Pitfall!

[TL]

I really like this version of Pitfall also because it still has many aspects in common with the original Pitfall.

I bought this game on the Genesis years ago and enjoyed it but always thought the control was a little off.  Not too long ago I finally picked up the Jag version and couldn't believe how much better the control was. I knew the graphics would be better but I had no idea how much better the Jag version was.

Totally! I often hear people call the Jag version another lame 16-bit port and say its no better than the MD and SNES versions but they couldn't be more wrong. The Jag version is a big upgrade IMO with much better graphics, better gameplay and wonderful sound too. A very under rated game for the Jag.

[TrekMD]

I think people will just underrate anything that is Jaguar related without laying a finger on the system!  You know, the voice of the ignorant experts!

[onthinice]

Are we talking about the same Pitfall game for the Jaguar?

[TL]

Are we talking about the same Pitfall game for the Jaguar?

There is only one! I did post a video! 

[onthinice]

Okay, I have the correct game. Just wondering what everyone likes about this version? I have the Atari Jaguar, Genesis, 32X and Sega CD versions.

[Shadowrunner]

Okay, I have the correct game. Just wondering what everyone likes about this version? I have the Atari Jaguar, Genesis, 32X and Sega CD versions.

Ive never tried the 32X or Sega CD versions, how do they compare?

[TL]

I have the Mega CD version, it's the next best version after the Jag.

Reasons why the Jag version is the best:

• Far more on screen colours
• Much better animation
• Better music and sound effects (Mega CD version has great music though)
• Much higher frame rate
• No slowdown
• Seems to control much better

Also the box claims that it contains gameplay not found in the other versions but I am not 100% sure what this is.

[TrekMD]

Also the box claims that it contains gameplay not found in the other versions but I am not 100% sure what this is.

It would be interesting to find out what this is!

[onthinice]

Good reasons to like the Jaguar version. I like the 32X version for the same reasons as Laird likes the Mega CD version. Pitfall on the 32X is probably the best you will find for a Sega System.

Maybe we need a TrekMD comparison video? Or is there one posted?

[TrekMD]

Maybe we need a TrekMD comparison video? Or is there one posted?

Haven't seen videos comparing these newer versions of Pitfall in YouTube.  I'd have to search to see if there are any.

[onthinice]

Sounds good.

[TrekMD]

Here is what I've found:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCDgoOrkp58

Seems to be the only comparison of newer versions of Pitfall!

[onthinice]

That is a start. Thanks TrekMD!

[TrekMD]

Well, at least you can look at the video Laird posted and compare to this latter one I posted. 

[onthinice]

Good idea!