Pitfall 3D
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(Playstation - US, Action & Adventure)
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$15.49
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Developed by:
Activision
Published by:
Victor Interactive Software Inc.
Released On:
28 Feb 1998
Pitfall 3D is a remake of Pitfall! . Once again, take on the role of Pitfall Harry and swing across pits and battle scorpions, but this time in 3D. As you try to complete each level and solve the puzzles that will allow you to progress through the jungle ruins, your main objective is to gather crystals.
The gameplay in Pitfall 3D takes place on various platforms including ladders, bridges and ropes, with Harry's aim being to navigate across levels without falling into pitfalls. Along the way, you'll need to fight off scorpions and other creatures to progress through the game.
UPC-A:
047875550308 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
1736 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002SU6M (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00254 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Joystick
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This 3D action-adventure game follows Pitfall Harry, Jr. as he travels to an alien world to help the Moku civilization overthrow the tyrannical Scourge. Players will navigate various environments, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies to restore power, rescue captives, and ultimately defeat the Scourge.
Story
The Story
Pitfall Harry, Jr. is the last hope for a decimated civilization. Freedom is no longer known among the Moku. It has been stolen by an evil force: a Scourge that values power and subservience above all things. This Scourge has taken the people of the Moku civilization captive.
A tyrant and a fiend, the Scourge's oppression has caused the Moku people suffering, fear, and death. Mira, the daughter of the former Moku leader, leads a rebel army against this Scourge and enlists the aid of a hero and adventurer.
With Mira's guidance, the man from Earth, Pitfall Harry Jr., restores energy to the Moku city of Shenrak. He then destroys the Scourge's energy supplies and rescues the remaining living Moku from prison. Destroying the invasion rift that the Scourge is opening, Harry makes it impossible for the Scourge to attack Earth.
In the end he defeats the Scourge. All of this is accomplished while Harry is opening his heart and falling in love with Mira.
Pitfall Harry, Jr.
Harry was born in an out of control mine cart. His mother died during his birth, so Junior tagged along with his dad from day one. He soon learned the large array of skills that he needed. His dad was strict - keep up or become crocodile food.
Specializing in rock climbing, vine swinging, and pit hopping made him ready for the toughest physical challenges. Seeking to gain his own identity, he left his father's large shadow and set off on his own. With an adventurer's knowledge of ancient cultures, he followed some leads until he landed in a remote part of South America.
In South America, he finds a rift sent to Earth from another dimension. Entering the rift, Harry commits to helping Mira and the Moku people defeat the evil Scourge. Harry can't pass up a challenge this good. This is just the opportunity he's been looking for to spread his reputation to a new generation. Harry charges into the rift and lands in the decimated world of the Moku. He soon meets up with Mira, Arcam's daughter, leader of the remaining Moku rebels.
The Scourge
Orphaned at an early age, Katal spent countless hours as a child researching the art of wielding Lucense and, as a result, became the youngest Lucinary in the history of the Moku people. Lucinaries are the keepers and controllers of the blue Lucense, the power source of the Moku civilization and their life essence.
Young and brash, Katal craved knowledge of the Lucense and the power it could bring. The other Lucinaries warned of the dangers inherent in tampering with the natural properties of Lucense, but the experiments continued. Their admonitions were seen merely as the cowardice of old men. Tampering with molten lava, Katal created a powerful but unstable form of red Lucense. This insidious new energy proved to be too much to handle, as it slowly takes over its wielder's mind and body.
Katal mysteriously disappeared from the city of Shenrak, never to be seen again. At least not as the person Shenrak had known. In secrecy over the next several years, Katal amassed a formidable army by enslaving the wild beasts of Kulthara with the power of red Lucense. When the time was right, the army marched on Shenrak and quickly overtook the city. The Moku citizens were imprisoned by their new master, the Scourge.
The blue Lucense imbued in Shenrak acted as a natural ward against the slave-beasts, preventing them from destroying the city. To keep the Moku from ever returning home, the Scourge erected a force dome over the city. No person would ever be able to enter again. There was just one hole in the plan. On the night of the invasion, Arcam, the head Lucinary, sent a rift entrance to Earth that would bring anyone finding the rift into the city.
