Space Jockey (video game)

Space Jockey is an unreleased video game project developed by Asharon Software in 1994 for the Atari Jaguar console. It was intended to be a 3D space combat simulator where the player would pilot a fighter ship, engaging in dogfights and completing missions within a vast, explorable universe.

The game's premise revolved around the player taking on the role of a space pilot, navigating through various star systems and encountering different alien races. Gameplay was planned to include resource management, ship customization, and a branching storyline influenced by player choices.

Despite being showcased at video game trade shows, including the 1994 Winter Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Space Jockey never saw commercial release. Several factors contributed to its cancellation, including financial difficulties faced by Asharon Software and the Atari Jaguar's overall market failure.

While the full extent of the game's features and content remains unknown due to its incomplete state, available information suggests Space Jockey aimed to provide a complex and immersive space simulation experience on the Atari Jaguar. Pre-release material showcased promising 3D graphics and ambitious gameplay mechanics for its time.

The legacy of Space Jockey resides in its status as an unreleased and intriguing title within the Atari Jaguar's library. Although never available to the public, it remains a subject of interest for collectors and enthusiasts of the console, representing a lost potential within its limited lifespan.