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Pitfall: The Lost Expedition

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Activision resurrects classic Atari platform hero Harry for more action and puzzle-solving antics on the PS2

After a brief revival in the late 90s, when the eponymous hero returned for a stint on PS one in Pitfall: Beyond the Jungle, it seemed Activision's precarious platformer had put his action-adventuring ways behind him for good. But after an extended vacation, Harry's back to take on old and new enemies alike in his latest Indiana Jones-esque outing, The Lost Expedition.

Heading to South America for his latest adventure, Harry will be jumping, crawling and vine-swinging his way through familiar territory, with huge, lush jungle environments, snowy mountain ranges and Aztec ruins to negotiate. You'll be setting out as the plucky explorer armed with a knapsack full of handy items for avoiding obstacles, such as an ice axe for traversing glacial cliffs, and weapons, including a powerful slingshot, for seeing off any potential pests. As well as avoiding the hungry jaws of waiting crocs, you'll also be called on to solve all manner of puzzles to help Harry complete his quest. Collect items to unlock minigames and gain new abilities, including nifty combat manoeuvres.


• Explore stunning 3D worlds and choose from multiple paths on your journey



• Wield a diverse range of weaponry and gizmos, with everything from a slingshot to an axe



• Gain new abilities, including combat manoeuvres



Contributed by DreinIX (9294) on Apr 14, 2008.

Activision takes us back to the glory days.

Activision takes us back to the Atari 80's glory days by dusting off one of its timeless old school franchises and resurrecting it as a wildly addictive action-platformer that sports seamless controls, witty writing and ruggedly beautiful locales.

Pitfall Harry's archaeological expedition on the GCN begins in a cargo plane bound for the jungles of Peru. During the flight Harry chats with an esteemed adventurer and a beautiful and brainy female archeologist, but before long the titanic aircraft is slammed by a bolt of lightning and crashes into the dense jungle canopy. Harry wakes up to find himself lost in the shady depths of the jungle. He must act quickly to find the survivors, save them from the restless natives and fill his pockets with priceless artifacts and lost treasures.

Features:
• Guide Pitfall Harry through more that 50 levels of puzzle-solving and fauna-fighting adventures.
• Swing on vines over bottomless chasms, climb craggy cliffs, solve puzzles and evade deadly traps on your quest to salvage the lost expedition and get the girl.
• Bushwhack through steamy jungles, tiptoe among ancient ruins, scale icy mountains and creep around dank caverns.
• Purchase and learn special moves that gain access to new areas and give Harry an edge over restless natives, crocodiles, scorpions and bush ninjas.
• Find shop shamans to purchase new moves, items and detailed information about the region.
• Use tools like a sling, dynamite, ice-axe, torch and shield to delve deeper into the jungle's depths.


It's clear from hours of hands-on play that Pitfall: The Lost Expedition is one of the most enjoyable action-platformers in the GCN library. The gameplay is undeniably fun and the sheer size of the game is impressive!


Contributed by Evil Ryu (31481) on Jul 16, 2005.

Activision's New Pitfall: The Lost Expedition Swings Into North American Retail Stores

Santa Monica, CA - February 19, 2004 - It's time to swing into action as legendary explorer Pitfall Harry in Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Pitfall: The Lost Expedition, the latest installment in the company's flagship Pitfall franchise. Gamers will use Harry's wit, athleticism and a knapsack of adventure gear to conquer evil foes in more than 50 obstacle-filled levels set in the lush jungles, dark caverns, and ancient Incan ruins of the South American jungle. Pitfall: The Lost Expedition has been rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB and is available in North American retail stores for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, and the Nintendo GameCube for a suggested retail price of $39.99 and on the Game Boy Advance for $29.99.

"Pitfall: The Lost Expedition adds to the classic vine swinging and pit hopping gameplay that the Pitfall series is known for with highly detailed graphics, fast-paced action and unique interactive goals that will keep gamers on their toes," said Dave Stohl, vice president of Activision Studios. "The all-new adventure also introduces an element of strategy to the gameplay by allowing players to have 'direct control' of Harry's actions by using the analog stick to move his limbs. Whether its climbing glacial caverns with ice picks, paddling his raft across treacherous waters or fighting with enemies using a powerful sling shot, the power is in players' hands."

In Pitfall: The Lost Expedition, gamers embark on an adventure to rescue a lost expedition, stop a vengeful high priest, prevent an archrival from stealing treasures and help a princess fulfill her destiny. Players swing, fight, climb and crawl through more than 50 challenging levels set in unique environments from ancient ruins to treacherous mountain ranges where they must overcome obstacles, brave the elements and battle a host of enemies from scorpions, bats, and piranhas, to insects, natives, mercenaries, bush ninjas and monkeys.

Fast-paced transitions allow players to jump between adventure and puzzle levels and branching pathways give them the power to choose where to go next. As gamers progress through the game, they will have the ability to complete heroic feats, collect idols and redeem them for upgrades and compete in Native mini-games to hone their skills. With Total Havok's physics technology, objects like swaying vines and floating icebergs react to their environments in a highly detailed and realistic manner. As an added bonus, the original Atari 2600 versions of Pitfall! and Pitfall 2 are unlockable as players make their way through the game.

BradyGames' Pitfall: The Lost Expedition Official Strategy Guide is available at electronics, book, and software retailers nationwide, and online at bradygames.com.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $864 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia and the Netherlands. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.




Contributed by skl (1163) on Mar 07, 2004.