Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Simulator
- Platforms: DOS, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- Developers: Electronic Arts
- Publishers: Electronic Arts, Tec Toy
LHX: Attack Chopper (1990)
LHX: Attack Chopper is a helicopter simulation video game developed and published by Electronic Arts for the Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS in 1990. The game was ported to the Sega Genesis in 1991 and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
LHX: Attack Chopper is a helicopter simulation game with a strong arcade focus. The player takes control of one of four helicopters: the Apache, Blackhawk, Osprey, or LHX. The player can choose to fly any of the available missions in any order, and can choose to fly any of the four helicopters in any mission.
The game features a variety of missions, including escort missions, search and destroy missions, and attack missions. The player must use the helicopter’s weapons and maneuverability to complete the objectives of each mission.
LHX: Attack Chopper was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and realism. It was one of the first helicopter simulation games to feature 3D graphics, and it was one of the first games to allow the player to choose which missions to fly and which helicopter to fly in each mission.
Gameplay
LHX: Attack Chopper is a helicopter simulation game with a strong arcade focus. The player takes control of one of four helicopters: the Apache, Blackhawk, Osprey, or LHX. Each helicopter has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. The Apache is a heavily armed attack helicopter, the Blackhawk is a versatile transport helicopter, the Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that can take off and land vertically, and the LHX is a prototype helicopter that is faster and more maneuverable than the other helicopters.
The player can choose to fly any of the available missions in any order, and can choose to fly any of the four helicopters in any mission. The missions are varied and include escort missions, search and destroy missions, and attack missions.
In each mission, the player must use the helicopter’s weapons and maneuverability to complete the objectives. The player can use the helicopter’s guns, rockets, and missiles to attack enemy targets. The player can also use the helicopter’s maneuverability to avoid enemy fire and to get into position to attack.
Graphics and sound
LHX: Attack Chopper was one of the first helicopter simulation games to feature 3D graphics. The graphics are detailed and realistic, and the game runs smoothly even on older computers. The sound effects are also realistic, and the music is catchy and appropriate for the game’s setting.
Reception
LHX: Attack Chopper was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and realism. It was one of the first helicopter simulation games to feature 3D graphics, and it was one of the first games to allow the player to choose which missions to fly and which helicopter to fly in each mission.
LHX: Attack Chopper was a groundbreaking helicopter simulation game that set the standard for future games in the genre. It is still considered one of the best helicopter simulation games ever made.
Legacy
LHX: Attack Chopper has had a lasting impact on the video game industry. The game’s 3D graphics and realistic gameplay were groundbreaking at the time, and they helped to set the standard for future helicopter simulation games. The game’s mission-based structure and its variety of helicopters also helped to make it a popular and influential game.
LHX: Attack Chopper has been ported to a variety of platforms over the years, and it is still available to purchase and play today. The game is a classic of the helicopter simulation genre, and it is still enjoyed by many gamers today.
Review Score
8/10
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