Chichen-Itza

About

Chichen-Itza is a 1984 platformer that drops you into a Mayan temple full of traps and hidden dangers. Your goal is to gather scattered treasures while dodging faceless enemies that vanish from sight. The catch is you must constantly relight torches to stay alive, let their flames die and you’re done. The BBC Micro version leans on simple but responsive controls, with tight level design that mixes exploration and urgency. The game’s charm lies in its relentless pacing and retro aesthetic. Players have to balance resource management with reflexes, as the invisible enemy mechanic keeps every step tense. While its graphics look sharp for the era, the true standout is the gameplay loop, short bursts of frantic action where one mistake resets your progress. A relic of early platforming, it remains a quick but tricky challenge for fans of old-school precision.