Pitfall!
Genres:
Platform
Adventure
Themes:
Action
Perspective:
Side view
Game modes:
Single player
Released on:
01/09/1982
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Xbox 360
Commodore C64/128/MAX
MSX
Legacy Mobile Device
Atari 2600
Atari 8-bit
Atari 5200
Intellivision
ColecoVision
Windows Phone
Language Support
▶Involved Companies:
Activision
Developer
Publisher
JAMDAT Mobile
Publisher
Firebird Software
Publisher
Pony Canyon
Publisher
Krome Studios
Porting
Microsoft Game Studios
Publisher
Polyvox
Publisher
Summary
Pitfall! is a video game designed by David Crane for the Atari 2600 and released by Activision in 1982. The player controls Pitfall Harry and is tasked with collecting all the treasures in a jungle within 20 minutes while avoiding obstacles and hazards.
History
The player must maneuver a character (Pitfall Harry) through a maze-like jungle in an attempt to recover 32 treasures in a 20-minute time period. Along the way, he must negotiate numerous hazards, including pits, quicksand, rolling logs, fire, rattlesnakes, scorpions, and crocodiles. Harry may jump over or otherwise avoid these obstacles by climbing, running, or swinging on vines. Treasure includes gold and silver bars, diamond rings, and bags of money. Under the jungle there is a tunnel which Harry can access through ladders found at various points. Travelling though the tunnel moves forward three screens at a time, which is necessary in order to collect all the treasures within the time limit. However, the tunnels are filled with dead-ends blocked by brick walls, forcing the player to return to the surface at one of the ladders, and try to find a way around again, thus wasting time. The tunnels also contain scorpions, which can harm Harry.
Bundles
Activision Hits Remixed
Racing, Simulator, Sport, Strategy
Activision Classics
Racing, Simulator, Sport, Strategy, Adventure
Super Action Pak
Activision Anthology
Racing, Simulator, Sport, Strategy, Arcade
Activision's Atari 2600 Action Pack
Arcade
Atari Flashback Portable
Shooter, Arcade
Activision
Activision Flashback Blast!
Atari Flashback 2
Arcade
Atari Flashback X
Arcade
Atari Flashback X Deluxe
Arcade
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