Choplifter III Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Shooter

Choplifter III

SystemGame Boy
GenreShooter
DeveloperOcean
PublisherBeam Software
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesChoplifter
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy, Choplifter III is a shooter developed by Ocean and published by Beam Software.

It is part of the Choplifter series; on the Game Boy you can also try Choplifter II and Choplifter II: Rescue & Survive. The series also appears on other systems with Choplifter (5200) and Choplifter (ColecoVision). Ocean also made Jurassic Park, Mr. Do! and The Flintstones for the Game Boy.

Choplifter III supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Choplifter III is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Choplifter III gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Choplifter III cheats & codes

5 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Lives01046BD1
Infinite Energy01F06ED1

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Choplifter III walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Choplifter III FAQ

Who made Choplifter III?

It was developed by Ocean and published by Beam Software.

Is Choplifter III multiplayer?

Yes. Choplifter III supports up to 2 players.

How long does Choplifter III take to play?

As a shooter, Choplifter III typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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