Underplayed Gems

Choplifter II: Rescue Survive (1991)

Choplifter II: Rescue Survive cover
Developer
Beam Software
Publisher
Victor Interactive Software
Platforms
Game Boy
Genres
Shooter, Strategy
Rating
3.5 of 5, 2 player ratings

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How it feels

Pilot a rescue helicopter into enemy territory to save hostages in this tense arcade-strategy hybrid.

tensestrategicrescue missionactionarcade-stylechallenging

About

The gameplay revolves around piloting a rescue helicopter into hostile territory and rescuing hostages. Enemies like birds, fighter jets, and even ammunition fired from various weapons can harm the player's helicopter. Saving more hostages than the scenario requires will allow players to collect extra points. However, losing a lot of hostage will lead to a loss of continues; regardles of how many lives the player has during that time. This is to simulate a mission failure and/or becoming a SNAFU.

Screenshots

Choplifter II: Rescue Survive screenshot 1

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