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Aztec Challenge

In the Aztec empire you were chosen for sacrifice. A forthcoming violent death you can only escape when a risky obstacle course face - the "Aztec Challenge". But that is no picnic: at the beginning it will be…

31 December 1982

Aztec Challenge is an arcade developed by Cosmi Corporation, released 31 December 1982 on Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Commodore VIC-20 and Texas Instruments TI-99.

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What Aztec Challenge is

Aztec Challenge is an arcade game developed by Cosmi Corporation and released in 1982. It is available on Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Commodore VIC-20 and Texas Instruments TI-99.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In the Aztec empire you were chosen for sacrifice. A forthcoming violent death you can only escape when a risky obstacle course face - the "Aztec Challenge". But that is no picnic: at the beginning it will be from "all sides" . pelted with spears, while one has to work its almost endless way to the temple Once there it is not friendly: trapdoors, falling boulders, snakes and spiders waiting for new victims. it is a moral imperative and a two-player mode - unfortunately alternate the players then only from. the game features 7 breathtaking levels (plus end bonus), in which a good reactivity is required. The graph corresponds unfortunately only the ordinary 1984, but does not spoil the good…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Aztec Challenge launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Aztec Challenge — frequently asked questions

When did Aztec Challenge come out?
Aztec Challenge was released on 31 December 1982 for Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Commodore VIC-20 and Texas Instruments TI-99.
Does Aztec Challenge have multiplayer?
Yes. Aztec Challenge supports multiplayer.

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