The wait is over! The Atari Bit Byter User Club (ABBUC) 2023 Software Contest results have been announced, and the captivating «Time Wizard» by amarok (Germany) has claimed the top spot.
This annual event saw a plethora of talented Atari enthusiasts showcasing their outstanding games. Here’s a detailed rundown of the results, revealed by Holger “Holgibo” Bommer:
«Time Wizard» by amarok (Germany)
Genre: Platformer
Battle futuristic robots attempting to alter history and seize control. As the Time Wizard, it’s up to you to save humanity. Manipulate time to outsmart your adversaries in this action-packed platformer. Points: 617 / Award: 690,93 €.
Download: Time Wizard for Atari 8-bit computers
«Night Knight» by Lars “LarsImNetz” Langhans
Genre: Platformer
Race against the clock in “Night Knight,” a high-energy single-screen platformer. Players must swiftly navigate various platforms, retrieve keys, and pass through open doors to advance to the next level. With an impressive 80 levels, the challenge is endless. Points: 605 /Award: 437,32 €.
Download: Night Knight for Atari 8-bit computers
«Zauberball’23» by Oliver “C3PU” Cyranka (Germany)
Genre: Action
Embark on a vibrant adventure in Zauberball’23. Your objective? Colorize all six game levels using a palette of three colors. With new gameplay elements and stunning graphics, this game promises a unique experience. Points: 516 / Award: 259,68 €.
Download: Zauberball’23 for Atari 8-bit computers
«Double» by Vladimir “Popmilo” Janković (Serbia)
Genre: Puzzle
“Double” challenges players’ strategic thinking and puzzle-solving skills. Shoot randomly appearing tiles upwards, aiming to merge tiles with identical numbers. By aligning two tiles vertically or horizontally, their values combine for greater points. Points: 500 / Award: 154,73 €.
Download: Double for Atari 8-bit computers
«Der Schränker 3» by Janko “Kveldulfur” Grewe
Genre: Adventure
Set in the heart of the jungle, “Der Schränker 3” presents players with the task of uncovering five hidden caves. Within four of these caves lie crucial gold keys, which must be collected to access the treasure chamber in the fifth cave. Points: 500 / Award: 154,73 €.
Download: Der Schränker 3 for Atari 8-bit computers
«Caverns of Eris» by Peter “Dr.Irata” Prodehl (Germany)
Genre: Horizontal Shooter
In “Caverns of Eris,” players will navigate an immersive cave-like environment, taking control of an animated spherical spaceship. The objective? Blast your way through unending waves of alien spaceships in this adrenaline-pumping horizontal shooter. Points: 494 / Award: 152,78 €.
Download: Caverns of Eris for Atari 8-bit computers
«Inkspill» by Vladimir “Popmilo” Janković (Serbia)
Genre: Puzzle
Drawing inspiration from the Pico8 game, “Inkspill” offers an intriguing puzzle experience. Players must strategically fill the entire screen with a single color, aiming to achieve this feat with the fewest moves possible. Points: 471 / Award: 145,75 €.
Download: Inkspill for Atari 8-bit computers
«RetroMaze» by Peter “RetroCoder” Hinz
Genre: Maze Runner
Challenge yourself with 15 increasingly intricate mazes. Navigate through the maze, collecting items to unlock the exit. Encounter chests with useful items, ghosts to trade or attack, and vortex jumps leading to new locations. Points: 440 / Award: 136,16 €.
Download: RetroMaze for Atari 8-bit computers
«Rotor» by Freddy “F#READY” Offenga and Ivo “ivop” van Poorten (Holland)
Genre: Sports
Transport yourself to the year 2102, where underground miners engage in friendly competition using drone tools known as rotors. Compete against a colleague by bouncing a colored ball in the pipelines to determine the National Rotor Champion. Points: 433 / Award: 133,99 €..
«DotA» by Martin “MatoSimi” Šimecek (Slovakia)
Genre: Puzzle
Dive into a captivating puzzle game where your goal is to connect dots and complete patterns. Exercise your logical thinking and pattern recognition skills in this engaging challenge. Points: 394 / Award: 121,92 €.
Download: DotA for Atari 8-bit computers
«Numeru» by Peter “RetroCoder” Hinz
Genre: Puzzle
Put your number-matching skills to the test in this Atari 8-bit version of Tetravex. Arrange nine tiles into a 3×3 grid, ensuring the numbers and colors on the edges align perfectly. Points: 383 / Award: 118,52 €.
Download: Numeru for Atari 8-bit computers
Every entry in the ABBUC 2023 Software Contest showcased innovation and passion, reflecting the vibrant Atari gaming community. Congratulations to all the participants and especially to “Time Wizard” for leading the pack!
