Super Pitfall was released by Activision in 1986. It was the first Pitfall game by Activision on the NES. It was also released on the PC-8801 and the Famicom (Japanse version of the Western NES).
The history[]
This game is actually a remake of the last Pitfall game, Pitfall II: Lost Caverns. After Super Pitfall, Activision was planning to make Super Pitfall II, but it was cancelled and turned into Sunsoft's Atlantis No Nazo.
The story[]
This game features two new characters that have never appeared in any of the previous games. Introduced by the Saturday morning Television show, PITFALL! were two new companions, Pitfall Harry's niece, Rhonda, and a cowardly Lion named Quickclaw. Pitfall Harry must explore the unexplored lost caverns to find the precious Raj diamond, but then Rhonda was turned to stone and Quicklaw was captured and put into a cage by the people of the evil 'underground kingdom'. The only thing that can save Rhonda is a magical antidote, and to save Quicklaw Harry must find a key.
The game received a '1/10' to a '5/10' by gamers. It is a mediocore game.
Plot[]
On the hunt for the Raj Diamond, Pitfall Harry's sidekick, Quickclaw, and his niece, Rhonda, become lost in the caverns. Harry's quest becomes even harder when he finds Quickclaw imprisoned in a cage and Rhonda turned to stone.