720 DEGREES – Commodore 64 (1987) | UK’s Superior Skateboarding Arcade Port

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720 Degrees (Otherwise known as 720°) was released in 1987 for the Commodore 64 (UK/European version) by Tiertex Design Studios and published by U.S. Gold, faithfully adapting Atari Games’ iconic arcade skateboarding classic

In this isometric sports simulation, you control a skateboarder rolling through Skate City, unlocking access to four trial parks—Ramp, Downhill, Slalom, and Jump—by earning tickets from scoring enough points. Each park challenges you with timed stunt events, trick spins, and precision gates while navigating hazards like water and even swarms of bees if you run out of time

The gameplay features in‑game shops where cash prizes let you buy upgraded boards, pads, or helmets to improve performance across levels

Notable in the UK C64 version is its smoother scrolling, heavier-weight controls, and SID‑chip soundtrack created by Ben Daglish, which many fans consider more authentic and superior to the US Mindscape port—critiqued for laggy visuals and minimal audio

As one of the most memorable UK Commodore‑64 sports titles, 720° (European/Tiertex version) solidified its legacy in the retro gaming community as a benchmark of licensed arcade ports—thanks to its visual fidelity, engaging mechanics, and classic C64 charm.

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