# HELI HELL 2024

> Arcade SHMUP retro shooter!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id828281153](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id828281153)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id828281153`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nikita Efremov
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (220 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-08
- **First published:** 2014-06-26
- **Size:** 674 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heli-hell-2024/id828281153)
- **Website:** [https://blackfoxent.com/](https://blackfoxent.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://blackfoxent.com/](https://blackfoxent.com/)

## Description

HELI HELL 2024 is a retro-inspired top-down helicopter bullet hell shooter designed for the Chrome experience. Pilot a battle-hardened chopper through vertical, razor-sharp waves of adversaries, weaving between bullets and unleashing devastating weaponry to climb the leaderboard.

Features include:
- 6 helicopters (and more to come)
- 22 upgradable weapons
- 50+ enemy units
- Massive bosses
- Retro visuals and chiptune soundtrack
- Global leaderboards

## Rankings

- #101,074 — Overall

## Review summary

HELI HELL 2024 is visually impressive and playably arcade-like, with varied levels and a satisfying upgrade loop. Fans praise its retro feel, accessible progression, and minimal ads. However, stability problems (crashes, black screens, data loss), stale content and slow updates, and a grind-heavy progression with costly upgrades temper the experience. Some players want manual fire controls and more content, while others appreciate that you can advance without heavy spending. Overall, strong nostalgia and gameplay are clouded by technical and balance issues.

### Pros

- Stunning graphics and retro arcade vibe
- Addictive arcade shooter with responsive controls
- Strong level variety and dynamic enemy design
- Achievable progression via achievements without heavy spending
- Minimal ads and reasonable monetization

### Cons

- Frequent crashes/black screen/startup issues
- Progress loss or data resets after crashes or reinstall
- Grindy progression with gatekeeping and high upgrade costs
- Infrequent updates and limited content (few levels)
- Auto-fire gun mechanic and control quirks (desire for manual firing)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id828281153)