Choplifter on the Sega Master System is one of those old-school arcade-style games that’s way harder than it looks. You’re flying this little rescue chopper, dodging enemy fire while trying to scoop up hostages from bunkers and drop them off safely. Sounds simple, right? Nope—those tanks and jets don’t mess around, and if you take too long, the hostages just… give up and walk away. Brutal.

The controls are tight, though—once you get the hang of tilting the chopper just right to land without crashing, it feels pretty satisfying. And yeah, it’s from the early ‘80s, so don’t expect flashy graphics, but there’s something weirdly addictive about the tension of each run. You’ll either love it or rage-quit after the third failed rescue.