Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure 2600 box art

Atari 2600 · Platformer

Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure

SystemAtari 2600
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperActivision
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure is a platformer released for the Atari 2600, developed by Activision.

Activision also made River Raid, Kaboom! and Barnstorming for the 2600.

Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure gameplay screenshot on 2600
In-game screenshot (2600)

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Playing 2600 games today

Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.

Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure FAQ

Who made Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure?

It was developed by Activision.

Is Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure multiplayer?

No. Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure is a single-player game.

How long does Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure take to play?

As a platformer, Pitfall!: Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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