Atari 7800

Choplifter!

Choplifter is a side-scrolling action/arcade game that puts you in command of an attack chopper. Your mission- Go behind enemy lines and rescue up to 16 hostages per level. Be careful, though, because tanks and enemy aircraft will try to stop you -- and they won't stop shooting while you are rescuing those hostages! Originally released for Apple II home computers, Choplifter was later ported to the arcades and a number of video game consoles. Many imitators and homages would follow.

Genre: Shoot-'Em-Up
Year: 1988
Developer: Brøderbund Software, Inc.
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Players: 1

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Achievements

11 achievements · 123 total points

I Feel the Need, the Need for Speed Save 48 Hostages
10 pts
Eagle 20 - Fox 2 Save 16 Hostages During the First Sortie
10 pts
I Picked a Hell of a Day to Quit Drinking Save 32 Hostages During the First Sortie
10 pts
I Ain't Heard No Fat Lady Save 48 Hostages During the First Sortie
10 pts
Today We Celebrate Our Independence Day Save All 64 Hostages During the First Sortie
25 pts
Pacifist Pilot Save 16 Hostages Without Pressing the Shoot Button (Starts as Soon as Title Screen Goes Away)
10 pts
If Only We Had Guns Save 32 Hostages Without Pressing the Shoot Button (Starts as Soon as Title Screen Goes Away)
10 pts
A Full Load Hold 16 Hostages in Your Chopper at One Time
3 pts
You Can Be My Wingman Anytime Save 16 Hostages
5 pts
Great Balls of Fire Save 32 Hostages
5 pts
That's Right, I Am Dangerous Save All 64 Hostages
25 pts

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Choplifter! frequently asked questions

How do I play Choplifter! on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Choplifter! in the Atari 7800 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Choplifter! have achievements?

Yes, Choplifter! has 11 achievements worth 123 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Choplifter! 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 Choplifter! on Etera

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