Chip's Challenge 2, the previously unreleased sequel to the 1989 classic puzzle game, is finally out on PC via Steam.
Developer Chuck Sommerville's sequel was actually made over 15 years ago, but sat in limbo for ages due to a legal dispute with the trademark owner. Sommerville created the classic Chip's Challenge in 10 weeks and it was such a success that he dedicated two years of his life to creating a sequel only to be told after completion that the trademark owner wanted him to personally fork over $100K to fund the marketing costs. Sommerville couldn't afford that, so the game never saw the light of day... until now.
"When I couldn't release Chip's Challenge 2, it hit me really hard. Not only had I spent two years perfecting it, I also felt I'd let down the fans too," Sommerville said. "I generally thought the only way Chip's Challenge 2 was ever going to see the light of day was by having my wife leak it on the internet on my death."
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