Montezuma's Revenge: Director's Cut

Name: Montezuma's Revenge: Director's Cut
Rating: 0 (8 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Normal Distribution LLC

Feb 17, 2025

Visual

side scroll

Structure

interconnected map
item gated
non linear

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

The long-awaited "Director's Cut" version of Montezuma's Revenge, envisioned and programmed by the original developer. It's the super-charged conclusion of the classic puzzle solving action-adventure platformer you loved in your youth! Finally, you will fight King Montezuma!

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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