''Chopper Attack'', known in Japan as , is a

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-based

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game for the Nintendo 64 released in 1997. The game features numerous missions in various locations. Missions include bombing the enemy's bases, escorting Air Force One through dangerous jungle terrain, and rescuing prisoners of war. Every mission has a time limit.

Development

''Chopper Attack'' was among the games demonstrated at the November 1996 Shoshinkai show. A two-player

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mode was worked on, but eliminated by the time the game was released.

Reception

The game received mixed reviews according to the

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website

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. In Japan, however, ''

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'' gave it a score of 30 out of 40. 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."

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* 1997 video games GT Interactive games Helicopter video games Midway video games Nintendo 64 games Nintendo 64-only games Shoot 'em ups SETA Corporation games Video games developed in Japan {{tps-videogame-stub