Jetpack was published by Adept Software, released in 1993.

What kind of game is Jetpack?

Jetpack is a action, platform game for the MS-DOS.

Can two people play Jetpack?

Yes. Jetpack supports multiplayer (Multiplayer). Player 1 uses the arrow keys, player 2 uses WASD, and two USB or Bluetooth gamepads can be connected instead.

How much data does Jetpack load?

The Jetpack ROM is 486 kB. It is fetched once when you press play and then cached by your browser, so returning to the game does not download it again.

Jetpack Game (1993) - DOS

Name: Jetpack
Availability: InStock
Author: Adept Software

Action / Button	Keyboard Key
D-Pad (Up / Down / Left / Right)	`Arrow Keys`
Button A	`Z` or `J`
Button B	`X` or `K`
Button X / Turbo A	`A` or `U`
Button Y / Turbo B	`S` or `I`
Select	`Shift`
Start	`Enter`

Gamepad Input	Retro Function	Keyboard Key
D-Pad / Analog	Character Movement / Steering	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Button A (East)	Primary Action / Attack / Fire	`Z` / `K`
Button B (South)	Secondary / Jump / Cancel	`X` / `J`
Button X / Y	Special / Turbo / Extra Fire	`A` / `S`
Select	Insert Coin / Select Option	`Right Shift`
Start	Game Start / Pause Game	`Enter`

Gamepad Input

Retro Function

Keyboard Key

D-Pad / Analog

Character Movement / Steering

▲ ▼ ◄ ►

Button A (East)

Primary Action / Attack / Fire

Z / K

Button B (South)

Secondary / Jump / Cancel

X / J

Button X / Y

Special / Turbo / Extra Fire

A / S

Select

Insert Coin / Select Option

Right Shift

Start

Game Start / Pause Game

Enter

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
MS-DOS (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
JS-DOS v3.0 / DOSBox Engine	`Emscripten C++`	YES	YES	NO	NO	PLAY ⚡

Emulator Core Engine

Technology

Multiplayer

Gamepad

Touch

Ads

Action / Switch

EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)

WebAssembly / JS

YES

▶ ACTIVE

MS-DOS (Recommended)

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

JS-DOS v3.0 / DOSBox Engine

Emscripten C++

YES

PLAY ⚡

Jetpack is a puzzle-platformer released for DOS in 1993 by Adept Software. You play as a treasure hunter navigating single-screen levels, using a jetpack and a phase shifter to collect every green emerald and reach the exit door. The game blends arcade action with careful fuel management and route planning, and is well remembered for its built-in level editor.

How to play

Your goal is to collect all the gems to open the door to the next level. Your jetpack allows you to fly, but fuel is limited and must be replenished by picking up fuel tanks. The phase shifter lets you temporarily disintegrate certain brick blocks to create paths or trap pursuing enemies. Use the arrow keys to move, and your browser’s DOS mapped action keys (typically Alt/Ctrl or Z/X) to fire your jetpack and phase shifter.

Tips

Conserve fuel: Jetpack fuel runs out quickly. Walk or drop whenever possible to save fuel for when you really need it.
Trap enemies: The phase shifter is an excellent defensive tool. Dig holes in the floor to trap roaming enemies so you can safely pass.
Watch the timer: Blocks destroyed by the phase shifter will eventually regenerate. Make sure you are not inside a block when it seals back up, or you will lose a life.