Montezuma's Revenge Atari 2600 Rom
Getting the chance to review Montezuma's Revenge is putting a huge smile on my face. This is a game from the early 80s and a game I would play all the time with my dad on our ZX Spectrum computer. It was a far cry from the console version I am looking at today, but it was a fun time none the less.
Montezumas Revenge When you enter the treasure room, keep pushing against the right side (where you came in) until the music stops – you won’t fall through the floor. You’ll then be able to collect as many treasures as you wish, but the curse is you can’t exit this room. Cartridge - Montezuma's Revenge. As a phrase, Montezuma's revenge isn't particularly old. The earliest citation of it in print that I can find is from the US newspaper The Modesto Bee, February 1959: In Mexico it sometimes is called the Aztec curse, Montezuma's revenge. And other colorful names. It can be either a mild or explosive illness. Their second title is a conversion of one of their Colecovision and Atari 5200 titles from the early 1980s: Montezuma's Revenge. The main character in Montezuma's Revenge is Panama Joe, a soldier of fortune. He's been in Central America for a couple of years searching for treasure, and now he has stumbled onto the find of the century — the. Browse All Atari 2600 Roms. 1117 downs / Rating 50%. Montezuma's Revenge - Starring Panama Joe (1983) (Parker Bros). To play Atari 2600 roms, an emulator is required. Popular Atari 2600 emulators include Cyberstella v1.2 for Windows, PC Atari v2.6 for Windows, Stella v2.3.5 for Windows. View all Atari 2600 emulators.
You Got To Run… Not “The Runs”
Ok so bad poop joke aside, Montezuma's Revenge was one of the early games that tried really hard to make it big with a mascot. In the case of this game, it is a fellow by the name of Panama Joe an adventurer. You need to find treasure and survive the horrors of this Aztec temple, tomb, or whatever it is.
What, Indiana Jones Was Taken?
The game has a very Indiana Jones kind of look to it and given the overall style. If I were a betting man I would put some money on the people making this game wishing they had the rights to use Indiana Jones. In a way I am glad this did not happen as awesome as Indiana Jones is, I do not think Montezuma's Revenge would have had the charm it has had it been a licensed game.
Of course, the version of the game you play will depend on the visuals. The version I played as a kid was not a patch on the Atari game or the later released version for the Sega Master System. No matter the version, this is a game that has a fun style to it.
More Than You Would Think
The gameplay on offer here is way more complex than many of the other games of the era. It is very impressive what they were able to do here. While the game has set levels (or floors of the temple) the game has a kind of Castlevania Symphony of the Night feel in terms of the gameplay. I say this because while you have a lot of platforming to do, you also have to collect and manage items so that you can progress through the game. It makes for a fun and challenging experience and one that holds up very well. The later levels are fun, but the game keeps you in the dark until you can find a torch. The idea here is very clever, but it can be frustrating.
I had a fantastic time once again playing through the dangers of Montezuma's Revenge! It is a really classic game from the 80s and a game that holds up way better than you would think. I am not entirely sure what version of the game I would say is the best, but no matter what version you play you are in for a great time with this. If you are in the mood for a classic, I say give this one a try and you will be in for a fun time.
Pros:
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- The game has a great sense of style
- The visuals no matter the version look good
- The gameplay is nice and tight
- It is way more challenging than you would think
- The game is just a lot of fun to play
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Cons:
- Once beaten, you can run through the game really quickly
- The dark areas of the temple can be frustrating
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