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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, Xevious and Grand Prix.

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

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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