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Cover for Super Pitfall

Sep 5, 1986

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Super Pitfall

Developer: Micronics, Pony Canyon

Publisher: Gradiente, Pony Canyon, Tandy

Sep 5, 1986

Visual
  • 8-Bit
  • pixel
  • side scroll
Structure
  • exploration
  • interconnected map
  • non linear
Combat
  • action
  • contact damage
Sub-Genre
  • proto-Metroidvania
Meta
  • Has Romhack

Summary

Pitfall Harry returns to adventuring in this "Super" sequel to Pitfall! and Pitfall II: Lost Caverns. Harry’s mission: to recover the famed Raj Diamond, and also to rescue his niece Rhonda and loyal lion sidekick, Quickclaw.

Now armed with a gun, Harry must navigate some 270 screens of 8-bit action-platforming. Valuable items will be collected along the way to aid your quest, but beware: dangers also abound, from snakes and spiders to falling rocks and boiling lava!

Where to play

  • Nintendo
    • NES
  • Retro / Etc.
    • PC-88

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