3D remake of this classic ATARI 2600 video game released by Activision in 1982
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A RetroLab Prototype

 
 
 

Description

A 3D update of the classic Sky Jinks video game originally developed by Bob Whitehead for the Atari 2600 game console and released in 1982 by Activision.

Gameplay

The goal of Sky Jinks is to race your P41 airplane through a pylon course in the fastest possible time without hitting pylons, trees or balloonists.

Move LEFT and RIGHT to maneuver your P41 past pylons along the slalom course while avoiding hitting trees and hot-air balloons. You must fly to the right of RED pylons and to the left of BLUE pylons to complete the course in the fastest time possible. Use the ACTION button to speed up or release it to slow down. A 3 second penalty is added to your final time for every pylon missed.

Features
  • Plays and sounds like the original game
  • Saves best times
  • 4 different courses
  • 2 difficulty levels per course
  • Rotate 3D scene using the mouse
  • Adjust 3D camera angle
  • Multiple color palettes
  • Keyboard and Gamepad support
Controls
FunctionKeyboardGamepadDescription
Game Menu      Escape | Tab | BackspaceSelect | StartDuring gameplay pauses game and opens the game menu. Use the same to hide the game menu and resume gameplay.
Note: In fullscreen mode use the Backspace or Tab key since the Escape key will exit fullscreen :(
ActionEnter | Space | ControlAny buttonDuring gameplay increases speed. In game menus selects menu item.
MovementWASD | Arrows D‑Pad | Thumb StickControl plane or navigate menus.
More information
Updated 20 days ago
StatusPrototype
PlatformsHTML5
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(5 total ratings)
AuthorItizso
GenreRacing, Action
Tags3D, atari, minigames, Retro
InputsKeyboard, Mouse, Gamepad (any)

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Into The Vertical Blank17 days ago

Nice work!  Feels like Sky Jinks.  I always felt that Sky Jinks would be cool if you could shoot stuff.  Any chance of getting "Sky Jinks 2: Battle For The Temecula wine Country" or something?

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Itizso17 days ago (1 edit)

I know what you mean! Sometimes I hit the fire button hoping to blast a tree out of my way but just end up flying faster right into it 😅 Another idea is to add hazards you could fly under if you slow down, or over if you speed up. Would be cool to buzz a few sheep 😂 

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