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Pitfall Wii coming this fall

lowlylowlycooklowlylowlycook Registered User regular
edited May 2008 in Games and Technology
Via videogaming247
SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI - News) announced today “Pitfall: The Big Adventure” for Wii™ is in development at Edge of Reality and will swing onto shelves this Fall. With more than 10 million Pitfall titles sold to date, Pitfall: The Big Adventure will introduce the franchise to a new generation of gamers while bringing a fresh Pitfall experience to long time fans.

“Pitfall is one of the most legendary franchises in the history of videogames, so we look forward to releasing a new version exclusively for Wii,” said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. “What could be more fun than using the Wii Remote™ to swing on a vine over blood thirsty crocodiles as retro-cool Pitfall Harry?!”

Set in the Peruvian jungle, Pitfall: The Big Adventure combines the action of reptile dodging and vine swinging with clever puzzles. The game will feature over 60 levels spanning lush rainforests, creature-filled caves, and glacial mountains. Within these dynamic worlds, players will explore cavernous jungles, discover lost treasures, battle shamen, narrowly escape treacherous traps and outwit creatures using innovative, accessible game mechanics developed specifically to take advantage of the Wii motion sensing controls.

“Wii is a natural and perfect fit for a Pitfall game, and it’s been fantastic to revolutionize this classic franchise through the application of the innovative Wii game mechanics. It’s a completely new experience for the gamer,” said Binu Philip, President, Edge of Reality.

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  • CouscousCouscous Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    This is just a repackaging of the Gamecube game that was released years ago, isn't it?

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  • Lindsay LohanLindsay Lohan Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    titmouse wrote: »
    This is just a repackaging of the Gamecube game that was released years ago, isn't it?

    Believe it or not I'd be okay with that. Pitfall was a great title that didn't get the credit it deserved and it already had a clever control scheme. It was bright and colorful, fairly funny in some parts, and was just a bunch of fun to play. I'd love a sequel by the same development team though and would actually preorder it - I liked the original just that much.

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  • slash000slash000 Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    The recent (2004) Pitfall game by this same developer was actually surprisingly good. It wasn't the world's best game but it was a decently fun platformer. If they can refine the formula of the previous game then this game could actually be quite good.

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  • Lindsay LohanLindsay Lohan Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    Oh - if it's the same developer than I'm definately in for a copy. The last one had great controls for the special items - much like Ape Escape did with its gadgets - so I'd imagine the Wiimote would make for some really interesting gameplay.

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  • CouscousCouscous Registered User regular
    edited May 2008
    http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/05/12/activision-reveals-pitfall-the-big-adventure/
    I haven't played the most recent one, but that looks like a port to me.

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