EPISODE · Jun 28, 2023 · 1H 11M
PLAY RETRO 75: Atari System 2 + Paperboy + 720°
from The FrogPants Studios Ultra Feed!
Released in 1984, "Paperboy" Players control a paperboy on a bicycle delivering newspapers along a suburban street. The player must avoid obstacles while delivering papers to customers and vandalizing non-subscribers' homes. Two years later, in 1986, "720 Degrees" was introduced. It's a skateboarding game named for the two full spins (720 degrees) a player can make. players navigate a skater through a series of events in four environments (Ramp, Downhill, Slalom, and Jump) while avoiding bees and trying to gather as many points as possible before time runs out. Both games were known for their unique control mechanisms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What this episode covers
Released in 1984, "Paperboy" Players control a paperboy on a bicycle delivering newspapers along a suburban street. The player must avoid obstacles while delivering papers to customers and vandalizing non-subscribers' homes. Two years later, in 1986, "720 Degrees" was introduced. It's a skateboarding game named for the two full spins (720 degrees) a player can make. players navigate a skater through a series of events in four environments (Ramp, Downhill, Slalom, and Jump) while avoiding bees and trying to gather as many points as possible before time runs out. Both games were known for their unique control mechanisms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NOW PLAYING
PLAY RETRO 75: Atari System 2 + Paperboy + 720°
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m