Pitfall The Lost Expedition
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Torus Games
Published_By:
Activision
Released On:
01 Jan 2004
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Pitfall: The Lost Expedition on Game Boy Advance is an original Pitfall game loosely associated with the PS2, Xbox and GameCube game of the same name. The game switches between traditional side scrolling platform levels, top down overworld exploration levels and several different minigames.
The story follows Pitfall 's protagonist as he searches for his lost expedition in a treacherous jungle filled with traps, puzzles and hidden treasures.
Pitfall: The Lost Expedition on Game Boy Advance offers an exciting gameplay experience that combines action-packed platforming with exploration and puzzle-solving. Players control Pitfall 's character as he navigates through treacherous terrain, avoiding obstacles and collecting items to aid him in his quest.
The game features a range of challenging levels, from traditional side-scrolling platforms to top-down overworld exploration, as well as several different minigames that add an extra layer of depth to the gameplay.
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this side-scrolling action-adventure game, players control the daring Pitfall Harry as he navigates a perilous Peruvian jungle following a plane crash. The protagonist must traverse diverse and dangerous environments, including caverns, snow mountains, and marshlands, while overcoming obstacles like pits, snakes, and hostile natives. By mastering vine-swimming and platforming mechanics, the player guides Harry through an exciting quest to uncover the mysteries hidden within the ancient ruins.
Story
OUR STORY: THE JUNGLE CALLS...
Daring and courageous, Pitfall Harry laughs in the face of danger. Whether he's leaping across the backs of vicious crocodiles or evading the sting of deadly scorpions, Harry never turns his back on a perilous quest.
How does he manage to keep his clothes so clean and his hair so neat after hours of adventuring? We're not entirely sure. It's something of a mystery. But armed with the necessary gear to survive rugged terrain and the endearing charm that annoys some women, Harry is ready to take on any challenge!
Our story begins on a plane soaring over the dense Peruvian jungle one very stormy night. Our fearless hero, Harry, is on an expedition led by Dr. Bernard Bittenbinder. Bittenbinder is a curious archaeologist leading an equally curious group of explorers.
During the bumpy flight, Harry spies Nicole, a beautiful but serious girl. “What an adventure this is going to be!” Harry thinks to himself as he makes his way over to Nicole. As Harry unsuccessfully tries to charm Nicole, the plane begins to spin out of control.
They prepare for a crash landing, but there aren't enough parachutes for everyone!
Will Harry and the group escape the plane before it crashes? What mysteries await them in the jungles and ruins below?
How will the natives react to Harry's presence? Will Harry answer the call of destiny? And what do you mean Harry has to fight cute little monkeys? That isn't macho, is it?
OH, THE PLACES HARRY WILL GO...
Jungle Around the Crash Site - Keylands
Right from the beginning, Harry has to deal with hungry pits, natives and cute, but deadly, monkeys. Get used to the technique of vine swinging, because there are vines just about everywhere.
Caverns
Underground and lit by faint torchlight, Harry must tread carefully through the narrow passages. The cold river flowing through the caverns isn't exactly a safe haven. Could this be any more scary?
Snow Mountains - Snow
Hope you're properly equipped at this point. Not only for the terrain, but also for the residents of this icy region! Looks like your enemies here are picking more than the average snowball fight!
Marshlands
Wet, steamy, really filthy and often toxic. If you could smell the marsh, you'd probably throw up. The air is so thick you could cut it with a knife.
But don't worry, there are plenty of bugs to keep Harry company.
Deep Jungle - Darklands
Just when you thought the jungle couldn't get any worse, the darker area is considered the “bad part of town.” Well, you've made it this far, Harry. No point in turning back now.
Mystery
That's odd. What are these complex structures doing in the middle of the ancient forest? What mysteries do they hold?
Whose crazy laughter is heard echoing through the ancient city?
How to Play
Starting the Game
Make sure the POWER switch is OFF. Insert the Pitfall®: The Lost Expedition™ Game Pak into the Game Boy® Advance slot as described in your Nintendo Game Boy® Advance instruction manual. Turn the POWER switch ON.
Note: The Pitfall®: The Lost Expedition™ Game Pak is for Game Boy® Advance and Game Boy® Advance SP systems only.
Main Menu
New Game - Begins a new game. Hence the implication that it is “new.” Load Game - Starts a game you previously saved. See Loading/Saving on page 13.
Options - Changes specific settings for your playing enjoyment. When you're finished, press the B Button to return to the main menu.
Music - Under the covers with a flashlight and you don't want your family knowing you're playing so late? Use the +Control Pad ← and → to raise or lower the background music volume.
Sound - Use the +Control Pad ← and → to raise and lower the sound effects volume.
Special - Once you finish the game, come back here to check out the cool stuff you've unlocked! Credits - Do us a favor. Check out the credits. Put the game down for a moment and applaud. Many people have worked hard to shrink Pitfall® down to palm size.
Loading/Saving Your Game
The Load/Save screen has five slots for game saves. Luckily, each slot displays the World Name of the area where the save took place, Slot Number and Level Number.
