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Montezuma’s Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition resurrects a timeless classic for consoles and PC

Now available to wishlist on Steam, physical pre-orders open this week for Nintendo Switch


Hong Kong – October 7, 2024 – Independent developer and publisher Eastasiasoft Limited proudly announced today that 1984 platforming adventure classic Montezuma’s Revenge is coming to Steam in 2024, both as a 2.5D remake and also an expanded Director’s Cut of the retro original, bundled together in a Deluxe Edition for Steam. The reimagined modern version of Montezuma’s Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition is also in development for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, expected to release in 2025. The Steam page is now live, with Montezuma’s Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition available to wishlist.

Originally developed by Robert Jaeger and released in 1984, Montezuma’s Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition resurrects and expands the game to 100 rooms, the total that was originally intended, but now the timeless classic has been updated with 2.5D visuals presented in widescreen HD. Additionally, Robert Jaeger has expanded the original pixel version of his game, complete for the first time and to be made available as a special Director’s Cut. Both games will be part of the Deluxe Edition bundle on Steam.

Physical editions of Montezuma’s Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition are in the works for Nintendo Switch and pre-orders will open this Thursday, October 10th with online retail partner Playasia. Only 2000 Limited Editions will be produced and are to include Montezuma’s Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition on a Nintendo Switch game card, manual, soundtrack CD and numbered certificate plus the PC version of the expanded retro game Montezuma’s Revenge: Director’s Cut on a custom key-shaped USB drive, all packaged in a collector’s box with newly produced artwork. Standard copies will also be available for pre-order.

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About Montezuma’s Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition

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! This time you can choose between male and female explorers, Pedro or his sister Rosita, to delve deep into the dangerous ruins and hunt for treasures untold!

Montezuma’s Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition is remade from the ground up with vibrant 3D visuals while preserving the 1983 original’s 2D gameplay style. Run, jump and climb your way through tricky chambers to collect valuable artifacts, avoid perilous traps and fiendish enemies, find color-coded keys to progress and survive a final showdown to escape with your riches… and your life!

Key Features:

  • Choose between seasoned male and female explorers!
  • Explore 100 tricky chambers filled with traps, treasures and roving baddies.
  • Collect valuable artifacts as you solve the ruins’ many mysteries!
  • Enjoy retro aesthetics reimagined in vibrant 2.5D style.
  • Relive a timeless video game classic in its most complete form ever!


About eastasiasoft

Eastasiasoft Limited is an independent, Hong Kong–based developer and publisher of interactive entertainment specializing in video games and related media. Founded in 2007, eastasiasoft has published a diverse variety of titles in digital and physical format. Eastasiasoft is a licensed PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One publisher. Some of eastasiasoft’s recently licensed and published games are Mugen Souls Z, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever, Xuan Yuan Sword 7, Empire of Angels IV, Seven Pirates H, Moero Crystal H, Trigger Witch, Rainbow Skies, Rainbow Moon, and the Söldner-X franchise.


About Mission Critical Studios

Established in 2008, Mission Critical Studios is located in the heart of New Jersey, founded by individuals with a passion for their craft of creating unique game experiences. Mission Critical Studios has partnered with Eastasiasoft Limited on the global release of rail shooter Battle Stations Blockade for PC and consoles, and most recently they have cooperated with HMG Inc. and legendary developer Robert Jaeger to revive and reimagine classic platforming adventure game Montezuma’s Revenge.


About Handcrafted Mystical Games

Established in 2004 from a love of retro games, Handcrafted Mystical Games launched with a focus on fun and has experience in many facets of home entertainment and arcade products. With our skills and knowledge, we bring innovative and unique gaming products to life.


About Normal Distribution

Normal Distribution LLC was founded in 2005 by Robert Jaeger, the creator of the 8-bit classic game Montezuma's Revenge. The company has revived Montezuma's Revenge brand and continues to develop retro games and software for the most popular platforms.


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Montezuma's Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition
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Platforms:
PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Release:
TBA
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle
Subtitles:
English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Players:
1
Developer:
eastasiasoft, Normal Distribution, Handcrafted Mystical Games, Mission Critical Studios
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