🎮 Play Parachute Online (Atari 2600)

Name: Parachute
Availability: InStock
Author: Home Vision

🕹️ GAME CONTROLS

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`

💡 Tip: You can also connect any USB / Bluetooth Gamepad controller!

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🎮 VISUAL CONTROLLER MAPPING & GAMEPAD DIAGRAM Auto-Detect: Active

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`

Game info: 👁️ 197 plays

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Game title:	Parachute
Platform:	Atari 2600
Author (released):	Home Vision (1983)
Genre:	Action
Mode:	Single-player
Game size:	4 kB
Emulator Core:	ATARI2600
Game Manual:	📖 Official Manual (Built-in)
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License:	Freeware / Abandonware

Available online emulators for Parachute:

Different online emulators are available for Parachute. Select an emulator core below for optimal performance:

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
Atari 2600 (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
Javatari / Stella JS Engine	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡

Game description:

Parachute is a 1983 Atari 2600 action game from European publisher Home Vision. Skydivers drop from an aircraft passing overhead while you steer a rescue boat back and forth across the water below, catching each one before they hit the surface. The action quickens with each wave, demanding fast reactions and steady positioning.

How to play

Steer the rescue boat left and right with the joystick (arrow keys). The trigger is Spacebar. Use F11 to select a game variation, F12 to reset, and Alt+P to pause.

	Player 1	Player 2
Joystick	↑ ↓ ← →	T G F H
Trigger	Spacebar	A
Turbo	Del	.
Reset	F12	F12
Select	F11	F11
Pause	Alt+P	Alt+P
Color / B&W: F2 \| Paddle mode: Alt+L

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🎮 GAMEPLAY OBJECTIVES & HOW TO PLAY

Objective: Complete levels, defeat enemies, solve puzzles, and beat the final boss.
Starting Game: Click the emulator screen above or press Space / Enter to launch.
Saving Progress: Use the built-in emulator save state hotkeys or auto-save feature.
Full Screen: Press Alt + Enter or click the fullscreen icon on the toolbar.

💡 PRO TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

Lag / Stutter: Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled in your browser settings.
Audio Mute: Click inside the game screen to activate WebAudio sound synthesis.
Multiplayer: Connect two USB controllers or use WASD (P2) + Arrow Keys (P1).

Frequently asked questions about Parachute

Who made Parachute?

Parachute was published by Home Vision, released in 1983.

What kind of game is Parachute?

Parachute is a action game for the Atari 2600.

Can two people play Parachute?

No. Parachute is a single-player game, so it has no two-player mode.

How much data does Parachute load?

The Parachute ROM is 4 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.

Which emulators can run Parachute?

Parachute runs on Atari 2600 and Javatari / Stella JS Engine. You can switch between them from the emulator list further down this page if one performs better on your device.

Move / D-Pad:	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Fire / Action (A):	`X` or `K`
Jump / Special (B):	`Z` or `J`
Start / Select:	`Enter` / `Shift`

Move / WASD:	`W` `S` `A` `D`
Fire / Action (A):	`B` or `I`
Jump / Special (B):	`V` or `U`
Start / Select:	`T` / `R`

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