Pitfall!
atari2600
Pitfall!
Activision
1982
87%
State:
Yes
Multiplayer:
No
0 1 2
"Pitfall!" for the Atari 2600 is a pioneering action-adventure platformer where players navigate a perilous jungle landscape, swinging over hazards, jumping across pits, and collecting treasures within a challenging time limit.
"Pitfall!" involves exploring a jungle environment filled with hazards like pits, snakes, and scorpions. Players navigate through various screens, swinging on vines and jumping over obstacles to collect treasures within a time limit. As one of the early platform games, "Pitfall!" focuses heavily on precise jumping and timing. The main goal is to move from left to right across the screen, overcoming environmental obstacles and enemies. The game encourages exploration of its side-scrolling world. Players are incentivized to discover hidden treasures scattered throughout the jungle, adding an exploratory aspect to the gameplay. Quick reflexes are crucial to avoid falling into traps and to navigate dangerous terrain. Players must react swiftly to obstacles and enemies that appear on-screen. "Pitfall!" embodies the arcade spirit with its straightforward yet challenging gameplay mechanics. It emphasizes high scores and replayability, characteristic of classic arcade games.