Choplifter HD (2012)

Developer: inXile Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 298 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced arcade rescue shooter where you must bank and hover to pick up survivors while shaking zombies off your chopper.

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What players say

Players are split on this HD remaster of the classic. Nostalgic fans appreciate the updated graphics and core gameplay, but many complain about frustrating difficulty spikes, terrible controls, and endlessly respawning enemies that make it feel unfair. The game is delisted and no longer available for purchase.

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