Game Details
Pitfall!
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Released on: ColecoVision, Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Windows Phone, Intellivision, PC (Microsoft Windows), Atari 5200, Xbox 360, Legacy Mobile Device, MSX
Developer: Activision
Publishers: JAMDAT Mobile , Firebird Software , Microsoft Game Studios , Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd , Pony Canyon , Polyvox , Activision , Digiplay
Themes: Action
Game Modes: Single player
Perspective: Side view
| Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Atari 2600 | September 01, 1982 |
| MSX | December 31, 1983 |
| ColecoVision | February 01, 1984 |
| Atari 8-bit | March 01, 1984 |
| Commodore C64/128/MAX | July 01, 1984 |
| Intellivision | November 01, 1984 |
| Atari 5200 | December 31, 1984 |
| Legacy Mobile Device | December 31, 2003 |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | May 05, 2010 |
| Xbox 360 | May 05, 2010 |
| Windows Phone | February 23, 2011 |
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About:
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.
Story:
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.