Game Summary
Tiger-Heli marked a revolutionary moment in 1985 as Toaplan’s pioneering bomb-based vertical shooter, a true innovator of its time. Despite its unassuming appearance, its lifelike gameplay resonated with fans, earning widespread acclaim in Japan and around the globe. Its legacy lived on through Twin Cobra, released just two years later, and even today it remains a cherished gem among retro gaming enthusiasts worldwide.
“Under the relentless onslaught of a war-mongering nation, we face a dire and final stand at sunrise. These fanatics are resolute in their mission to conquer all they encounter, and thus far, they have triumphed in this brutal conflict.”
ORIGINAL GAME FEATURES:
- Experience the game that laid the foundation for vertical bomb-shooters, a timeless piece of retro gaming gold.
- Collect various items and power-ups to bolster your arsenal, including health, cluster bombs, and nimble mini-jetcopters to secure victory.
- Hunt for bonus points by targeting hidden spots and blazing race cars. Keep your eyes peeled to make sure you don’t miss a thing!
QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS:
- Minimal Input Lag: Emulation, input processing, and rendering all complete on the same frame.
- Quick Save using F1-F10, Reload with Shift+ F1-F10
- Online leaderboards for Single Credit, No Assist, and Assisted plays.
- Instrument panels with extra gameplay information and artwork.
- Rewind the game between 10-18 minutes, depending on the action.
- Capture sharable replays to immortalize your interstellar victories (or funny moments).
- Assist Features such as auto-fire at multiple rates.
- Very Easy Mode: Lower the difficulty to breeze through the adventure.
- Pixel perfect or full-screen scaling in windowed or full-screen mode.
- Rotate the gameplay in 90-degree increments.
- Steam Achievements
- Choose between Raw Input on Windows or Steam Input.
- Hone your skills in the ultra customizable practice mode!
Step-by-Step Guide to Running Tiger Heli on PC
- Access the Link: Click the button below to go to Crolinks. Wait 5 seconds for the link to generate, then proceed to UploadHaven.
- Start the Process: On the UploadHaven page, wait 15 seconds and then click the grey "Free Download" button.
- Extract the Files: After the file finishes downloading, right-click the
.zip
file and select "Extract to Tiger Heli". (Youโll need WinRAR for this step.) - Run the Game: Open the extracted folder, right-click the
.exe
file, and select "Run as Administrator." - Enjoy: Always run the game as Administrator to prevent any saving issues.
Tips for a Smooth Download and Installation
- โ Boost Your Speeds: Use FDM for faster and more stable downloads.
- โ Troubleshooting Help: Check out our FAQ page for solutions to common issues.
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Avoid DLL & DirectX Errors: Install everything inside the
_Redist
orCommonRedist
folder. If errors persist, download and install:
๐น All-in-One VC Redist package (Fixes missing DLLs)
๐น DirectX End-User Runtime (Fixes DirectX errors) - โ
Optimize Game Performance: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date:
๐น NVIDIA Drivers
๐น AMD Drivers - โ Find More Fixes & Tweaks: Search the game on PCGamingWiki for additional bug fixes, mods, and optimizations.
FAQ โ Frequently Asked Questions
- โ ๏ธIs this safe to download? 100% safeโevery game is checked before uploading.
- ๐ Can I play this on Mac? No, this version is only for Windows PC.
- ๐ฎ Does this include DLCs? Some versions come with DLCsโcheck the title.
- ๐พ Why is my antivirus flagging it? Some games trigger false positives, but they are safe.
PC Specs & Requirements
Component | Details |
---|---|
256 MB RAM | |
10 MB available space |