Video Gaming News - February 2004
Santa Monica, CA (February 19, 2004) - Activision today announced that
Pitfall: The Lost Expedition is now shipping.
From Activision:
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.
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