Barnstorming

Barnstorming

released on Dec 31, 1982

Barnstorming

released on Dec 31, 1982

The player must pilot a biplane through a series of barns in the shortest time possible while dodging windmills, weather vanes, and geese. Bumping into anything slows down the plane for a couple of seconds, increasing the overall time. There are four levels of play determined by the game select switch. Game 1 is Hedge Hopper (10 barns), game 2 is Crop Duster (15 barns), game 3 is Stunt Pilot (15 barns), and game 4 is Flying Ace (25 barns). In the first three games, the course layout of barns, windmills, and even geese do not change, making it easy to memorize the layout. Game 4 is the only game with a random course.


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You go up, then down, then back up and repeat that a few more times and you're done with this game.

Are you even supposed to be able to fly on the bottom half?

I will join the Flying Aces one day, just for you, Steve Cartwright.

A surprisingly fun and simple 2600 release. A precursor to games like temple run with simple dodging mechanics and a speed run goal that is quick and fun to chip away at.

200% on Retroachievements

Probably the least effective Activision release on the 2600, but it's not terrible either.