apple II and published by Broderbund in 1982. It was ported to the Atari 8-bit family the same year and also to the VIC-20, Com ...

'' title starting with the original

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game released in 1982]. A portable version of the game was released for the Game Gear, but this version was actually a video game remake, remake of '' Choplifter II''. This version of the game was subsequently re-released for the

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Gameplay

The gameplay revolves around piloting a rescue

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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

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es spread throughout the campaign.

Reception

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'' 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 ''

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''." ''

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'' gave it a 7.8 out of 10, commenting that "Fans of military simulators will definitely feel at home with this one." In 1995,

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ranked the game 92nd on their Top 100 SNES Games stating: "The graphics are laughably crude but after a while you’ll grow to love this shooter/rescue-‘em-up."

References

External links

''Choplifter III''
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