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RC Helicopter (2000)

RC Helicopter cover
Developer
Tomcat System
Publisher
Agetec, D3 Publisher
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Racing, Simulator

How it feels

A modest, focused helicopter sim where you carefully navigate tight spaces with gradually demanding precision tasks and slow-burn progression.

methodicalchallengingtechnicalprogression-basedsimulation-leaningcompactsteady difficultymission-based

About

RC Helicopter (originally released as "Simple 1500 Series Vol. 53: The Helicopter" in Japan) gives players control of a remote-controlled chopper and plenty of challenging tasks. Levels include a house, train station, and a haunted high school; successful completion of a mission gives players points useful for new batteries, parts, and different helicopters. Missions steadily increase in difficulty, and several hidden missions can be unlocked for play. RC Helicopter flight engine is based on flight dynamics for small craft, and the PlayStation's analog controller attempts to replicate the remote-controlling experience.

Screenshots

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