Jinks

About

You’re a Star Fleet pilot tasked with surveying the unexplored planet JINKS. What starts as a routine scan quickly turns dire when your probe triggers a chain of deadly traps. Your goal is to guide the crew through shifting environments while avoiding hazards that shrink or destroy your team. The game blends platform navigation with timed decisions, requiring quick reflexes and careful planning to survive the planet’s relentless defenses. Jinks stands out for its punishing yet fair challenges and retro aesthetic. The traps escalate in complexity, testing your ability to adapt under pressure. With versions on multiple 8-bit and 16-bit systems, it showcases early 90s arcade-style design. Players often note its tension and replay value, though the difficulty curve can be brutal. Released at the end of 1987, it remains a niche highlight for fans of old-school action puzzles.