Pitfall GB (Japan) (GBC)

In Pitfall GB, players take on the role of the brave adventurer Harry Jr., the son of the legendary Harry Pitfall. Your main mission is to navigate through the perilous Amazon jungles, ancient Mayan ruins, and mysterious caves to seek out treasures and face challenging trials.

The gameplay of Pitfall GB focuses on traditional platforming mechanics. Players need to guide Harry through meticulously designed levels, involving running, jumping, swinging, and crawling. The game environment is diverse, featuring numerous natural obstacles like pits, chasms, as well as deadly man-made traps such as spikes, rolling boulders, and various mechanisms.

Enemies in Pitfall GB are varied, ranging from dangerous wild animals like snakes, panthers, and bats to spirits guarding the ruins. Harry can use his trusty whip to attack foes or activate certain mechanisms. Furthermore, collecting support items like health potions to restore health or valuable gems to increase your score is crucial.

One of the signature elements of Pitfall is vine swinging. Players must time their jumps precisely to grab onto vines and then swing across large gaps or reach higher platforms. Exploring secret areas and finding hidden paths is also an integral part of the experience.

The Pitfall GB version for Game Boy Color leverages the expanded color palette to deliver more vibrant graphics compared to earlier Game Boy iterations. Sound and background music also contribute to an engaging adventure atmosphere. The ultimate goal is to clear all levels, defeat the final boss, and complete the adventure.