Level 1 – Training
This is your first level of Pitfall 3D. It takes place in the wilderness. Here you can get used to Harry's controls and practice your timing and jumping ability.
Level 2 – The City of Shenrak
The Moku once lived in this city and you can see the remnants of their civilization. Harry must travel through the city and collect four orb keys to unlock the entrance to the underground.
Level 3 – Underground Caverns
These caverns are naturally occurring and hold Lucense, the magic source that fueled the growth of Moku civilization. Harry must turn on five Lucense extractors to return power to the city of Shenrak.
Level 4 - The Moku Temple
A giant pyramid, the high temple of Moku energy. Four smaller pyramids are on each corner of the temple and on each one rests a Lucense channeling device. Harry must activate each of the channeling devices on the corner pyramids in order to activate the main temple.
The Gladiator – Guardian of the Lucense
The Scourge could not destroy the supply of Lucense that powered the city of Shenrak. The Scourge has instead imprisoned it inside the Moku temple. Harry must release the Lucense so that it can fire a beam of energy that will release the city from the force dome. But a Gladiator guards the magical substance. Harry must defeat the Gladiator and raise the level of the Lucense to the top of the holding tank.
Level 5 - The Blister Fields
The Blister Fields were once lush forests that have been decimated by the mining operation that forms the evil red Lucense. Harry must destroy the five mobile
How to Play
STARTING UP
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Reset Button
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Power Indicator
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Power Button
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Controller Port
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Open Button
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Disc Cover
Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instruction manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the Pitfall 3D disc and close the disc cover. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console.
Follow the on-screen instructions to start a game.
GAME CONTROLS
Pitfall 3D is compatible with both digital and analog control pads. Player control and gameplay does not change for analog control pad players.
To select menu items, use the Directional Buttons up/down to highlight the option you want to select and press the X button to accept.
MAIN MENU
Use the Directional Buttons up/down to highlight an option and then press X to select.
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New Game
Select this option to begin playing the game using the currently selected options. Press the X button to start the game.
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Load Game
Select this option to load a previously saved game from a memory card. You will be given the option to save your game when you achieve level objectives during gameplay.
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Password
Select this option to start a game at a higher level using a password. Use the Directional Buttons (up/down) to enter a password, the left/right Directional Buttons to advance or return to the letters, and the X button to start the game on the level selected by the password. You will be given a password when you achieve level objectives during gameplay.
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Options
Select this option to change sound, controls, and brightness. Selecting this brings up the Options Screen.
Options Screen
Use the Directional Buttons up/down to highlight an option and press × to select. Press Δ to return to the Main menu.
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Sound Effects
Select this option to change the sound effects. Use the Directional Buttons left/right to adjust the volume.
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Music
Select this option to change the music volume. Use the Directional Buttons left/right to adjust the level.
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Gamma
Select this option to change the brightness of the display. Use the Directional Buttons left/right to go from high to low.
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Controller Config
Select this option to choose your controller configuration. A menu appears listing the actions that can be changed. Change the configuration by selecting the action you wish to re-configure using the Up/Down Directional button and then press the button you wish to assign to the action. Then choose Accept, Cancel, or Restore Defaults to finish configuring your controller.
Controls
R1
Roll
X
Jump Attack
L1
Display Health
Circle
Crouch
R1 + Circle
Crouch Attack
Directional button + X
Running Jump Attack
Triangle
Cycle Through Power-Ups
Up Directional button
Run Forward
Left Directional button
Run Left
Down Directional button
Run Backwards
Square
Use Power-Up
Start
Pause Menu
Right Directional button
Run Right
Select
Game Reset
Items & Weapons
Moku Symbol
"Continue" markers. If Harry dies, he'll restart the level at the last Moku Symbol collected.
Health Crystal
Collect these for health or extra lives.
