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Tiger-Heli

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Also known as
Tiger Heli タイガーヘリ

Control a helicopter to destroy enemy forces and collect power-up crates across eight stages.

Tiger-Heli was originally released in arcades in 1985. The NES version was released in North America in 1987 by Acclaim Entertainment (published under the Taito brand).

About Tiger-Heli

Tiger-Heli is a helicopter described as a high-tech military asset. The player controls it on a mission to assault the terrorist-controlled nation of Cantun, which seeks global domination. The objective involves progressing toward a fortified enemy base.

Gameplay focuses on destroying various military targets such as armored vehicles, naval vessels, and trains. During the mission, crates can be shot to obtain different power-ups. The function of the power-up depends on the crate's color at the moment it is hit, with effects including bombs or auxiliary helicopters that provide additional firepower in specific directions.

A separate crate type, marked with a yellow diamond, grants an extra life after ten are collected. The progression toward a heavily defended base suggests the action is challenging.

Tiger-Heli Screenshots

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North American Title Screen
Takeoff from a suspicious looking van
Blasting past tanks near the dock
Passing by buildings, most of which explode when fired upon