Montezuma's Return
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Montezuma's Return is a 1998 action/adventure
video game and the sequel to the original Parker Brothers
game Montezuma's Revenge
. The game as originally released was a platform game, such as Jumpman
, Lode Runner
and Mario
. According to Steve Bergenholtz, the Utopia Technologies spokesperson, the musical score was written by a TV and film veteran.
Many traps exist in the levels that harm Max, especially lava surfaces. Some traps like deep pits and spikes will kill Max instantly on impact. Some enemies that cannot be harmed like skulls serve as traps. Traps also kill enemies (except the deep pits). To reach higher places, Max may need to climb ropes horizantally and vertically. Platforms that move require the player to correctly time jumps. Max can attack enemies by punching and kicking which can also be done in midair. Max now and then will need to swim in some areas, in which the player will have to watch the oxygen level and surface before Max runs out of air and health. Enemies die if they are pushed in water.
There are other collectable items as well as treasures. Max can collect bananas or watermelon chunks to heal damage and key artifacts to unlock barriers.
and Game Boy Color
, with the Game Boy Color version being the most common. These play more like the original Montezuma's Revenge and were developed by Tarantula Studios.
Action-adventure game
An action-adventure game is a video game that combines elements of the adventure game genre with various action game elements. It is perhaps the broadest and most diverse genre in gaming, and can include many games which might better be categorized under narrow genres...
video game and the sequel to the original Parker Brothers
Parker Brothers
Parker Brothers is a toy and game manufacturer and brand. Since 1883, the company has published more than 1,800 games; among their best known products are Monopoly, Cluedo , Sorry, Risk, Trivial Pursuit, Ouija, Aggravation, and Probe...
game Montezuma's Revenge
Montezuma's Revenge (video game)
Montezuma's Revenge is a video game for Atari home computers, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Apple II, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, IBM PC, Sega Master System, and ZX Spectrum . It was created by Robert Jaeger and published in 1984 by Parker Brothers. The game's title references a colloquial American...
. The game as originally released was a platform game, such as Jumpman
Jumpman
Jumpman is a platform game written by Randy Glover and released by Epyx in 1983. Originally developed for the Atari 400/800, versions were also released for the Commodore 64, Apple II, and IBM PC....
, Lode Runner
Lode Runner
Lode Runner is a 1983 platform game, first published by Brøderbund. It is one of the first games to include a level editor, a feature that allows players to create their own levels for the game. This feature bolstered the game's popularity, as magazines such as Computer Gaming World held contests...
and Mario
Mario
is a fictional character in his video game series, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Serving as Nintendo's mascot and the main protagonist of the series, Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation...
. According to Steve Bergenholtz, the Utopia Technologies spokesperson, the musical score was written by a TV and film veteran.
Storyline
Max Montezuma is a soldier descended from an ancient Aztec emperor. Max stumbles across a deserted, uncharted island, and conveniently crashes his plane on it. On this as yet undiscovered, prior to Max's getting there, island, Max only has a flashlight, canteen, and an entire lost Aztec civilization, and restore the desecrated tomb of his ancestors all into the collective coincidental bargain. Max must discover the link between the ancient Aztecs and an alien race of saucer flying mystery.Gameplay
The main objective is to control Max to the ending destination of the level. There are eight levels (nine in newer versions) In every level the player collects treasures, defeats enemies, maneuvers across tricky and puzzling platforms, jumping pads, climbing ropes until the player finally reaches the boss room. The boss must be defeated to access the exit of the level. Not every boss can be defeated directly and requires a specific action to affect them (e.g. Using the Lava Lord's own exploding lava rocks against him). If the player has collected 100% treasures, the player can play the bonus level, which involves collecting all the treasures.Many traps exist in the levels that harm Max, especially lava surfaces. Some traps like deep pits and spikes will kill Max instantly on impact. Some enemies that cannot be harmed like skulls serve as traps. Traps also kill enemies (except the deep pits). To reach higher places, Max may need to climb ropes horizantally and vertically. Platforms that move require the player to correctly time jumps. Max can attack enemies by punching and kicking which can also be done in midair. Max now and then will need to swim in some areas, in which the player will have to watch the oxygen level and surface before Max runs out of air and health. Enemies die if they are pushed in water.
There are other collectable items as well as treasures. Max can collect bananas or watermelon chunks to heal damage and key artifacts to unlock barriers.
Graphics
Graphics are multiple, high-resolution 65,000 color graphics. The object modeling takes into account physics, such as gravity, reflection, air, and other features. The game is true 3D with movement in six degrees of freedom. Optional Fast Phong- and Gouraud shaded, perspective-mapping, light-sourcing, real-time shadows, bump mapping, z-buffering, MIP mapping and other things combine with multiple movable point and spotlight light sources, view ports, and cameras to make the graphics an outstanding visual treat. Weather effects and underwater sequences add to the effects.Ports
There are also versions for the Game BoyGame Boy
The , is an 8-bit handheld video game device developed and manufactured by Nintendo. It was released in Japan on , in North America in , and in Europe on...
and Game Boy Color
Game Boy Color
The is Nintendo's successor to the 8-bit Game Boy handheld game console, and was released on October 21, 1998 in Japan, November 19, 1998 in North America, November 23, 1998 in Europe and November 27, 1998 in the United Kingdom. It features a color screen and is slightly thicker and taller than...
, with the Game Boy Color version being the most common. These play more like the original Montezuma's Revenge and were developed by Tarantula Studios.
External links
- Montezuma's Return at 3D Gamers
- Montezuma's Return (PC) at IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
- Montezuma's Return (GBC) at IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
- Montezuma's Return (PC) at IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
- Montezuma's Return (GBC) at IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...