Chopper I

PlayStation console exclusive

Chopper I is a 1988 arcade hall video game, developed by SNK.

Released: 1988
Platforms: Arcade PlayStation 4
Genres: Arcade Shoot 'em up Shooter
Developers: SNK
Publishers: SNK
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Action
Country: Japan

About

Chopper I, released in Japan as The Legend of Air Cavalry, is a 1988 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed and published by SNK for arcades. It was released in Japan in June 1988 and in North America in July 1988. The game was later included as part of the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection. Hamster Corporation released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, as well as their Arcade Archives 2 series for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in August 2025.

Keywords

shoot 'em up
vertical scrolling

Media

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Gameplay

Up to two players can control helicopters who navigate levels and defeat enemies. The player can shoot both soldiers on land and airborne vehicles with their ammunition; power-ups can be acquired to improve its firepower. Bosses occasionally dispel nets that render the helicopter temporarily immobile and unable to shoot.