Chopper Attack

Chopper Attack, known as Wild Choppers (ワイルドチョッパーズ, Wairudo Choppāzu) in japan, is a third-person helicopter-based shooting game developed by SETA Corporation for the Nintendo 64. It was released in 1997 in Japan and 1998 in other regions.

Chopper Attack
North American Nintendo 64 cover art
Developer(s)	SETA Corporation[1]
Publisher(s)	JP: SETA Corporation NA: Midway EU: GT Interactive
Platform(s)	Nintendo 64
Release	JP: November 28, 1997 NA: June 16, 1998[2] EU: September 1, 1998
Genre(s)	Third-person shooter
Mode(s)	Single-player

Gameplay

In Chopper Attack, players control a helicopter and complete a series of missions in various environments. The objectives include bombing enemy bases, escorting Air Force One through dangerous areas, and rescuing prisoners of war. Each mission is time-sensitive, adding a level of urgency to the gameplay.^[3]

Players earn points based on their performance, such as the number of enemies destroyed, damage avoided, and how many allied units survive. The game allows players to choose between different helicopters and weapons, making each mission replayable with different strategies.

Development

Chopper Attack was showcased at the November 1996 Shoshinkai expo^[4] in Japan, where it drew attention for its intense helicopter combat and variety of missions. Originally, the game was planned to feature a two-player split-screen mode. However, this feature was removed before the final release.^[5]

Reception

Reception

Aggregate score

Aggregator	Score
GameRankings	54%[6]

Review scores

Publication	Score
AllGame	[7]
Edge	6/10[8]
Electronic Gaming Monthly	4.875/10[9][a]
GameFan	79%[10][b]
GamePro	[11][c]
Hyper	76%[12]
IGN	5.6/10[13]
N64 Magazine	(EU) 81%[14]

The game received mixed reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.^[6] In Japan, however, Famitsu gave it a score of 30 out of 40.^[15] Nintendo Power gave the game 6.6/10, stating "Play control is a bit awkward, but if you work with it a bit, you'll get into the game."^[16]

Notes

1. In Electronic Gaming Monthly's review of the game, one critic gave it 2.5/10, another gave it 6/10, and the rest gave it each a score of 5.5/10.
2. Three critics of GameFan gave the import each a score of 80, 83, and 75.
3. GamePro gave the game 2.5/5 for graphics, 2/5 for sound, and two 3/5 scores for control and overall fun factor.