Skyjet

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Skyjet casts you as a chopper pilot tasked with navigating five stages to gather parts for building supply bases. Each level is a gauntlet of hostile vehicles that fire projectiles and drop bombs. Your helicopter can retaliate with a built-in gun, but collisions with enemies, direct hits, or rough landings drain one of five lives. Progress hinges on dodging attacks while maintaining speed to reach objectives. Controls are tight for steering and firing, balancing maneuverability with the risk of fast landings. What stands out is Skyjet's relentless pacing and precise hit detection for its era. It holds up as a Commodore C64 benchmark among 80s shooters, with its mix of vertical and horizontal scrolling challenges. Over 100,000 copies sold across its initial platforms. The difficulty curve remains sharp even today, demanding both reflexes and route planning to unlock all levels.