Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action

Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE

SystemSega Master System
Released1989
GenreAction
DeveloperParker Brothers
PublisherParker Brothers
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Parker Brothers, Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE arrived on the Sega Master System in 1989 as an action game.

It landed about 3 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1989 include Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, King's Quest I and Psycho Fox.

Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Master System 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 Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE 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 Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00C0-0709
Level Modifier (0-5)00C0-050X
Jump Warp Through Screens - End00C0-0409

See all Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE cheats

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The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE FAQ

When did Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE come out on the Master System?

Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE was released for the Sega Master System in 1989.

Who made Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE?

It was developed by Parker Brothers.

Is Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE multiplayer?

No. Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE is a single-player game.

How long does Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE take to play?

As an action game, Montezuma's Revenge: Featuring PANAMA JOE 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.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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