Atari 2600

Chopper Command

Chopper Command is a side scrolling shooter. As the pilot of a helicopter gunship, your mission is to protect the convoy of trucks which is travelling at the bottom of the screen. Each wave consists of numerous enemy choppers and jets which are trying to destroy you and the convoy. When all enemies in the current wave are destroyed, you can move on to the next, more difficult wave. To help out, a long range scanner is located at the bottom of the screen which can locate trucks in the convoy as well as enemy aircraft. Good luck, the ground troops are counting on you!

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1982
Developer: Activision, Inc.
Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

20 achievements · 275 total points

I'm Getting the Hang of This! Reach a score of 1,000 points
5 pts
This Is Better Than Disneyland! Reach a score of 3,000 points
10 pts
Today, You Are a Marine! Reach a score of 8,000 points
10 pts
We Don't Start Fights, We Finish 'Em! Reach a score of 15,000 points
10 pts
You Some Kinda War Junkie? Reach a score of 25,000 points
25 pts
War Sure Is Hell, Son Reach a score of 50,000 points
25 pts
I Love the Smell of Napalm in the Morning Reach a score of 100,000 points
25 pts
Let's See How You Fire That Weapon, Soldier! Destroy 12 enemy aircraft
5 pts
One Big Pile of Scrap! Destroy 36 enemy aircraft
10 pts
Stuka Sirens, Wilhelm Screams and Explosions! Destroy 84 enemy aircraft
10 pts
I Haven't Seen That Much Destruction since Vietnam! Destroy 132 enemy aircraft
25 pts
Racking Up the Victory Marks Destroy 20 enemy aircraft without losing a helicopter
10 pts
In The Mind of Michael Bay Destroy 40 enemy aircraft without losing a helicopter
10 pts
Get to the- Oh You Get the Point! Clear a wave without losing a helicopter
5 pts
Nobody Gets Left Behind Clear 3 waves without losing a helicopter
10 pts
I Am the Greatest! Clear 5 waves without losing a helicopter
25 pts
Splendid! Reinforcements Have Arrived! Earn an extra helicopter for your squadron
10 pts
Live It to the Limit Earn the maximum number of helicopters for your squadron
25 pts
Hold Your Fire! Hold Your Fire! Spend 1 minute in Wave 2 or higher without destroying any enemy aircraft
10 pts
I'm Not a Pacifist, Sir, I'm a Coward Spend 3 minutes in Wave 4 or higher without destroying any enemy aircraft
10 pts

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Chopper Command frequently asked questions

How do I play Chopper Command online with a friend?

Chopper Command (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Chopper Command on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Chopper Command in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Chopper Command netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Chopper Command have achievements?

Yes, Chopper Command has 20 achievements worth 275 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Chopper Command for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Chopper Command on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.