Metroid Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Super Pitfall
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Micronics |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Pitfall |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Super Pitfall is an action-adventure game released in 1986 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Micronics and published by Activision. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest. Among the 68 NES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #18 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 (Genesis). Micronics also made Ikari Warriors, Elevator Action and Twin Cobra for the NES.
Super Pitfall supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Super Pitfall is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Super Pitfall cheats & codes
34 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives (1-Player Game) | SZKSASVK |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives (Player 1 | SXESTSVK |
| Infinite Lives (Player 2 | SXXSZSVK |
| Both Players Start With 1 Life | PAVIPALA |
| Both Players Start With 6 Lives | TAVIPALA |
| Both Players Start With 9 Lives | PAVIPALE |
Super Pitfall walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Super Pitfall FAQ
When did Super Pitfall come out on the NES?
Super Pitfall was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
Who made Super Pitfall?
It was developed by Micronics and published by Activision.
Is Super Pitfall multiplayer?
Yes. Super Pitfall supports up to 2 players.
How long does Super Pitfall take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Super Pitfall typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Super Pitfall 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.