The Treasures of Montezuma 3

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 93 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • music
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The Treasures of Montezuma 3 is a match-three puzzle game with vibrant visuals and engaging gameplay. Players must create matches of three or more symbols to collect valuable treasures and ancient artifacts. With increasing difficulty levels, numerous power-ups, and bonus rounds, this game offers a challenging and enjoyable experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
stability10 negative mentions
  • The game features colorful graphics and an engaging Aztec theme, making it visually appealing.
  • Gameplay is fun and challenging, with interesting mechanics like totems and power-ups that enhance the match-3 experience.
  • It serves as a great casual game for players looking to unwind, with a nostalgic feel for those familiar with the series.
  • The game suffers from frequent crashes and memory leaks, often losing player progress and requiring restarts.
  • There are significant technical issues, including inconsistent scoring and a lack of proper resolution support, making it frustrating to play.
  • The game is criticized for being a mobile port with minimal improvements, leading to a lack of depth and replay value compared to other titles in the genre.
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful and pleasant visuals, particularly in the context of a match-3 game, while others criticize the simplistic, cartoonish 2D graphics typical of low-effort mobile apps. Additionally, there are concerns about technical issues, such as resolution options and performance on mobile devices, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are considered good by some, they fall short of the high standards expected from PC games.

    • “This particular entry has fantastic graphics and well-made music, but it's a match-3 game so you shouldn't expect much more than that.”
    • “The visuals are really nice and the soundtrack fits the theme of treasure hunting in some Aztec ruin.”
    • “The game has beautiful graphics and okay music.”
    • “There's no options to change the resolution for the mobile app or customize the graphics settings.”
    • “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality mobile phone graphics.”
    • “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay of "Treasures of Montezuma" features a unique match-3 mechanic that enhances the experience by allowing players to collect gems for score multipliers, making it more engaging than typical match-3 games. While the gameplay is generally polished and offers significant replayability through different difficulty modes, many users report frequent crashes that severely impact their experience. Overall, the core mechanics are solid, but technical issues detract from the enjoyment.

    • “Treasures of Montezuma's unique mechanic as a match-3 puzzle is that some of the matching blocks can contain gems, and it's gathering these gems which ups your score multiplier and makes the game a lot more fun than other average match-3 games (of which there are thousands).”
    • “Gameplay doesn't differ much throughout the game, but it feels really, really, really good to get a combo going.”
    • “The gameplay is well polished.”
    • “This game has had a serious bug of just crashing after 20 - 30 minutes of gameplay since its release on Steam.”
    • “I have about 5 hours of gameplay and during that time it has crashed around 20 times, so if this is not fixed I won't play this anymore.”
    • “But gameplay it's match 3 with special totem powers, but now the game isn't working right and there are zero achievements.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in this game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its ability to set an atmospheric tone that complements the treasure-hunting theme. While some find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, others note that it can become repetitive and may stop playing during longer sessions, leading to game crashes. Overall, the music enhances the experience, despite some technical issues.

    • “The soundtrack is good and sets the atmosphere well.”
    • “The visuals are really nice and the soundtrack fits the theme of treasure hunting in some Aztec ruin.”
    • “+ The music is simply epic!”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “Speaking of the game sounds, you can tell it's about to crash because it will stop making the match sounds and talking while the background music still plays.”
    • “Plus, if you play for too long, the music stops playing and then it freezes up.”
  • stability10 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant issue, with users reporting frequent crashes and freezes occurring after 20 to 60 minutes of gameplay. Many players have experienced unresolvable lags, particularly when using Steam's overlay, leading to hard shutdowns and a generally frustrating experience. Despite its potential, the game appears to be plagued by longstanding bugs that detract from its enjoyment.

    • “However, it freezes after 30 to 60 minutes of play, and sometimes requires a hard shutdown to recover.”
    • “Frequent crashes and freezes on Windows 7.”
    • “Do not buy this game; it freezes after 20-30 minutes and has been like this for quite some time.”
  • story6 mentions

    The reviews indicate a significant disappointment with the story aspect, highlighting a complete lack of narrative compared to previous installments. Users express a longing for the storyline present in earlier games, emphasizing that the absence of a story detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “There is no story.”
    • “I miss the storyline the first game had.”
    • “Despite the complete lack of a story (which, okay, isn't a staple of Montezuma games, but this one really has nothing at all).”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Overall, reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability; while some players find significant value in replaying the game on different difficulty levels, others feel that the lack of depth diminishes the incentive to return. Enhancements like earning coins for perks could improve replay value, but not all games succeed in this regard.

    • “Adding replay value and incentive to go back and do previous levels to earn more coins for perks.”
    • “Gameplay offers huge replayability, especially if you play the game in normal mode and then again on hard mode. I have spent countless hours on it when I had no internet.”
    • “They seldom have enough depth or replay value to keep me coming back for more.”
    • “There is little incentive to replay levels, as the rewards do not feel meaningful.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of "The Treasures of Montezuma 3" is criticized as a cash grab, with users viewing it as a low-quality mobile port that exploits the match-3 genre. While some appreciate the mobile version despite its ad presence, the overall sentiment reflects frustration over its lack of originality and the prevalence of similar games on Steam.

    • “The Treasures of Montezuma 3 is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The Treasures of Montezuma 3 is yet another of literally hundreds of mobile app match-3/Bejeweled/Candy Crush ripoff games infesting Steam and lowering the average quality of all video games everywhere.”
    • “The mobile version is plagued with typical mobile ads, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or a second playthrough to effectively progress.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The soundtrack is praised for effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience.

    • “The soundtrack is excellent and really enhances the atmosphere.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into its world.”
    • “The combination of visuals and sound creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on mobile devices without being hindered by hardware limitations.

    • “The game performs exceptionally well, showing impressive optimization that overcomes any limitations a phone or tablet might have.”
    • “I am amazed at how well-optimized this game is; it runs smoothly without any noticeable restrictions on my device.”
    • “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless gaming experience regardless of the hardware constraints.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Despite the potential of the game, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end devices.”
    • “I experienced constant crashes and long loading times, which indicates a significant lack of optimization.”
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