Introduce
In Pitfall - Beyond the Jungle for Game Boy Color, players step into the shoes of Harry Pitfall, a brave adventurer lost in a mysterious and perilous jungle. This is a side-scrolling platformer where the primary objective is to overcome obstacles, battle enemies, and explore the environment to complete missions.
Gameplay focuses on movement skills and reflexes. Harry can jump across deep pits, avoid traps, climb ropes, and notably, swing on vines across large gaps – a signature element of the Pitfall series. Players will encounter various types of enemies such as snakes, scorpions, monkeys, and other wild creatures. Harry is equipped with a whip or slingshot for self-defense. Levels are diverse, ranging from lush jungles to ancient ruins and dark caves, each presenting its unique challenges.
Beyond overcoming obstacles and combat, players also need to find and collect helpful items, and occasionally solve simple puzzles to unlock new areas. A health system and lives will test the player's survival skills in this harsh environment. Pitfall - Beyond the Jungle offers a classic adventure experience, requiring patience and dexterity to guide Harry out of the jungle and complete his quest.