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Atari Lynx · Puzzle / Strategy
Chip's Challenge
| System | Atari Lynx |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | Epyx |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Chip's Challenge |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Epyx and published by Atari, Chip's Challenge arrived on the Atari Lynx in 1989 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.
It belongs to the Lynx's earliest wave of games. Other notable Lynx releases from 1989 include California Games and Blue Lightning. Among the 7 Lynx puzzle games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Chip's Challenge series. The series also appears on other systems with Chip's Challenge (C64). Epyx also made Gauntlet: The Third Encounter, California Games and Blue Lightning for the Lynx.
Chip's Challenge is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Chip's Challenge is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Chip's Challenge walkthroughs & guides
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Chip's Challenge FAQ
When did Chip's Challenge come out on the Lynx?
Chip's Challenge was released for the Atari Lynx in 1989.
Who made Chip's Challenge?
It was developed by Epyx and published by Atari.
Is Chip's Challenge multiplayer?
No. Chip's Challenge is a single-player game.
How long does Chip's Challenge take to play?
As a puzzle game, Chip's Challenge typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Chip's Challenge on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.