Choppa

About

"Choppa" is an arcade and action game with physics-based chopper flight simulation, where you play as a reckless coast guard rescue pilot saving people from a dangerous oilrig catastrophe. Featuring touch controls, pixel art, and 80s-style rock music, progress through random stages, upgrade helicopters, and complete challenging missions while aiming for high scores on Game Center leaderboards. The game also includes a new Survival mode, where you dodge missiles and debris for as long as possible.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is simple, fun, and reminiscent of classic 8-bit and 16-bit games, providing a nostalgic experience.
It offers a variety of upgrades and randomly generated levels, enhancing replayability and keeping the gameplay fresh.
The music and humor add to the overall enjoyment, making it a great casual game to play in short bursts.

The game suffers from design flaws, such as random elements that can trap players and make levels impossible to complete.
As a mobile port, it lacks the depth and polish expected from PC games, leading to a shallow experience.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and the progression slow, which can diminish motivation to continue playing.

graphics
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The graphics are characterized by retro pixel art that, while not essential, do not detract from the overall experience. Although the visuals are reminiscent of 90s arcade games and have a charming aesthetic, they lack depth and variety, with limited options for improvement. Overall, the graphics are enjoyable but may feel inconsistent and simplistic for some players.
- “The music fits the art style and everything is reminiscent of 90's arcade games.”
- “+ beautiful graphics fitting this game genre.”
- “Fun little game with endearing aesthetics and rocking awesome music!”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the mobile app, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the mobile app, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic 80s and 90s arcade vibes, featuring catchy hard rock and metal tracks that enhance the overall experience. While the sound design may have some volume inconsistencies, the engaging and fun music is a significant highlight, making it a key reason for recommending the game. Overall, players find the music to be a delightful complement to the game's aesthetics and gameplay.
- “The music fits the art style and everything is reminiscent of 90's arcade games.”
- “The game itself is a lot of fun, and the music tracks are nicely styled.”
- “Fun little game with endearing aesthetics and rocking awesome music!”
- “The only letdown may be the somewhat misaligned volume settings between sound effects and music and even between different sound effects itself, but what the ... it's 'choplifter' !!!”
- “It is worth the £4 for the music alone.”
- “The music is totally 80s cheesy action movie hard rock/metal, the graphics are nicely pixelated, the replayability is endless through its rogue-like level randomization and the sheer amount of dark humorous fun you'll have while playing this just leads to a no-brainer recommendation for this game.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and procedural generation, offering a unique experience with each playthrough, though it can become repetitive and occasionally frustrating. While the mechanics may not be groundbreaking, the combination of engaging elements and charming aesthetics keeps players entertained for short sessions. Overall, it provides a casual gaming experience that can be enjoyable despite its flaws.
- “Although the gameplay is very simple, the levels are procedurally generated, so every play is different.”
- “This is an interesting game mechanic as the levels are randomly generated, but if you waste your choppa to clear out an easier fly patch that is blocked by, say, explosive barrels, you may replay the level and get more easy access to the rescuee.”
- “Gameplay is simple, but catchy enough to leave you wanting just that one more go.”
- “It does have beautiful music and wonderful colors, but the find and rescue via helicopter type of games isn't the pinnacle of video game gameplay.”
- “(Pixel art is a plus. Gameplay is not the best. Could see myself wasting a couple of hours playing this, even though it's repetitive as hell.)”
- “The thing is, I did get annoyed with the above mentioned (which is a bit like RNG in any game with that mechanic... at least it felt like it now. Had I played more, I guess I could see the pattern), but that little annoyance didn't remove the fun. However, my own stupidity in getting a grip on how the chopper handles is a whole lot more annoying.”
story
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The story is centered around themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life, offering an inspiring message about overcoming challenges. However, the narrative lacks depth and engagement, with repetitive missions that fail to create a compelling plot. While the concept is promising, it ultimately falls short in delivering a captivating storyline.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Nice concept, inspiring mission, good 80's hard rock sounds!”
- “No story or such to envelop or get you caught up in.”
- “The missions are the same as the ones on the sea level.”
- “A problem is that you get to see a quest about destroying (don't remember exact name but rocket launching platform type of a thing) and I don't know if that's one of those attacking bird thingies - who may fly upwards off the screen and come down and kill you.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game features numerous grindy achievements, making it well-suited for those who enjoy farming and repetitive tasks to unlock rewards.
- “There are tons of grindy achievements that make progress feel tedious.”
- “The game is recommended for farming, but the grinding can become monotonous.”
monetization
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Choppa is criticized for its monetization strategy, being perceived as a cash grab from mobile developers rather than a genuine PC game experience. The simplistic gameplay and retro design further contribute to the sentiment that it prioritizes profit over quality.
- “Choppa is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers.”
- “The game feels like a simple 2D retro pixel arcade game, but the monetization tactics are aggressive and detract from the overall experience.”
- “It's disappointing to see a game that could have potential being ruined by its focus on monetization rather than gameplay.”
humor
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Players appreciate the game's humor, particularly highlighting the witty and engaging dialogues that enhance the overall experience.
- “I really liked the sense of humor in the dialogues of the game :)”
replayability
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The game's replayability is highly praised due to its rogue-like level randomization and the abundance of dark humor, making each playthrough feel fresh and entertaining. Players find it endlessly enjoyable, reminiscent of classic 80s action aesthetics.
- “The replayability is endless through its rogue-like level randomization and the sheer amount of dark, humorous fun you'll have while playing this game.”
- “The graphics are nicely pixelated, and the music is totally 80s cheesy action movie hard rock/metal, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “This game offers a no-brainer recommendation due to its endless replayability and the unique experiences it provides with every run.”
stability
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The stability of the game has been criticized, particularly with reports of bugs in the desert level, indicating that players may experience technical issues in certain areas.
- “The desert level is buggy.”