Load - Returning back to the jungles of South America, huh? This option only appears on the main menu. To load another save during the game, exit out and return to the main menu.
Inventory Item - Displays what special weapons are active (see Basic Moves on page 8). A counter is displayed next to the Inventory Item icon showing the remaining stock. For example, if you're using Harry's deadly Lava Bombs item, the number of Bombs you have left will be displayed next to the icon.
Treasure Counter - A tally of the number of treasures Harry currently has. He'll need a certain amount of treasure to give to the Spirit Trader to receive a new Heroic Move!
Collecting Treasure
When Harry collects enough treasure, the Spirit Trader appears to barter with our hero. Is he a wise, all-knowing guide or a greedy swindler who's ripping you off? Truthfully, it's impossible to comprehend the inner depths of the Spirit Trader.
If the price is right, a brand new move will be granted to our most worthy hero!
Inner Tube
No, this isn't an opportunity to take a break and float down the river. This is your means of traveling through dangerous waters.
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Press +Control Pad: Steer Harry
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Release +Control Pad: Harry flows with the current
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Dunk quickly to avoid projectiles
Key Gems
By defeating bosses, Harry will receive gems that will unlock the gates.
Controls
+Control Pad ← →
Run (during side-scrolling levels)
+Control Pad ↑
Look Up/Aim/Climb Vine (during side-scrolling levels)
+Control Pad ↓
Crouch/Descend Vine/Look Down (during side-scrolling levels)
A Button
Jump (during side-scrolling levels)
B Button
Attack (during side-scrolling levels)
L Button (tap)
Cycle to Next Inventory Item (during side-scrolling levels)
L Button (hold)
Arm Current Inventory Item (during side-scrolling levels)
R Button
Heroic Abilities (during side-scrolling levels)
START
Pause/Menu (during side-scrolling levels)
+Control Pad Up/Up-Right/Up-Left
Aim Sling Upward (during side-scrolling levels)
+Control Pad Down then Down-Left/Down-Right
Crouch/Roll (during side-scrolling levels)
+Control Pad
Run (during top-down levels)
R Button + +Control Pad ↙/↘
Heroic Roll (during side-scrolling levels)
While standing still, press R Button + +Control Pad (any direction)
Heroic Roll (during top-down levels)
R Button, R Button (hold) + +Control Pad (any direction)
Heroic Tornado Spin (during side-scrolling levels)
+Control Pad ←/→ then R Button
Heroic Run (during side-scrolling levels)
+Control Pad (any direction) then R Button
Heroic Run (during top-down levels)
R Button (hold) + B Button
Heroic Sling (during side-scrolling levels)
Sling
Steer Harry
+Control Pad plus A Button
Harry leaps in the direction he's facing
Items & Weapons
Beehive Grenade
When Harry tosses a Beehive Grenade, it explodes into a swarm of deadly jungle bees that buzz around the contact point for two seconds before flying away, causing enemies to scream or faint.
Lava Ball
Harry can toss this fiery onslaught, which makes snow creatures stand no chance against the lava.
Bomb
This ammo explodes after a set time when tossed, wreaking havoc.
Tips & Maps
Ice Picks
Climb ice walls like a skilled professional and travel with no coat. Move Harry across ice walls by throwing the Ice Pick vertically to nail enemies above and catch it on its descent.
Enemies & Characters
Dr. Bernard Bittenbinder
Dr. Bernard Bittenbinder is a long-time archeologist with extensive field experience but limited fame. After formal training at Harvard University, Bittenbinder has spent most of his time in the field as the trusted assistant of Kevin McCallister.
Nicole
Beautiful and reserved, Nicole is a bookworm with limited practical knowledge who can quote chapter and verse on flora and fauna even though she's never actually seen them in the flesh.
Explorers
Bittenbinder's team, who look surprisingly similar to each other. Each explorer holds a spirit torch that will help Harry continue with his quest.
Jungle Inhabitant
One of the jungle inhabitants who will have a major impact on Harry's adventure and annoy him occasionally, providing useful information that must be filtered out.
Scorpions
Stingers almost as big as you are; do not stay too close for very long as they are not pushovers.
Fire Scorpions
The Deadly Demon Fire Scorpions of South America are similar to their cousins but fling balls of flame.
Crocodiles
Harry is an expert at dealing with them, but you must not aggravate them too much as they can serve a useful purpose.
Piranhas
Vicious torpedoes that zero in on Harry's location when detected, requiring skillful synchronized swimming to outmaneuver rows of bladed teeth.
Homing Birds
Cute birds that fly in high patterns but will start attacking if observed.
Monkeys
Adorable creatures that constantly throw rocks at Harry, requiring him to avoid their abuse to get through.
Penguins
Penguins with a severe attitude problem that will peck you regardless of how you approach them or sometimes kick snowballs at you.
Natives
Harry cannot communicate that he means no harm, so you must knock them out for self-defense to avoid being pelted by pebbles or worse; some are trained to survive in different terrains and attack in various ways.
Mysterious Enemy
An enemy Harry must watch out for above all else, who has been watching him and has more in store for a jungle adventurer than he realizes.
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