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Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Choplifter III
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Ocean |
| Publisher | Beam Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Choplifter |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Ocean and published by Beam Software, Choplifter III arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as a shoot 'em up. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Choplifter III: Rescue-Survive. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 53 SNES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
It is part of the Choplifter series. The series also appears on other systems with Choplifter (5200) and Choplifter (ColecoVision). Ocean also made Worms, The Addams Family and Addams Family Values for the SNES.
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)
- you've played the SNES 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 Choplifter III 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.
Choplifter III cheats & codes
30 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Secondary Weapons | 3C60-34D7 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Choppers | C26D-1767 |
| Chopper Can Carry 30 Hostages | F3C7-3D53
F3C1-1F5E |
| Have All Weapons And Infinite Ammo | DD67-CDA7
DD60-CF67 |
Choplifter III walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Choplifter III FAQ
When did Choplifter III come out on the SNES?
Choplifter III was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Choplifter III?
It was developed by Ocean and published by Beam Software.
Is Choplifter III multiplayer?
No. Choplifter III is a single-player game.
How long does Choplifter III take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Choplifter III 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 III 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.