5X Health Crystal
This gives you five times the amount of a regular health crystal.
Extra Life
You get the idea.
Directional Marker
These show the way to go.
Jump Spot
These let you know from where to make your jump.
Level Exit
Enter the exit to finish a level.
Gold Bar
Collect Gold Bars for ten times the amount of a regular health crystal. Find all ten on each level.
Save Game
Grab the memory cards to save your progress.
Flash Bomb
This causes a giant circular explosion that kills anything in its radius.
Time Bomb
Harry must place this bomb and then escape its range or take damage himself.
Lightning
A ball of lightning that circles around Harry. It sends blasts out to any enemy causing them to die by electrocution.
Summon Lava
Harry can shoot a beam into the air that causes lava bombs to come down on the heads of all enemies in sight, brutally crushing them.
Power Boost
An aura surrounds Harry's pick and makes all enemies die with one strike.
It
A deadly orb that follows Harry and then jumps to any enemy that he gets near, pummeling the enemy to death. Tag - You're It.
Boomerang
A magical projectile that circles around Harry. When released, the projectile flies out and then returns, allowing Harry to attack from a distance. It can be launched multiple times using the power-up button.
Tips & Maps
Vines
The movement of vines can be controlled by the player using the Directional button.
Health Station
This allows Harry to trade in crystals he's collected for health. At the end of every level, remaining crystals can be used towards extra lives.
Lucense Spill
Blue or Red energy. Slow down your momentum by turning in the opposite direction.
Rings
These are power rings that act as relay stations to channel energy. Harry can hook his rock pick into them and swing from one to another. Press the Jump button while your feet are forward.
Hoist Point
This is a ring that attaches to a power tower and allows Harry to hoist up. Press Jump to get on and Jump again to hoist up.
Zip Rings
These are rings that can travel large distances. They always drop you at your destination without jumping.
Fire Balls
These are giant fire balls that spawn out of craters and pursue Harry. They cannot be destroyed - Run!
Enemies & Characters
Pitfall Harry, Jr.
The son of the famous treasure hunter Pitfall Harry, Harry Jr. has built quite a reputation of his own. Energetic, enthusiastic and athletic, he is never one to turn down a challenge, especially where there might be something in it for him.
Mira
Mira is the daughter of Arcam, leader and founder of the Moku civilization. She became the Moku leader after the Scourge massacred her family and friends, organizing the remaining Moku people into a rebel army.
Darter
Small creatures with a spinning body resembling a pinwheel and a pointed center that it uses to impale its victims and drain nourishing blood. They float along at a height of about 10 feet then spin dive at Harry when he gets close.
Papwa Ipo
Once domesticated pets to the Moku people, the Ipos have become wild again since the fall of their masters. They hurl magic projectiles at Harry, but rarely let themselves get close.
Scorpion
Making a comeback from the original, this guy has a few tricks up his exoskeleton.
Imp
These creatures take the form of disembodied, demonic heads that trail flame as they fly through the air. When there are two or more of them, they will harass Harry by attacking him about the head.
Demon Bat
These are airborne serpents with two large wings and a slender, snake-like body. They circle above and dive attack at Harry when they detect him, and can pick up their prey and bring them to unknown locations.
Roller
They take the shape of medium-sized boulders and attack by rolling at Harry, who must dodge or jump over them. When they get close, they morph into a small rocky humanoid, which is their vulnerable form.
Bornswag
Bornswags are a hybrid of humanoid and wolf that stand, severely hunched over, two to four feet at the shoulder. They are very intelligent, and are usually found guarding items or areas, or patrolling important areas.
Earth Soldier
Earth Soldiers burrow through solid rock as though it were warm butter. Their favorite trick is to morph up through the floor, and hurl rocks at Harry.
Magmoid
Huge creatures made from hardened magma, the Magmoid is used to mine lava for the evil Scourge. They are intent on working, but will stop to destroy anything that gets in their way.
Fire Djinn
These fiery warriors float just off the ground. They are composed completely of fire that is contained within armor and attack with deadly fire balls.
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