Chopper Attack
1997 video game
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Chopper Attack, known as Wild Choppers (ワイルドチョッパーズ, Wairudo Choppāzu) in japan, is a third-person helicopter-based shooting game developed by SETA Corporation for the Nintendo 64. It was released in 1997 in Japan and 1998 in other regions.
- JP: SETA Corporation
- NA: Midway
- EU: GT Interactive
| Chopper Attack | |
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North American Nintendo 64 cover art | |
| Developer | SETA Corporation[1] |
| Publishers |
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| Platform | Nintendo 64 |
| Release | |
| Genre | Third-person shooter |
| Mode | Single-player |
Gameplay
In Chopper Attack, players control a helicopter and complete a series of missions in various environments. The objectives include bombing enemy bases, escorting Air Force One through dangerous areas, and rescuing prisoners of war. Each mission is time-sensitive, adding a level of urgency to the gameplay.[3]
Players earn points based on their performance, such as the number of enemies destroyed, damage avoided, and how many allied units survive. The game allows players to choose between different helicopters and weapons, making each mission replayable with different strategies.
Development
Chopper Attack was showcased at the November 1996 Shoshinkai expo[4] in Japan, where it drew attention for its intense helicopter combat and variety of missions. Originally, the game was planned to feature a two-player split-screen mode. However, this feature was removed before the final release.[5]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 54.27%[6] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| AllGame | 2.5/5[7] |
| Edge | 6/10[8] |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 2.5/10, 6/10, 5.5/10, 5.5/10[9] |
| Famitsu | 7/10, 7/10, 7/10, 9/10[10] |
| Game Informer | 5.25/10[11] |
| GameFan | 80/100, 83/100, 75/100[12] |
| GameRevolution | D[13] |
| GameSpot | 6.4/10[14] |
| Hyper | 76/100[15] |
| IGN | 5.6/10[16] |
| N64 Magazine | 79%,[17] 81%[18] |
| Nintendo Power | 6.6[19] |
| Official Nintendo Magazine | 79%[20] |
| 64 Magazine | 72%,[21] 79%[22] |
| N64 Pro | 58%[23] |
| Q64 | 4/10[24] |
| Total Control | 41%[25] |
Chopper Attack received mixed reception from critics, holding a rating of 54.27% based on ten reviews according to review aggregator GameRankings.[6]