If you’ve ever been around a 5-year-old who is even remotely familiar with smartphone games, chances are good he (or she) knows Jetpack Joyride, a dizzying game for older eyes, perhaps, but for the younger set, fun times!
In the game, your youngster teams up with Barry Steakfries (no ketchup with that, thanks) to try on experimental jetpacks from a super-secret lab, leaving evil scientists eating their exhaust fumes. The challenge for the jet set is weaving through rain bullets, bubbles, rainbows and lasers as they gain higher scores. Upgrades and customization enhance the experience for gamers, who can change outfits, add gadgets with special abilities, and collect all kinds of treats, such as coins, vehicles and power-ups.
Read more about it on the Windows Phone blog.
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Athima Chansanchai
Microsoft News Center Staff