Montezuma&s;s Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition

Montezuma&s;s Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition

January 16, 2025

PC

Experience classic adventure fully evolved! The 1983 classic multi-room platformer Montezuma’s Revenge returns in 2.5D glory, and now Pedro’s adventure is bigger than ever with 100 tricky rooms to explore! For its 40th anniversary, what was once an unfinished game is now resurrected to match the full vision of creator …

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58.4

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Critic Reviews (12)

Ashley Barnett-Cosgrove MKAU Gaming Jan 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

32.0

"“Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition” is a game that brings the difficulty of 80s gaming into the now. If you played the original or are looking for an old-school challenge, “Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition” is …"

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Chris Dunlap Gaming Age Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"I can only recommend Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition if you are familiar with the original game and already know what you are getting into or are looking for a challenge that, many people have tried and failed …"

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Connor Nichols Seafoam Gaming Jan 2025
30.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

25.0

"This 40th Anniversary edition somehow manages to be outright terrible in so many ways. No D-Pad controls, weird input timing, one of the most hideous presentations I’ve ever dealt with here on SFG, and a lot of baffling design choices …"

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Danny Neleman Retrolike.net Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

55.0

"Montezuma&s;s Revenge&s;s archaic &s;flash game&s; look and production feels more in place somewhere in the early 2000&s;s than 2025, which weird to say about a release that is supposed to celebrate and revive an 40 year-old franchise. That said, it …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Jan 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Montezuma’s Revenge: The 40th Anniversary Edition is a faithful celebration of a gaming classic. The retro gameplay is intact, offering the same sense of challenge and reward that made the original so beloved. With its accessible features and expanded content …"

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Jim Smale Gert Lush Gaming Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

42.0

"Montezuma’s Revenge: The 40th Anniversary Edition brings back a classic with a bigger adventure and a lot of nostalgic charm. It has simple controls, a tough challenge, and a faithful recreation of the original experience. At the same time, the …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jan 2025
63.0 /100

"It’s really cool to see the game’s return, with many of the stages being just as I remember them, but it has numerous missteps as well"

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Jan 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"Montezuma&s;s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition is not a pleasant experience. That may be the point, judging from the title. But, save for one key decision, the updates here somehow make this version seem even more dated than the …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Jan 2025
35.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"I really tried to appreciate the fact another classic gaming franchise from the earlier days of the medium was finally making a comeback, cementing its legacy, but I had a miserable time playing Montezuma’s Revenge: The 40th Anniversary Edition. It’s …"

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Mario Vadillo Comunidad Xbox Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Mission Critical Studios and Eastasiasoft Limited bring us back a polished gem, ready to be enjoyed."

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Jan 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Montezuma&s;s Revenge &s; The 40th Anniversary Edition offers nostalgic fun with updated graphics and new levels, but repetitive gameplay, softlocks, and a lack of modern QoL features hold it back. Still, its classic charm provides enjoyment for longtime fans."

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Rodrigo Mendes Arbex Pizza Fria Jan 2025
88.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition can please both those who lived through the golden age of gaming and new adventurers who enjoy the metroidvania style and the difficulty of soulslikes."

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