Choplifter Unprotected is the 1985 Sega arcade port of the classic Broderbund helicopter rescue game. This version runs a modified ROM to bypass the original Sega 8751 security microcontroller, making the authentic arcade experience smoothly playable in your browser. Flying a combat helicopter deep into hostile territory, your objective is to destroy enemy barracks, pick up the fleeing hostages, and return them safely to your base while fending off tanks, jet fighters, and anti-aircraft fire.
How to Play
Your goal is to rescue the required number of hostages in each level. Blast open the barracks to free the prisoners, then land carefully so they can board your helicopter. You can only carry a limited number of passengers at a time, meaning you must make multiple trips back to the helipad to drop them off safely.
- Arrow Keys: Move helicopter (Up, Down, Left, Right)
- Z: Fire weapon
- X: Change facing direction (Left, Right, or Forward)
- Shift: Insert Coin
- Enter: Start
Tips
- Hostages can be killed by your own stray gunfire or if you land directly on top of them, so approach the ground gently and hold your fire near crowds.
- Instead of facing sideways all the time, use the turn button to face the screen so you can shoot down background enemies like incoming jet fighters.
- Don’t linger too long on the ground; tanks will quickly spawn and target your stationary helicopter while you wait for passengers to board.
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