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In the beat 'em-up game Funky Jet you control one of two characters equipped with a jetpack, a goggle pilot head and boxing gloves. There are six stages to choose from that increase in difficulty. The goal of the game is to clear the screen of all enemies that are standing on several platform...

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Developer
Mitchell

Released on
1992

Size
1–2 Players

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

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ESRB Rating
Not Rated

Cooperative
Yes

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Description

In the beat ’em-up game Funky Jet you control one of two characters equipped with a jetpack, a goggle pilot head and boxing gloves.

There are six stages to choose from that increase in difficulty. The goal of the game is to clear the screen of all enemies that are standing on several platforms by flying around and hitting them with your gloves. Time bonuses and bonuses for clearing a stage are rewarded when clearing the screen. To complete a stage you have to clear several screens and defeat bosses and numerous smaller enemies. The game can be played solo or with a friend.

Funky Jet

Overview & History

Released into smoky arcades in 1992 by Sun Electronics, Funky Jet is a delightfully bizarre platform-action title that often lives in the shadow of its more famous contemporaries. Dropping players into a vibrant, urban metropolis plagued by bizarre thugs and corporate heavies, the game follows the titular hero—a streetwise vigilante outfitted with a specialized rocket-propelled backpack. Unlike traditional side-scrolling beat-'em-ups of the early '90s, Sunsoft infused this title with an idiosyncratic rhythm, blending vertical platforming traversal with aggressive close-quarters combat. Over the decades, it has achieved cult-classic status among retro collectors and emulation enthusiasts, celebrated primarily for its infectious, upbeat soundtrack, surreal enemy design, and unapologetically funky aesthetic that brilliantly captures the neon-soaked excess of the decade.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

At its core, Funky Jet revolves around mastering the interplay between standard platform jumping and the defining jetpack mechanic, which allows players to hover and dash across sprawling, multi-tiered urban stages. Players traverse construction sites, city rooftops, and warehouse districts while combating a rogue gallery of punks, security guards, and mutated beasts. Combat centers on executing swift punches, flying kicks, and utilizing the jetpack’s exhaust flames as an offensive weapon against encroaching swarms. Scattered throughout the levels are various power-ups that enhance attack speed, grant temporary invulnerability, or upgrade the jetpack's propulsion, allowing for higher jumps and rapid aerial dashes. Boss encounters at the end of each zone demand precise timing, as players must dodge heavy projectile onslaughts while exploiting brief windows of vulnerability during the boss's cooldown phases.