Trailer for “Montezuma’s Revenge – Director’s Cut” revealed | Video
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Forty years after the release of the original game for 8-bit computers, the company Normal Distribution -owned by Robert Jaeger, the legendary programmer of "Montezuma's Revenge"- has announced the release of "Montezuma's Revenge - Director's Cut".
This version includes 99 completely renovated rooms, as well as new features such as trampolines, elevators and exploding flowerpots. It also incorporates elements that will keep players hooked, such as totems needed to complete levels (dubbed "the challenge of the Three Masks") and nine stages featuring the long-awaited confrontation with King Montezuma.
"Parker Bros. cut my game down to fit 8k cartridges. The Director's Cut is my complete vision for Montezuma's Revenge, with almost every room new or vastly improved, a final boss, and many new features. This is truly a new Montezuma game," Jaeger said in a statement. Interview for Gog.comin December 2023.
The game is scheduled to be released in the second quarter of 2024, along with the "40th Anniversary" version - with modern graphics and more complex rooms with new challenges - for various consoles and computers.
In a brief statement to Atariteca, Jaeger revealed that the game will be released initially for PC. He also left open the possibility of a version for Atari 8-bit computers. "I know that everyone wants (the game on) the Atari 800 (...) If things go well, I still plan to do it."
Marking the 40th anniversary of the classic “Montezuma’s Revenge,” the release of “Montezuma’s Revenge – Director’s Cut” offers a unique opportunity for fans of the original game and lovers of retro titles alike. With a set of modern features and improvements, this version promises a completely renewed experience without losing the spirit that made Robert Jaeger’s title a video game icon since its debut in 1984.
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