Chopper Attack Explained

Chopper Attack
Developer:SETA Corporation[1]
Genre:Third-person shooter
Modes:Single-player
Platforms:Nintendo 64

Chopper Attack, known in Japan as, is a helicopter-based third-person shooter game for the Nintendo 64 released in 1997.

The game features numerous missions in various locations. Missions include bombing the enemy's bases, escorting Air Force One through dangerous jungle terrain, and rescuing prisoners of war. Every mission has a time limit.[2]

Development

Chopper Attack was among the games demonstrated at the November 1996 Shoshinkai show.[3] A two-player split screen mode was worked on,[4] but eliminated by the time the game was released.

Reception

The game received mixed reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. In Japan, however, Famitsu gave it a score of 30 out of 40. Nintendo Power gave the game 6.6/10, stating "Play control is a bit awkward, but if you work with it a bit, you'll get into the game."[5]

Notes and References

  1. NG Alphas: Wild Choppers . . . 28 . April 1997 . 78 . December 29, 2020.
  2. Wild Choppers (Preview) . . . 99 . December 1996 . 66 . December 29, 2020.
  3. EGM staff . Third Party Licensees Games . . . 90 . January 1997 . 128 . December 29, 2020.
  4. In Development . Next Generation . Imagine Media . 29 . May 1997 . 59.
  5. Chopper Attack Review . Nintendo Power . 110.