Choplifter II

{{Short description|1991 video game}}

{{Infobox video game

|title = Choplifter II

|image = Choplifter2gb.JPG

|caption = North American cover art

|developer = Beam Software

|publisher = Victor Musical Industries
JVC Musical Industries

|designer =

|composer = Marshall Parker

|released = 1991

|genre = Shoot 'em up

|modes = Single-player, multiplayer

|platforms = Game Boy

}}

{{nihongo|Choplifter II|チョップリフターII}} is a video game developed by Beam Software and released in 1991 exclusively for the Game Boy. It is a follow-up to the original Choplifter and the first entry in the series released for the Game Boy.

Gameplay

File:Choplifter II gameplay.jpg

Gameplay is largely the same as the original Choplifter and revolves around piloting a rescue helicopter into hostile territory and rescuing hostages. Enemies like birds, fighter jets, and ammunition fired from various weapons can harm the player's helicopter. Saving more hostages than the scenario requires will allow players to collect extra points, but losing a lot of hostages will lead to a loss of continues, regardless of how many lives the player has during that time.

Reception

Mean Machines gave the game a 90%, calling it a "perfect mini blastathon which packs thrills and spills in a totally addictive package that's impossible to resist" and "a simple, yet highly compelling game..." that "should keep you glued to your Gameboy for weeks".{{cite news|title=Choplifter II|work=Mean Machines|publisher=EMAP|date=September 1991|url=http://www.meanmachinesmag.co.uk/review/186/choplifter-2.php|pages=76}} Gary Whitta, writing for Advanced Computer Entertainment, gave the game a positive review, commenting on the portable sequel's faithfulness to its predecessor.{{cite news|title=Choplifter II|work=Advanced Computer Entertainment|last=Whitta|first=Gary|authorlink=Gary Whitta|date=September 1991|pages=77–78}}

French magazine Joypad gave the game an 82%, calling it a "pleasant" and "fun", despite being critical to its controls.{{Cite web|title=Le site des anciennes revues informatiques - www.abandonware-magazines.org|url=https://www.abandonware-magazines.org/affiche_mag.php?mag=84&num=1770&album=oui|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.abandonware-magazines.org}}

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