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The Treasures of Montezuma 4

PlayStation 3, Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Vita • 2014

Should you play it?

Free the gods’ powers and fulfill your destiny in the Treasures of Montezuma 4! This new match-three game is overflowing with mystery and excitement!

What works
  • Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • Multiple game modes and variety
  • Good graphics and sound design
  • Upgrading system and progression
  • Affordable price, especially on sale
Things to keep in mind
  • Story is thin and clichéd
  • Some grinding required for achievements
  • Randomness can affect difficulty
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Occasional performance issues reported

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Top picks

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  • Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest Collector's Edition

  • Downward: Enhanced Edition

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  • Pixel Cafe

  • Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Darkarta: A Broken Heart's Quest Collector's Edition

  • Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey Remastered

  • Drill Bird

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The Treasures of Montezuma 4: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Leadership, Creativity.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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