720 Degrees

720 Degrees

720 Degrees is an arcade game by Atari Games from 1986. 720°, a skateboarding game, is one of the first extreme sports video games, along with BMX Simulator, and has a unique timed structure in which the player must collect points to keep the game going.

Story

The name of the game comes from the "ultimate" trick, which involves spinning 720° (two complete circles) in the air after jumping off a ramp. In 720°, the player controls a skateboarder who rides around a middle-class neighborhood. Through jumps and tricks, the player can eventually earn enough points to compete in a skate park.