Twin Cobra Deep cut Co-op
Tiger-Heli
PlayStation · Shoot 'em Up
Tiger-Heli
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 (originally 1985) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Toaplan |
| Publisher | Acclaim Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Twin Cobra |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Tiger-Heli is a shoot 'em up released in 1996 for the PlayStation, developed by Toaplan and published by Acclaim Entertainment. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1985.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.
It is part of the Twin Cobra series; on the PS1 you can also try Twin Cobra. The series also appears on other systems with Tiger-Heli (NES) and Twin Cobra (NES).
Tiger-Heli is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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)
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Tiger-Heli is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Tiger-Heli walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Tiger-Heli FAQ
When did Tiger-Heli come out on the PS1?
Tiger-Heli was released for the PlayStation in 1996; the original game dates back to 1985.
Who made Tiger-Heli?
It was developed by Toaplan and published by Acclaim Entertainment.
Is Tiger-Heli multiplayer?
No. Tiger-Heli is a single-player game.
How long does Tiger-Heli take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Tiger-Heli 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 Tiger-Heli 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.