Well, this blog has been running for one year! I thought it might be good to put together a top 10 list of the best games I’ve reviewed, or at least my personal favorites. Feel free to give your own opinions! Here they are, in no particular order:

• 1. Galaxian
• 2. BurgerTime!
• 3. Aztec Challenge
• 4. Jumpman
• 5. LightCycle 3D
• 6. Space Invaders 2D/3D
• 7. Typhoon 2001
• 8. Chicken Invaders
• 9. Pac Man
• 10. Plasma Pong

I wonder if there are readers who remember this great game, Aztec Challenge. I invested most of my teenage years playing this game on the Commodore 64 and managed to complete all the levels once – one of my greatest accomplishments! I have been looking for a PC version of Aztec Challenge for ages and I happen to have found one today!

You start off running the gauntlet of spear throwers – avoid the spears by jumping and ducking with the UP and DOWN arrow keys – who are trying to thwart your escape from slavery. The pyramid gets closer and closer, but if you get hit you have to start the level all over!

I don’t know if all the levels are there (I’m a little out of practice and can’t seem to get past the first level!! *blushes*) but it’s a completely portable version of the game with modern graphics. Neat! It doesn’t save high scores though. I still wish I could find a full screen PC version with the original look. Playing in the small VICE emulator window just doesn’t have the same effect.

Download the Aztec Challenge remake here: http://www.merseyremakes.co.uk/games/aztecchallenge.zip

For some help with this game, check out: Aztec Challenge FAQ/Walkthru.