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Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure |
This sequel to the Atari VCS original boasts rotoscoped sprites, Flashback type gameplay but nothing that couldn't have and wasn't achieved on the SNES.
This is another game along that does the Jaguar absolutely no justice what so ever and should have never have been released for the next generation console (along with Ruiner and Fever Pitch Soccer to name but two). The SNES can do as good.
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Ok, I really don't like the boomarang as a pointing device.)
See that ledge? Don't fall off or... Aaaarrrggghhh!!That being said, I think that, as a game, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is a fun diversion, regardless of how advanced it is. The graphics are colorful and the animation is very smooth. Sometimes too smooth. The music is very nice with jungle tunes thumping in the background. Unfortunately, the sound effects are too cartoony for my taste.
Gameplay can be somewhat frustrating as you jump higher and higher up certain levels. Guess what happens if you miss a platform? You get to start all over again! This "feature" will kill your fun quicker than seeing your wife with another man.
Overall, it's a fun game, but I wouldn't pay full price. Look for it in the $5-10 range.
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