Pitfall II: Lost Caverns
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Pitfall II – The C64 Platformer Where You Couldn’t Actually Die
️ Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (1984) – Commodore 64 Adventure Platform Classic Released in 1984 by Activision for the Commodore 64, Pitfall II: Lost Caverns is the acclaimed sequel to the original Pitfall! , developed by David Crane and designed around exploration and discovery rather than simple score chasing. You take control of Pitfall Harry as he ventures deep into the caverns of the Andes to rescue his niece Rhonda and her pet mountain lion, Quickclaw, while searching for the legendary Raj Diamond. The game features a vast interconnected world of over 100 screens, encouraging free exploration through swimming tunnels, climbing ropes, riding balloons, and navigating hidden passages. Progress depends on careful observation and learning the map layout. A major innovation is the checkpoint system, which allows you to restart from the last red cross reached after losing a life.
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️ Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (1984) – Commodore 64 Adventure Platform Classic Released in 1984 by Activision for the Commodore 64, Pitfall II: Lost Caverns is the acclaimed sequel to the original Pitfall! , developed by David Crane and designed around exploration and discovery rather than simple score chasing. You take control of Pitfall Harry as he ventures deep into the caverns of the Andes to rescue his niece Rhonda and her pet mountain lion, Quickclaw, while searching for the legendary Raj Diamond. The game features a vast interconnected world of over 100 screens, encouraging free exploration through swimming tunnels, climbing ropes, riding balloons, and navigating hidden passages. Progress depends on careful observation and learning the map layout. A major innovation is the checkpoint system, which allows you to restart from the last red cross reached after losing a life.
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Magazine Reviews · 7
Contemporary average 76% · range 60–90%
C&VG
Reviewed by Activision full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Activision full-price release
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Home Computing Weekly
Reviewed by Activision full-price release
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TV Gamer
Reviewed by Activision full-price release
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Your 64
Reviewed by Activision full-price release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Kirk Rutter. Firebird budget release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Julian Rignall, Richard Eddy & Steve Jarratt. Firebird budget release
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