720 Degrees

About

720 Degrees casts you as a skateboarder grinding through suburban streets and ramps. Your goal is to rack up points by performing jumps and tricks before a countdown timer hits zero. Each successful move resets the clock, pushing you toward a final goal: earning entry to a competitive skate park. The game’s rhythm loops tension and reward, forcing quick decisions between risky moves and steady progress. Controls focus on timing over complexity, making it accessible but tricky to master. Released in 1986, this title carved early ground for extreme sports gaming. Alongside BMX Simulator, it helped define a niche genre years before skateboarding went mainstream in consoles. The 720-degree spin, its namesake trick, remains a signature challenge, testing both skill and endurance. With ports on everything from the NES to the Game Boy Color, its legacy spans multiple eras. Casual players and retro fans appreciate its simplicity, while its historical role in arcade evolution earns nods from longtime gamers.

Storyline

The game's name comes from the "ultimate" trick, turning a full 720° (two complete circles) in the air after jumping off a ramp. 720° has the player controlling a skateboarder ripping around a middle-class neighborhood. By doing jumps and tricks, the player can eventually acquire enough points to compete at a skate park.