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Game Info
- Platform
- Atari 7800
- Genres
- Arcade
- Player Perspective
- Top-down · Side view
- Developers
- Diamond Software
- Publishers
- Rainbow Arts · Atari Corporation
- Release date
- December 31, 1987
Summary
Jinks is a sci‑fi action title for the Atari 7800 that drops you into a tense cat‑and‑mouse experience on a mysterious, resource‑rich world. You take the helm of a Star Fleet pilot tasked with probing the planet’s secrets, only to find the terrain littered with clever, deadly traps that can shrink or destroy your craft. The game’s atmosphere leans heavily on the tension of navigating an uninhabited yet ominously alive landscape, demanding quick reflexes and careful planning. Its graphics push the 7800’s palette to render a lush, alien environment, while the sound design underscores the ever‑present danger. Jinks stands out as a challenging, mood‑driven adventure that rewards patience and precision.
Edited by Maya Carter
Multiplayer
- Game modes
- Single




