Choplifter HDPSN, XBLA, PCKonami/inXile Entertainment £9.49Choplifter is a rather nifty helicopter download title based on the 1980s home computer game. What at first glance looks like a side-scrolling shooter turns into a bit of head scratcher as you have to manage your time, fuel, capacity and damage limits to progress to the next stage.You spend your time whizzing about the levels picking up hostages or providing air support for your ground troops. You usually don’t have enough time or fuel to go on the offensive, and you have to learn how to juggle all your capabilities dashing in and out of the hot zone, carefully picking your battles. A little frustrating at times but overall it’s a sharp mix of action and puzzle elements. Henry Northmore

What at first glance looks like a side-scrolling shooter turns into a bit of head scratcher as you have to manage your time, fuel, capacity and damage limits to progress to the next stage.

You spend your time whizzing about the levels picking up hostages or providing air support for your ground troops. You usually don’t have enough time or fuel to go on the offensive, and you have to learn how to juggle all your capabilities dashing in and out of the hot zone, carefully picking your battles. A little frustrating at times but overall it’s a sharp mix of action and puzzle elements.

Henry Northmore