Whether it is a remake or an original game, all gamers enjoy an element of nostalgia. Chip’s Challenge originally released in 1989 as a part of the Atari Lynx launch. Since then, the release of Windows saw Chip’s Challenge cement itself in the memory of a whole generation of players. Now, you can experience the nostalgia all over again. Recently, the developer announced on Twitter that Chip’s Challenge is free on Steam.
- Blobnet is the 23rd level in Chip's Challenge 1, and is on any serious Chipster's list of Most Hated Levels of All Time.The 80 blobs bouncing around randomly within structured squares to collect 88 computer chips among thin tunnels has led to one of the most wrenching, mindless, strategic (or lack of it), and generally outrageous bold time struggles in Chip's Challenge history.
- The original 'Chips Challenge' is avaliable for download! The screenshot above shows what you get. How to set it up? Download the zip and Extract the files to any directory on your PC.
- Chip’s Challenge is a fun, tile-based puzzle game that runs on Windows XP and older (originaly designed for Windows 3.x). The game starts out with easy tutorial levels then gradually progresses to genuinely challenging brain teasers.
The mechanics of the game are not difficult to operate. With each level, you will be presented with a tiled grid. The story of the iconic puzzle game requires you to collect computer chips to progress to the next level. However, you have to face various obstacles along the way. Some levels have locked doors, enemies, movable blocks, and more. Throughout your adventure, you will be able to collect various tools to help you along the way. There are a total of 144 puzzles to complete in the original version of the game.
It’s been over 30 years since Chuck Sommerville created Chip’s Challenge. Today is goes free on Steam https://t.co/bSE1sY5dBopic.twitter.com/UqLkXx3ddR
— Chuck's Challenge (@ChucksChallenge) September 21, 2020
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There are other versions of Chip’s Challenge to enjoy
Chip's Challenge is a video game published in 1990 on DOS by U.S. It's a puzzle game, and was also released on Commodore 64, Amiga, Amstrad CPC and Atari ST.
Although Chip’s Challenge has a sequel, it took a total of 25 years to release. Once the sequel was complete, the trademark had already been sold. As a result, the developers encountered issues with publishing. With the release of Chip’s Challenge 2 in limbo, Chuck Sommerville created Chuck’s Challenge 3D. This was crowd funded by Kickstarter and released on various platforms in 2014. Thankfully, the sequel then released in 2015 with an additional 200 levels to enjoy. So far, all versions have found a degree of success.
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It is likely that you will enjoy Chip’s Challenge, whether you are in it for the nostalgia, or are a first time player. Also, you have the option to choose between the original Atari look, and the Windows version. Now that Chip’s Challenge is free on Steam, it is likely that the iconic title will gain popularity once again.