Rocket Man is a platform, released 31 December 1984 on Sinclair ZX81.
What Rocket Man is
Rocket Man was released in 1984. It is available on Sinclair ZX81 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
A unique platformer with twist. While being chased by a giant blob you need to gather fuel and a rocket on the right platform. After this you can fly, over water, to the left platforms to gather jewels. Given the capabilities of the ZX81 an wonderfull game in "high-res".
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Rocket Man launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Bomb Jack.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Bomb Jack.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Rocket Man — frequently asked questions
When did Rocket Man come out?
Rocket Man was released on 31 December 1984 for Sinclair ZX81.
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