Choplifter

I pulled out my old Commodore 64 the other day and played a bunch of fine old games including Raid on Bungling Bay, Choplifter, and M.U.L.E. All were fun, even if their graphics do not stand up to the test of time.

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"In Choplifter HD we wanted to very dramatically put you in the middle of it all," said Fargo.

Forbes.com: News John Gaudiosi 2012

Fargo said that whether his team uses Unreal for a big AAA game like Hunted: The Demon's Forge or for a smaller DLC title like Choplifter HD, the technology allows them to focus on the gameplay experience.

Forbes.com: News John Gaudiosi 2012

And according to Brian Fargo, CEO of inXile Entertainment, Unreal Engine 3 is allowing game developers to deliver quality gaming experiences like Choplifter HD despite the memory limitations of the format.

Forbes.com: News John Gaudiosi 2012

"The very best thing about making Choplifter over any of the previous games I've done is that we're doing this game ourselves," said Fargo.

Forbes.com: News John Gaudiosi 2012

Choplifter HD has been a labor of love for Fargo, who grew up playing the game.

Forbes.com: News John Gaudiosi 2012

As a very amateur tech historian and a small-time collector of technology relics my original Apple IIe is in my CNET office, plugged in and ready for a round of Choplifter or Robotron 2084, a chance to hear Steve Wozniak reminisce about the influences that led him to build the first Apple computer was not to be missed.

CNET News.com 2010

Saucelifter - A wonderful Choplifter-inspired action shooter with great controls that should appeal to both retro and modern gamers.

Gizmodo 2010

Similar to Choplifter, the big thing to do in Landit Bandit is find and pick up half-naked men who can't be bothered to walk the 30 feet to an easy, clear landing zone.

1UP RSS feed 2010

Rescue crew members while dodging enemy fire in this game inspired by classic arcade games like Choplifter and Tempest.

PC Advisor News 2009