Parachute (iPod game)

"Parachute" is an iPod game released by Apple Inc. for various iPod models. The game is installed in the firmware. It is very similar to the Apple II game "Sabotage".

Gameplay

The objective of the game is to get as many points as possible before enemies destroy the player's turret. The user aims their turret with the scroll wheel and shoots with the middle "select" button. Destroying a helicopter will release debris that can destroy other helicopters or parachuters. Shooting a parachuter will not release anything that can harm other enemies, however, shooting the parachute will cause the parachuter to fall, which can destroy any parachuters that have reached the ground. After some time of having a parachuter or multiple parachuters reach the ground, the parachuters will destroy the player's turret. [ [http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304682#3 Info on iPod games] from Apple Inc.]

One point is deducted for every shot taken. Destroying a target in any way (by firing, with debris from helicopters, etc.) awards two points. The game is over once the player reaches 1000 points. After reaching the victory score, the player may still shoot any remaining parachuters in the air, but no more new helicopters will come across the screen.

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