Super Pitfall II

Players move through side-scrolling and vertically connected jungle, cave, and ruin areas while searching for key items and treasure. Progress is non-linear, so exploration often involves backtracking through previously visited zones with new abilities or items. Movement centers on running, jumping, climbing, and avoiding traps and enemies. Passwords are used to continue progress, and some areas require specific objects before the path forward opens.

Harry Pitfall

The recurring adventurer who searches for lost treasure and survives the jungle's hazards.

Learn the map layout and note which routes loop back to earlier areas. When you hit a dead end, check for hidden passages, vertical transitions, or item-gated paths. Save passwords whenever possible, and return to older areas after collecting new items. In combat-heavy sections, prioritize safe movement over aggressive play.

Password system

Use the password feature to resume from a previously reached point in the game.

Tips and tricks

• Track branching routes so you do not waste time revisiting the same dead ends.
• Watch enemy patterns before attempting precision jumps.
• Return later to collect treasure or access areas that were blocked earlier.