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Choplifter III - Rescue-Survive
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Choplifter III - Rescue-Survive (Japan)

Super Nintendo (SNES)
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Reviewed in
2001
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Helicopter rescue, classic sequel. Same mechanics as the originals, polished 16-bit visuals, varied missions. Solid.

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Category
Action 1 player 7+
Description
Alternative version of Choplifter III on SNES.

Choplifter III - Rescue-Survive review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,37 MB 📅14/09/2001
Published by JVC

Choplifter III - Rescue-Survive (SNES) price, value & rarity

Highly sought-after
Q1 loose
 $27 Q6 complete
 $184 Q10 new
 $479 !
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Other versions
Choplifter III
Europe
01/03/1994
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Choplifter III - Rescue-Survive
USA
14/09/2001
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Collector interest

A very late Japanese release of Choplifter III on Super Famicom, dated 2001, an end-of-life reissue distributed in a small run long after the console's heyday. That unusual context makes it a curiosity for meticulous SFC collectors, the atypical date driving most of its interest. The Super Famicom cardboard box and spine card in good shape are sought after, a complete copy being clearly more prized than the loose cartridge.

Is Choplifter III - Rescue-Survive still worth playing in 2026?

A helicopter rescue action game, Choplifter III extends the classic formula of picking up hostages under enemy fire before bringing them back to base. The demanding piloting, the ammo management and the environment variety give the action a tactical edge. The decent but unremarkable production and a repetitive concept limit the long term interest. A title for fans of retro rescue shooters and nostalgics of the long Choplifter line.

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