Shoot down a helicopter

A damaged helicopter trails smoke above the player’s mounted gun in Just Cause.Smoking helicopterThe player’s mounted gun
Just Cause (2006)A helicopter under anti-aircraft fire
  1. Smoking helicopter
  2. The player’s mounted gun
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The player damages an aerial target until it is destroyed. Helicopter movement requires watching the sky and choosing attack timing.

Design tips

  • Distinguish a hit, critical damage and a crash.
  • Give aerial threats a recognizable sound and silhouette.

Examples