Choppa

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Choppa is a single player casual action adventure game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Parta Games Oy and was released on February 23, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Choppa" is a small, replayable arcade score-chaser game where you play as Rick Guiver, a reckless coast guard rescue helicopter pilot. Your mission is to save as many people as possible from a terrible oilrig catastrophe, despite your superiors' orders. With physics-based gameplay, the game features randomly generated levels, improved choppers, and upgrades to unlock as you constantly try to beat your previous high score.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

music4 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Choppa features simple yet addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged for hours, with smooth controls and a fair learning curve.
The game has charming retro graphics and an energetic soundtrack that enhance the overall experience, reminiscent of classic arcade games.
Players appreciate the game's ability to provide quick, fun sessions, making it a great time-killer with plenty of unlockable content.

The game suffers from design flaws, such as random elements that can lead to frustrating situations, making some levels feel unfair and difficult to complete.
As a mobile port, Choppa lacks the depth and polish expected from PC games, with some players feeling it is a shallow experience not suited for the platform.
There are reports of bugs and inconsistent level generation that can detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and nostalgic qualities, effectively enhancing the immersive experience and evoking a 90s arcade vibe. Reviewers highlight the catchy 80s hard rock and metal tracks, which complement the game's fun and chaotic gameplay, although some note minor issues with volume balancing. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, making the game highly recommendable for its musical appeal alone.
- “The energetic soundtrack perfectly complements the frantic action, making the experience even more immersive.”
- “The music fits the art style and everything is reminiscent of 90's arcade games.”
- “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.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “It is worth the £4 for the music alone.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay in Choppa is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, where players pilot a helicopter through procedurally generated rescue missions filled with obstacles. While the repetitive nature and occasional frustrations can detract from the experience, the engaging core gameplay and vibrant visuals keep players coming back for more. Overall, it offers a casual gaming experience that can lead to hours of enjoyment despite its imperfections.
- “The core mechanic is simple yet incredibly engaging: pilot a helicopter through rescue missions filled with obstacles.”
- “Choppa is one of those games where 'just one more round' quickly turns into hours of gameplay.”
- “Although the gameplay is very simple, the levels are procedurally generated, so every play is different.”
- “A game that you can enjoy in your spare time, sometimes the gameplay is annoying but it is winding.”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay is simple, but catchy enough to leave you wanting just that one more go.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The graphics are characterized by retro pixel art that, while not essential, do not detract from the overall experience. Some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of 90s arcade games, though others note a lack of graphical options and a lack of cohesion in the visuals. Overall, the graphics are seen as charming and fitting for the game's genre, contributing to its fun and immersive atmosphere.
- “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.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story aspect of the game is minimal, focusing primarily on engaging gameplay through helicopter rescue missions rather than a deep narrative. While there is an inspirational theme about perseverance, the lack of a cohesive story or character development leaves players wanting more. The missions are repetitive, and some elements, like enemy encounters, can be confusing.
- “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.”
- “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.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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. The simplistic gameplay and retro design further contribute to the sentiment that it lacks value, leading to disappointment among players.
- “Choppa is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not). 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 overshadowed by its focus on monetization rather than gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game features numerous grindy achievements, making it particularly suitable for those who enjoy farming gameplay elements.
- “There are tons of grindy achievements.”
- “This game is recommended for farming.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's humor, particularly highlighting the clever and engaging dialogues that enhance the overall experience.
- “I really liked the sense of humor in the dialogues of the game :)”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's endless replayability due to its rogue-like level randomization and the abundance of dark humor, making it a highly recommended experience for those seeking fun and variety.
- “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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”