720 Degrees (1986)
Atari Games, Beam Software, Game Brains, Midway Games, Mindscape, Tiertex Design Studios, U.S. Gold
Main
3
hours
Main + Extra
3
hours
Platinum
3
hours
720 Degrees is a 1986 arcade game by Atari Games. 720°, a skateboarding game, is notable in that along with BMX Simulator, it is one of the first extreme sports video games, and has a unique timed structure that requires the player score points in order to keep the game going.
About the story
The game's name comes from the "ultimate" trick, turning a full 720° (two complete circles) in the air after jumping off a ramp. 720° has the player controlling a skateboarder ripping around a middle-class neighborhood. By doing jumps and tricks, the player can eventually acquire enough points to compete at a skate park.
Platforms
ACPC Arcade C64 GBC NES ZXSGenres
Arcade SportThemes
Action
Languages: English
| Interface | Audio | Subtitles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English |