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Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Pipe Dream Interactive |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Pitfall |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is an action game released for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Pipe Dream Interactive and published by THQ. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994. It blends action and platformer elements.
It is part of the Pitfall series; on the GBA you can also try Pitfall: The Lost Expedition. The series also appears on other systems with Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (SNES) and Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (Genesis). Pipe Dream Interactive also made Fortress, M&M's: Blast! and Caesars Palace Advance: Millennium Gold Edition for the GBA.
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Bullets | 320000A8
0063 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Boomerangs | 320000AA
0063 |
| Infinite Nuts | 320000B4
0063 |
| Infinite Lives | 320000C0
0009 |
| Infinite Continues | 320002CE
0009 |
| Infinite Health | 320010C1
0096 |
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
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Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure FAQ
Who made Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure?
It was developed by Pipe Dream Interactive and published by THQ.
Is Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure multiplayer?
No. Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is a single-player game.
How long does Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure take to play?
As an action game, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure on Wikipedia. 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.