Jetpac
Sign in to saveJetpac is a shooter video game developed and published by Ultimate Play the Game and released for the ZX Spectrum and VIC-20 in 1983 and the BBC Micro in 1984. It is the first game to be released by Ultimate Play the Game, the company which later became Rare. The game follows Jetman as he must rebuild his rocket using a jet pack in order to explore different planets, while simultaneously defending against hostile aliens. It was written by Ultimate co-founder Chris Stamper with graphics designed by his brother, Tim Stamper. Reviewers praised Jetpacs presentation and gameplay, and it won "Game o
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The 'Acme Interstellar Transport Company' is delivering spaceship kits to various planets in the solar system throughout the Galaxy; and as chief test pilot, all you have to do is assemble the Rockets, and thrust on to your next destination. As you don't often get the chance of a free trip across the Galaxy, this is a great opportunity to get rich! Stop off on several planets on your journey, collect the odd sack of precious gems, elements or gold, and take them back with you. Sounds simple doesn't it! But before you make yourself the richest person in the whole Universe, remember to ref…
- Released
- 1983
- Genres
- Shooter, Platform
- Platforms
- Commodore VIC-20, BBC Microcomputer System, ZX Spectrum
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Developer
- Ashby Computers and Graphics Ltd.
- Publisher
- Ultimate Play the Game, Mastertronic
Key facts
- Video game.title
- Jetpac
- Video game.image
- Jetpac Coverart.png
- Video game.caption
- ZX Spectrum cover art
- Video game.developer
- Ultimate Play the Game
- Video game.publisher
- Ultimate Play the Game
- Video game.programmer
- Chris Stamper
- Video game.artist
- Tim Stamper
- Video game.platforms
- ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, VIC-20
- Video game.released
- ZX Spectrum VIC-20 BBC Micro
- Video game.genre
- Shooter
- Video game.modes
- Single-player
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- publication date
- 1983-01-01
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Jetpac is a shooter video game developed and published by Ultimate Play the Game and released for the ZX Spectrum and VIC-20 in 1983 and the BBC Micro in 1984. It is the first game to be released by Ultimate Play the Game, the company which later became Rare. The game follows Jetman as he must rebuild his rocket using a jet pack in order to explore different planets, while simultaneously defending against hostile aliens. It was written by Ultimate co-founder Chris Stamper with graphics designed by his brother, Tim Stamper. Reviewers praised Jetpacs presentation and gameplay, and it won "Game of the Year" at the Golden Joystick Awards in 1983.
Jetpac has since been included as an unlockable minigame in 1999's Donkey Kong 64 and as part of the 2015 compilation Rare Replay. It was later included in a game compilation on the ZX Spectrum Vega. It spawned two direct sequels and a 2007 remake, Jetpac Refuelled, which was released for the Xbox Live Arcade service.