# Montezuma's Revenge! — user reviews > 119 indexed App Store user reviews of Montezuma's Revenge! by Normal Distribution LLC, rated 5.00/5 from 3 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montezumas-revenge/id509963793/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/montezumas-revenge/id509963793.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## What do users think of Montezuma's Revenge!? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Authentic recreation of classic 1980s game - 🎨 Faithful graphics matching original versions - 🔊 Accurate sound effects from the era - 🎯 Challenging gameplay that remains engaging - 📱 Works smoothly on modern iOS devices - 🕹️ Multiple control options available - ✨ Modern graphics option alongside retro mode - 💾 Progress saving functionality - 🎪 Nostalgic experience for original players - ⚡ Responsive controls once mastered **Cons** - 🎮 Touch controls difficult compared to joystick - 📱 Small virtual joystick hard to use precisely - 🐛 Screen flipping bug (unresponsive to fixes) - ❌ No Bluetooth controller support - 🎯 Unresponsive and imprecise controls - 🔄 Character movement inconsistencies - 📺 Display issues on certain iOS versions - 🎮 Controls feel clunky and rigid - ⚠️ Limited continues (only 1-2 per level) - 🔊 Sound issues on some devices **Commonly reported bugs** - Screen flipping/rotation bug causing unplayable state - Display only shows half screen on landscape rotation - Character doesn't stop when input released - Jump mechanics broken (can't jump from standstill) - Invisible wall collision detection issues - Sound not working on iPad Pro - Controls unresponsive in certain situations - Character glitches into running mode after jump - Room transition alignment issues - iOS 13 display compatibility issues **Most requested features** - Bluetooth wireless controller support - tvOS version for Apple TV - Infinite continues or easy mode option - iCade/8-Bitty controller support - Customizable control options - Larger jump button - Screen swipe controls instead of joystick - Global and local high score tracking - Menu theme selection option - Game speed adjustment - More retro games (Shamus, Spelunker, Pharaoh's Curse) - Ability to continue from same level after game over ## Newest reviews (12 of 119) ### 3/5 — Oui… mais non. *2022-12-25* À peine contrôlable malgré les diverses options :( ### 2/5 — Virtual controls don’t work *2022-11-26* The game itself Would be amazing if not for the unresponsive and imprecise controls. They miss jumps and directional taps so often I stopped playing this game due to frustration of unnecessary lost lives. I tried all kids of control settings but none work well enough to actually enjoy the game. Please fix the issue so I can start playing this iconic oldie again. **Developer response:** control problems have been addressed in the update. -R ### 3/5 — Please fix this bug *2022-11-13, version 1.325* In a room in the second half of the first level, the walls are invisible, and i can’t get through. Please fix this invisible wall bug. ### 4/5 — Great Update ✨ But… *2021-05-18, version 1.324* The New update is great! However I preferred the classic menu theme with the classic audio compared to the New One. It would be great if you could have the option to choose your menu and audio theme! 🙏🏼 ### 2/5 — Disappointing *2020-07-15, version 1.23* Terrible controls even on iPad Pro12.9” ### 3/5 — Prior versions on iOS worked better, especially jumping *2020-05-31* The early iOS version worked better than the most recent version. I used to be able to jump left or right from a standstill, now you have to move before jumping. That makes it very difficult to pass certain rooms. I actually completed all levels in the early iOS version, it’s impossible now. **Developer response:** Would you join the beta program and help me address this? ### 3/5 — Rad, but... *2020-05-14, version 1.23* ... its touch screen controls are hard compared to joysticks and clicky keyboards from the rad 80s. ### 3/5 — Great game but please allow different control options *2020-05-07, version 1.23* Great game but unplayable due to tiny joystick and no way to customize controls. Developers please allow different control options . Thanks ### 2/5 — Could be fun *2020-05-06* The controls are too difficult (and small) to make it enjoyable to use. ### 2/5 — Bug. Screen turns vertical and stays there *2020-04-07* I am not someone that spend money on games for my mobile. But Montezuma is not a game it’s a legend... hours and hours of joy with the Atari 8bit, a game that does a lot with so little. But as of today’s standard the conversion suffer from crucial flaws and bugs that destroy brick by brick what was build with so much effort. Please fix and honour the legend. ### 4/5 — Great! Just like original but... *2019-12-29* 2 issues I have that I think can be addressed. 1. The joysticks/control is poor. Almost every time I play, I get unintended movement due to the joystick design. Maybe make the entire screen swipable so that I don’t have to perfectly align my thumb on the small circle to move. Also make it so that I can use a Bluetooth joystick. 