BBC Microcomputer System

Jetpac

Jetpac is a 1983 shooter video game developed and published by Ultimate Play The Game and released for the ZX Spectrum and VIC-20. It was released for the BBC Microcomputer in 1984. It was written by Chris Stamper and graphics were designed by Tim Stamper. It was converted for the BBC Microcomputer by David Rhys Jones. The game is the first instalment in the Jetman series, and is the first game to be released by Ultimate, who were later known as Rare. Jetman must rebuild his rocket in order to explore different planets, whilst simultaneously defending himself from aliens. Jetpac has since been included in other Rare games such as an unlockable in Donkey Kong 64 and part of a compilation in Rare Replay. The game later spawned two sequels and a 2007 remake, Jetpac Refuelled, which was released for the Xbox Live Arcade service.