The classic Broderbund series Choplifter will be getting its first new game in more than 15 years with the release of Choplifter HD this fall.
InXile Entertainment announced today that it would be bringing the new title to PlayStation Network and PC. “First playing and loving the original Choplifter on my Apple II, then watching the franchise expand into arcades and the early console systems helped seed my passion for building lasting, quality gameplay experiences,” said the company’s president, Brian Fargo. “The feedback on creating a fresh take on Choplifter has been incredibly positive. We all have so many fond memories of playing the first game and the fun of rescuing people in hostile situations is timeless.”
There wasn’t much in the way of details in the announcement. Players will assume the role of a member of C.H.O.P.R (which stands for Coordinated Helicopter Operations, Preservation and Rescue, as you were no doubt wondering) who take control of helicopters to save survivors. There will be more than 20 missions, ranging from saving a military prisoner to someone needing to be saved from a viral outbreak.
