Released in 1994 by Beam Software for the SNES, Choplifter III: Rescue Survive brings the classic helicopter action series to 16-bit hardware. As a pilot deep in enemy territory, your mission is to navigate hostile airspace, destroy incoming threats, and rescue stranded prisoners of war before ferrying them safely back to base.
How to play
Your helicopter can face left, right, or forward, which is crucial for dodging enemy fire and engaging different targets. You must land carefully near the prisoners to allow them to board, then transport them back to the helipad. The stage is complete when you rescue the required quota of hostages.
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| action button A | Z |
| action button B | X |
| action buttons X, Y | A, S |
| shoulder buttons L, R | Q, E |
| SELECT | Shift |
| START | Enter |
Tips
- Your helicopter has limited passenger capacity; monitor your onboard count and return to base frequently rather than risking a full load in combat.
- Managing your facing direction is vitalโturning forward reduces your hitbox and allows you to fire into the background at distant enemies.
- Be extremely careful when landing; crushing prisoners with your helicopter will deduct from your total and can easily cost you the mission.
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