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Game Boy Color · Action
Montezuma's Return!
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Tarantula Studios |
| Publisher | Take 2 Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 1998, Montezuma's Return! is an action game developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive.
It belongs to the GBC's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBC releases from 1998 include Wario Land II, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Bomberman Quest.
Tarantula Studios also made Grand Theft Auto 2, Austin Powers: Oh, Behave! and Austin Powers: Welcome to My Underground Lair! for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Montezuma's Return! is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Montezuma's Return! cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Xploder, Other codes). Here are a few Xploder codes to start with:
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Montezuma's Return! FAQ
When did Montezuma's Return! come out on the GBC?
Montezuma's Return! was released for the Game Boy Color in 1998.
Who made Montezuma's Return!?
It was developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive.
Is Montezuma's Return! multiplayer?
No. Montezuma's Return! is a single-player game.
How long does Montezuma's Return! take to play?
As an action game, Montezuma's Return! typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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