720 Degrees
1986

720 Degrees

No ratings yet
Developer: Atari Games
Publisher: U.S. Gold, Midway Games, Mindscape
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Themes Action
Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric

Summary

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.

Storyline

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.

Videos

Screenshots

Discussion

Log in to join the discussion.

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first!

Log in to write a review.