720 Degrees
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720 Degrees – Could the C64 Handle Atari’s Skateboarding Arcade Hit?
Released in 1987 for the Commodore 64 by Tiertex Design Studios and published by U. S. Gold, 720° is a faithful home conversion of Atari Games’ iconic arcade skateboarding hit. You skate through the vibrant Skate City hub, earning tickets by scoring points in order to unlock access to four challenge parks: Ramp, Downhill, Slalom, and Jump. Each park features timed stunt events that test balance, speed, and precision, with trick spins, slalom gates, and hazardous obstacles standing between you and high scores. Fail to complete events quickly enough and Skate City becomes even more dangerous, introducing hazards such as water traps and swarms of bees. Between events, players can visit in-game shops to spend prize money on upgraded boards, pads, and helmets that improve performance and survivability. The UK and European C64 version is especially praised for its smoother scrolling, weightier controls, and strong SID soundtrack by Ben Daglish.
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Released in 1987 for the Commodore 64 by Tiertex Design Studios and published by U. S. Gold, 720° is a faithful home conversion of Atari Games’ iconic arcade skateboarding hit. You skate through the vibrant Skate City hub, earning tickets by scoring points in order to unlock access to four challenge parks: Ramp, Downhill, Slalom, and Jump. Each park features timed stunt events that test balance, speed, and precision, with trick spins, slalom gates, and hazardous obstacles standing between you and high scores. Fail to complete events quickly enough and Skate City becomes even more dangerous, introducing hazards such as water traps and swarms of bees. Between events, players can visit in-game shops to spend prize money on upgraded boards, pads, and helmets that improve performance and survivability. The UK and European C64 version is especially praised for its smoother scrolling, weightier controls, and strong SID soundtrack by Ben Daglish.
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Magazine Reviews · 8
Contemporary average 71% · range 54–95%
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