It is a follow-up to the original Choplifter and the first entry in the series released for the Game Boy.

[1] Enemies like birds, fighter jets, and ammunition fired from various weapons can harm the player's helicopter.

Mean Machines gave the game a 90%, calling it a "perfect mini blastathon which packs thrills and spills in a totally addictive package that's impossible to resist" and "a simple, yet highly compelling game..." that "should keep you glued to your Gameboy for weeks".

[2] Gary Whitta, writing for Advanced Computer Entertainment, gave the game a positive review, commenting on the portable sequel's faithfulness to its predecessor.

[1] French magazine Joypad gave the game an 82%, calling it a "pleasant" and "fun", despite being critical to its controls.