Play Choplifter II Online

Choplifter II on the Game Boy is one of those games that looks simple until you actually try it. You're flying a chopper through enemy territory, dodging bullets while trying to scoop up stranded civilians—and somehow, landing feels just as tense as the dogfights. The first time I played, I crashed into a mountain because I was too busy shooting at tanks instead of watching where I was going.

It's got that classic arcade feel where every mistake stings, but you immediately want to try again. The controls are surprisingly tight for a Game Boy port, and the missions get brutal fast—enemy fire comes from all directions, fuel runs low at the worst moments, and those hostages won't rescue themselves. If you remember the original, this one keeps the same frantic energy but with smoother movement and sharper sprites. Just don't blame me when you lose track of time trying to perfect a run.