Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure Sega CD box art

Sega CD · Action / Platformer

Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure

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SystemSega CD
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperActivision
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesPitfall
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Sega CD, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is an action game developed by Activision. It blends action and platformer elements.

Among the 15 Sega CD action games in our database, it ranks #4 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).

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 Sega CD 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 gameplay screenshot on Sega CD
In-game screenshot (Sega CD)

Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure walkthroughs & guides

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Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure FAQ

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.

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