An Activision platformer in the line of the original Pitfall, with painted visuals. Pretty, demanding, lovely for 80s Pitfall fans.
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Category
Platformer1 player7+
Description
Harry the player battles Mayan traps in this Activision Pitfall entry for Mega Drive. Published by Activision, released in Europe in 1994. Action platformer with Harry exploring Mayan ruins, varied traps, fantastic enemies and dynamic platform gameplay.
Pitfall - The Mayan Adventure review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1,3 MB📅01/01/1994
Published by Activision
Pitfall - The Mayan Adventure (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity
Is Pitfall - The Mayan Adventure still worth playing in 2026?
A revival of the Activision licence, Pitfall - The Mayan Adventure sends Harry Junior to brave a Mayan jungle riddled with traps, vines and chasms, in a platformer with polished animation and lush backdrops. The game bets on agility, timing and exploration, with a discreet tribute to the original Pitfall!. The presentation stays gorgeous for the console, even if the steep difficulty and a few dicey jumps can frustrate. For a fan of retro platforming or someone nostalgic for the Pitfall saga, the title keeps a visual cachet and a challenge still present.
