Four decades on from its original release, Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition finally delivers the version its creator always intended.
Now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch for £12.49, this revived adventure transforms the 1983 classic into a vibrant 2.5D platformer while retaining the precision, charm and danger that made it iconic. There’s Play Anywhere support if you’re an Xbox player too.
Whether you remember the original or you’re discovering it for the first time, this new edition brings Pedro’s perilous journey into a modern era with style.
A Classic Adventure, Rebuilt For A New Generation
When Montezuma’s Revenge launched back in 1983, its sprawling, trap-filled temple felt ahead of its time. And we remember loving it at the time.
The 40th Anniversary Edition goes a step further by rebuilding the entire game from the ground up, allowing players to experience a more fully realised interpretation of Robert Jaeger’s original vision.
Choose Your Explorer
For the first time, players can take on the ruins as either Pedro or his sister Rosita, giving this version a welcome bit of extra character. Both are seasoned explorers, both are determined, and both are probably wishing they packed more rope.
The temple is now larger than ever, featuring 100 handcrafted rooms filled with pitfalls, roving enemies, ancient mysteries and treasures waiting to be reclaimed. Every chamber demands a different approach – careful timing, bold leaps or the classic “hope this platform doesn’t crumble beneath me” energy.
Classic 2D Gameplay, Modern 2.5D Glow
Instead of redesigning the game from scratch, the developers chose a more loving route: preserving the structure and feel of the original while wrapping it in crisp, colourful 3D environments. It’s a blend that works incredibly well.
The controls are snappy, the hazards feel authentic and the entire adventure walks a perfect line between retro nostalgia and modern polish.
Your goal is to make it through the labyrinth with as many valuables as you can carry – and ideally your life. Expect keys to hunt for, enemies to outsmart and a climactic confrontation that closes the door on the temple for good… assuming you get out at all.
Quick Summary Of Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition
- Price: £12.49
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch
- Full remake of the 1983 classic
- Play as Pedro or Rosita
- 100 rooms of traps, puzzles and treasure
- Retro gameplay in modern 2.5D visuals
- The most complete version of the game ever released
A Thoughtful Restoration Of A Gaming Landmark
Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition doesn’t just revive a classic – it reconnects players with a formative moment in gaming history. Whether you’re nostalgic for the 8-bit era or just love a good treasure-hunting challenge, this newly restored expedition into the ruins is absolutely worth taking.
We’ll send you the way of the Xbox Store, the PlayStation Store, the Nintendo eShop and the Steam page. Pick your poison and stay tuned for our full review.
