Parachute (video game)

Parachute (aka Von Himmel durch die Hoelle) is a video game released in 1983 by Homevision for the Atari 2600.[1] The game puts the player in the role of parachutist who is falling gently from the sky.

Parachute
Developer(s)Gem International Corporation
Publisher(s)Home Vision/VDI
Platform(s)Atari 2600
Release1983
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)Single-player

In order to land safely, the player must evade aeroplanes, helicopters, birds and hot-air balloons. After successfully navigating several screens that progressively increase in speed, the parachutist finally emerges near ground level. In order to achieve a safe landing, the player must simultaneously avoid touching the pacing guard at the bottom while positioning the parachuter on the ground. A higher point bonus is awarded if the parachuter lands near the center of the screen. After landing, the game begins again at an increased difficulty level.

Parachute is one of a few Atari 2600 games to employ in-game background music. The main theme loops throughout the game while occasionally changing pitch.

References

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  1. ^ "Parachute, Atari 2600 cart. by HomeVision(1983)". www.arcade-history.com. Retrieved 2024-02-11.