Product Overview
- Product Name: Tiger-Heli
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Acceptable
- Notes: Game in cosmetically flawed condition so being sold at discount. (See pics)
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: Yes
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Styrofoam Insert: Yes
- Extras: Warranty Registration Card, Advertisement Poster
Game Description
Tiger-Heli takes to the skies in this fast-paced vertical scrolling shoot’em up for the NES. Players pilot the advanced Tiger-Heli attack helicopter on a solo mission to eliminate a rogue military faction threatening global stability. Armed with explosive bombs and rapid-fire cannons, players weave through hostile territory, dodging enemy fire and destroying tanks, ships, and bunkers in their path. Strategic use of power-ups and precision bombing is key to survival.
Gameplay Features
- Classic top-down arcade shooter action with NES controller precision
- Collect mini-helicopter power-ups for additional firepower and protection
- Deploy screen-clearing bombs to escape intense combat situations
- Battle through waves of enemies across urban and military landscapes
- Instant respawn system keeps the action continuous and challenging
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Originally developed by Toaplan and ported to the NES by Micronics, Tiger-Heli was one of the earliest NES titles published by Acclaim. Its arcade version was a major influence on the modern bullet-hell genre and served as a spiritual predecessor to Truxton and Fire Shark.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Shoot-em-up
- Year Released: 1987
- Publisher: Acclaim
- Developer: Micronics
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 021481102038
- SKU: 12487
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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