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What kind of game is Chopper Haul '84?
It plays like an 80s arcade rescue game with a rope physics twist. Cargo hangs on a winch line under your helicopter, so a heavy load swings like a wrecking ball, which is also how you can knock the Buzzard Bros. out of the sky. Nobody gets hurt: drop a person and they float down on an umbrella or land in a haystack, annoyed.
How to play
- Fly to stranded cargo and press winch to grab it.
- Swing the load to the drop pad and release it.
- Shoot the Buzzard Bros. before they steal what you came for. Auto-fire is on by default.
- Earn Salvage Bucks and spend them on armor, a faster winch, a longer rope, better guns, more rockets, shock absorbers and a Lucky Hook.
Chopper Haul '84 controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys / WASD | Fly |
| K / Shift | Winch: grab or drop |
| Space / J | Fire |
| P / Esc | Pause |
| Touch: drag left side | Fly |
| Touch: WINCH / FIRE | Grab or drop, shoot |
On phones and tablets, play in landscape.
What's in the game
| Content | Details |
|---|---|
| Zones and sorties | 4 zones, 16 sorties |
| Bosses | Buzzard Blimp, Big Earl's Magnet Truck, the Junk Twister, Vulture One |
| Cargo types | 13, including Brenda the cow, a hot tub and Doug on his couch |
| Endless mode | The Long Rain, with a mini-boss every 3 minutes |
| Achievements | 12, plus a Cargo Album |
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Chopper Haul '84 FAQ
Is Chopper Haul '84 free?
Yes, it is free and plays in your browser on this page. Progress saves automatically.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. It works on desktop, tablets and phones; turn the phone to landscape.
How many levels are there?
4 zones with 16 sorties and 4 bosses, plus the endless mode The Long Rain.
What happens if I drop a person?
Nobody gets hurt. Dropped people float down on an umbrella or land in a haystack.
What can I upgrade?
Armor, winch speed, rope length, guns, rockets, shock absorbers and a Lucky Hook, bought with Salvage Bucks.
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