Flashback Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action / Platformer
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Activision |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Pitfall |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is an action game developed by Activision. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 111 Genesis action games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pitfall series. The series also appears on other systems with Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (SNES) and Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (32X). Activision also made Shanghai II: Dragon's Eye for the Genesis.
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 want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
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
75 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Pouches | FF3EC6:99 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FF3EC5:09 |
| Infinite Health | FF3ED9:FF |
| Infinite Boomerangs | FF3EC7:09 |
| Infinite Explosive Objects | FF3EC8:09 |
| Modify Text Level Button Cheat | FF3ED3:XX |
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure FAQ
When did Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure come out on the Genesis?
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure?
It was developed by Activision.
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.