Tiger Heli

About

Tiger Heli is a fast-paced arcade shooter from 1985 where you pilot a nimble helicopter through waves of enemy attacks. The goal is simple: blast through hordes of foes while dodging incoming fire. The game offers two modes, single player and split-screen competitive play, letting you take turns or battle head to head. Controls are tight, with a focus on quick reflexes and precise aiming. The setting is minimal but the action is relentless, with escalating difficulty that tests your survival skills. What sticks out is its role as a precursor to Toaplan’s later hits like Twin Cobra. While it lacks the polish of its successors, Tiger Heli showcases the developer’s early knack for chaotic shoot-em-up design. The multiplayer option is particularly rare for its time, adding replay value in a genre often dominated by solo runs. With 40 levels and destructible enemy formations, it holds up as a solid example of 80s arcade energy.