SkyRoads
Description
Pilot your starglider on a "road" through space, avoiding obstacles and holes along the way, and without running out of fuel or oxygen. Full version includes 30 roads in 10 areas.
Groups +
Screenshots
Credits (DOS version)
8 People (6 developers, 2 thanks)
| Programming | |
| Graphics / Artwork | |
| Music | |
| Special Thanks To |
Reviews
Critics
Average score: 71% (based on 5 ratings)
Players
Average score: 3.8 out of 5 (based on 37 ratings with 7 reviews)
One of the most addictive games to grace the PC.
The Good
SkyRoads is a great game in all respects, and one of the most popular too - everyone knows this game, and everyone played it at one time or another. SkyRoads has good graphics, reasonable music and great, addictive and clever gameplay, with dozens of levels.
The Bad
Somewhat annoying background music (simply because it's not very varied), and occasionally frustrating gameplay.
The Bottom Line
A great and addictive "oldskool" game.
DOS · by Tomer Gabel (4535) · 2000
The Good
As the title says, this game is something different. The music's satisfactory and the backdrops are very well done - it is a game of good replay value and is, excuse the poor example, similar to newspaper crosswords; something you just HAVE to keep trying until you get right. This makes the game addictive - and that is usually a good thing!
The Bad
Although it has plenty of levels, I would have liked to have seen more - more expansion packs should have been released to allow a higher variety; perhaps even the ability to create tracks!
The Bottom Line
A nice little game which can provide you with amusement (and gritted teeth on the later levels) - Give it a go!
DOS · by Quackbal (45) · 2007
The most addictive dexterity-based game of all time
The Good
This game has lots going for it. Like most great games, it's concept is simple yet addictive, the controls are versatile yet simple, and the gameplay is spot-on. It also harbours the elusive "just one more go" factor in it's level design, something fuelled by the bold move of giving the user unlimited lives and the ability to play the levels in any order. The varied factors to take into account (fuel, oxygen, velocity, special tiles, gravity...) makes it a bit of a "thinking man's jumper". Overall, it's a great classic of genre-defining proportions, yet fun and simple all the same. Sadly, this gem seems to have passed over by many.
The Bad
Although most of the 30 levels included in the game (and the 30 in the add-on pack) are great, some of them end up lacking variety and are not as fun. It would also be nice to have a few more options, for example turning off the music (which is another low point).
The Bottom Line
A 3d-racing game cross-bred with a platform game. You really have to see it to believe it. Trust me.
DOS · by Johan Palme (10) · 2000
Trivia
There is actually a way to solve the last puzzle on the game, though it is maybe the most challening puzzle i even came across; it requires perfect, almost non-human timing and reflexes. It is do-able though, check the screenshots for proof.
Analytics
Upgrade to MobyPro to view research rankings!
Identifiers +
Contribute
Are you familiar with this game? Help document and preserve this entry in video game history! If your contribution is approved, you will earn points and be credited as a contributor.
Contributors to this Entry
Game added by Andy Voss.
Additional contributors: helm lehm.
Game added March 8, 2000. Last modified April 30, 2024.