1997 · SETA Corporation · Shoot 'em up · Shooter

Chopper Attack

Nintendo exclusive

ACES NEEDED! Join an elite group of international chopper pilots with one objective... hunt down and destroy a renegade terrorist group bent on world domination! Engage and destroy the enemy in 8 different intense missions.

Released: 28 November 1997
Platforms: Nintendo 64
Genres: Shoot 'em up Shooter
Developers: SETA Corporation
Publishers: Midway Games
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Third person
Themes: Action Science fiction Comedy
Country: Japan
Age ratings: ESRB T
Languages: English

About

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.

Keywords

modern warfare
flight
modern military
polygonal 3d
rumble pak
nintendo 64 exclusive

Media

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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.

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 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.