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4.1 / 5

7 votes

Platform
SNES
Genres
Action
Developers
Beam Software
Release date
January 1, 1994

Summary

Choplifter III drops you into a fast‑paced rescue mission where the helicopter’s limited cabin forces you to think twice before scooping up every hostage you see. Each of the four chapters—jungle, desert, sea and city—packs four stages that feel distinct, and the game throws minibosses into the mix to keep the tension high. Compared to its handheld siblings, the SNES version swaps out the familiar level layouts for brand‑new, more action‑driven routes, making the whole experience feel quicker and more intense. Reviewers praised the title’s crisp, "beautiful" graphics and the addictive loop of daring drops and daring escapes, with one magazine even rating it a solid 7.8 out of 10 for fans of military‑style sims. It earned a modest spot on a 1995 top‑100 SNES list, proving that the helicopter‑rescue formula still had plenty of lift left.

Edited by Maya Carter

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