[Reversing] Have a question for reversers!

Hi, is this game still simple to reverse? I am looking for a game to test my reversing skills on.

About a year ago I heard all you had to do was skip a check. What is it like now?

Is it still the same thing?
Kill HackShield, jump a check in the game?

Also, just curious. How do you find things like speedhack? Via OllyDbg or cheatengine? Probably via Olly correct?

Perfect game to reverse, there's no anti-cheat (yet). If you're looking to learn, this game is the one.