2. Every time I enter a new “room” and gradually moves to the new room so that I see half the new and half the old. I like the idea, but it just gets annoying and confusing sometimes. The original would completely switch between rooms. **Developer response:** Bluetooth controllers are supported in the upcoming release. Also, Retro gfx mode will not scroll. Thanks for the feedback. ### 2/5 — Screen flip issue *2019-09-09* Great Game! Screen flip issues still not resolved( ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Lies in the description *2021-05-27, version 1.325* The description of the game says it has joystick support. It does not. It does not recognize my controller at all. This is an old game from the 80s that was meant to play with a controller. Touch screen controls are just not the same. ### 1/5 — Unplayable *2020-05-05* Classic game with unplayable controls. ### 1/5 — App error iOS 13 *2020-04-07* Loved the game so decided to buy it on the App Store but unfortunately there is an issue with the display screen on iOS13. When the screen tilts it only displays half the screen on both iPhone and iPad. Very disappointed that I spent money on a game that I am unable to play. ### 1/5 — Flipping screen *2019-10-08* I love that game. Did play a lot on my c64 when I was a child. Finally found this so memories coming back. But sadly the bug was never fixed. Screen flipping all the time so unable to play. Very bad that you have to pay for game which don’t work properly. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy... doesn’t work do to screen flip bug *2019-08-18, version 1.22* It’s totally unplayable ### 1/5 — 😡👎🏻 *2019-07-22, version 1.22* J’ai pas pu jouer 2 secondes. Avant même que je rentre dans la partie, l’écran du jeux se vire tout seul. Et après je vois que la moitié du jeux. J’ai un iPhone 7. Je veux être remboursé!!! ### 1/5 — Screen flipping bug still there *2019-06-28, version 1.22* After a few play-throughs, my screen flipped. The bug is still there. Sadly, the company appears to have abandoned the software. ### 1/5 — Update to controls - Painful *2019-06-20, version 1.22* Please go back to the earlier version of the controls. The new changes to this game today are horrible. The movement controls are not responsive It slows you down. I’ll have to relearn how to move the player through the game again entirely. It is like learning to ride a bike again. Please revert Also screens are not in alignment as you move from up and down through the levels. ### 1/5 — Bugs need fixed... *2018-08-24, version 1.22* Great to see it on iOS. Great memories. However looks like it stopped working due to bugs. Once fixed I would increase rations to 5 stars. ### 1/5 — What happens when good games... *2018-07-10* ...are bought by bad companies. I loved this game when I was a kid. Played on my colecovision and my C64. I downloaded this game a couple of years ago and it was hella hard. Deleted it, and re-downloaded a couple of nights ago. I see the screen flipping bug reported in October of 2017 STILL hasn’t been fixed. So, I’m going to delete it, and try again in another year or two, after the fail boat sinks and the last remaining survivor who gives a crap makes it to shore. Or, maybe this October I’ll sing happy birthday to the screen flipping bug. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Works fantastic Jan 2023 *2023-01-04* Very happily purchased once noticing this game in the App Store! The graphics and sound effects are just as I remember them from the 80s. The controls are an adjustment as I, quite like other commenters, played with a joystick. But once you get used to them I would say they work pretty good. Played all the way through beating each of the 9 levels and some! ### 5/5 — Nostalgia overload *2022-03-22* This brings back so many good memories! However, please please please release a version for tvOS! ### 5/5 — PS4 controller *2022-02-14* If you want 5 stars... ### 5/5 — Great classic *2021-10-18* Very impressed with how this game plays, was a little disappointed to find that using with iOS does not allow the use of a controller, however, customer service went above and beyond to try and reconcile the issue, so they are still getting 5 stars from me. Please look into making some more retro games, such as “shamus” or “spelunker” or maybe “pharaoh’s curse”. I’d pay for all three! ### 5/5 — Thank you *2021-05-31* I'd like to write a long heart felt review but it is too emotional to do because this game means so much to me, I'll just start crying. All I can say is ..... THANK YOU Edit: I like the new updates. This is the first video game I ever played, back in the 80’s on the computer. This game is friggin iconic, a legend, it paved the way for so many games to come. How crazy is it that this is actually available? Thank you to all involved. Lastly, I don’t think it’s physically possible to beat every level!!! I might be the first, but it will take years. Haha 2nd edit: wow I didnt see this coming! Great new update, the modern version is awesome looking, big changes. Plays a little smoother too. Wootwoot ### 5/5 — Simple, and fun game *2020-05-12, version 1.23* Simple, but extremely fun game, with awesome controls, and a few bugs that should be fixed. ### 5/5 — Great game just like the apple IIGS version *2020-05-06, version 1.23* Great game but the joystick/controls are too small and hard to control. ### 5/5 — Great game *2020-04-01, version 1.22* Very retro and provides fond memories of when I used to play this game as a child on a Commodore 64 😆 Absolute awesome way to spend the time during this morbid Covid 19 quarantined hellaciously boring and stressfully mind shattering apocalypse. ### 5/5 — 👍👍👍 *2019-12-08, version 1.22* 😆 ### 5/5 — Nostalgia *2019-08-27, version 1.22* This game brings me back to the 80’s. While it is a little more difficult on iPhone it’s still great fun!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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