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ColecoVision · Action / Shoot 'em Up
Choplifter
| System | ColecoVision |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Brøderbund Software |
| Publisher | Coleco Industries, Inc. |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Choplifter |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Brøderbund Software and published by Coleco Industries, Inc., Choplifter arrived on the ColecoVision as an action game. It blends action and shoot 'em up elements.
Among the 47 ColecoVision action games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Choplifter series. The series also appears on other systems with Choplifter (5200) and Choplifter (7800).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Choplifter is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Choplifter walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Choplifter.
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Playing ColecoVision games today
The ColecoVision's library is small but rich in faithful coin-op conversions, and homebrew developers still release new cartridges for it today.
Choplifter FAQ
Who made Choplifter?
It was developed by Brøderbund Software and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..
Is Choplifter multiplayer?
No. Choplifter is a single-player game.
How long does Choplifter take to play?
As an action game, Choplifter typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Choplifter on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.