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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Pitfall The Mayan Adventure | + | |cover = Pitfall The Mayan Adventure cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Activision}} | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 1995}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 31, 1995}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Pitfall }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure | |strategywiki = Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure | ||
| + | |mobygames = pitfall-the-mayan-adventure | ||
|wikipedia = Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure | |wikipedia = Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | ''' | + | '''Key points''' |
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Notable for being the very first game to fully use Windows (not Windows 3.x). |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Game runs directly off of the disc, uses Redbook audio for music. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | ==Essential Improvements== | ||
| + | ===[https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=32451&sid=be4e0e4d113dea309c141bf0c1c01f1a&start=20#p268314 Sound Fix]=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Prevents the game from locking up completely whenever a sound effect is played. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Due to an error in the '''wail32.dll''' file on the CD, the game locks up whenever the file is used to play sound. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Activision\Pitfall}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Activision\Pitfall}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Keyboard.png|In-game keyboard settings.}} | {{Image|Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Keyboard.png|In-game keyboard settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Joystick.png|In-game joystick settings.}} | {{Image|Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Joystick.png|In-game joystick settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Pitfall The Mayan Adventure Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = true | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan | + | }}{{L10n/switch |
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Pitfall plays no sound and the sound checkboxes are greyed out=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Windows 95 or 98/ME Compatability mode|fix= | ||
| + | # Locate '''pitfall.exe''' in {{p|game}} and right-click. | ||
| + | # Select '''"Properties"''' and then open the compatability tab. | ||
| + | # Tick the box '''"Run this in compatability mode for"''' and select either '''Windows 95''' or '''Windows 98/ME''' from the dropdown menu. | ||
| + | # Click '''"Apply"''' then close the properties box. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Game Freezes completely when playing sound effects=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace faulty wail32.dll|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} Running the game from CD prevents replacement of '''wail32.dll''' | ||
| + | # Navigate to the Pitfall CD. | ||
| + | # Copy the <code>'''ASSETS'''</code> folder from the CD to a directory on the hard drive. | ||
| + | # Rename the newly created <code>'''ASSETS'''</code> folder to PITFALL. | ||
| + | # Download the fixed dll from [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=32451&sid=be4e0e4d113dea309c141bf0c1c01f1a&start=20#p268314 '''here'''] | ||
| + | # Extact the downloaded file and use it to replace the '''wail32.dll''' in the new PITFALL folder. | ||
| + | # Use the pitfall.exe executable in the PITFALL folder to launch the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Pitfall.exe gives a 256 color error=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This error occurs even when 256 color mode in compatability is checked. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Clicking okay will dismiss the error and allow the game to launch, but will reappear the next time the game is launched. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Pitfall.exe gives a "bad or missing DISPDIB.dll -error 2" message=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} This error only appears when using Windows 95 or 98/ME compatability mode. | ||
| + | Clicking okay will dismiss the error and allow the game to launch, but will reappear the next time the game is launched. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:35, 18 October 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Activision | |
| Redline Games | |
| Windows | Kinesoft |
| Animation | Kroyer Films |
| CD audio | Soundelux |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Japan | GameBank |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 31, 1995 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Perspectives | Side view |
| Genres | Platform |
| Series | Pitfall |
 |
|
| Pitfall | |
|---|---|
| Pitfall II: Lost Caverns | 1984 |
| Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure | 1995 |
| Pitfall: The Lost Expedition | 2004 |
| Pitfall! | 2010 |
Key points
- Notable for being the very first game to fully use Windows (not Windows 3.x).
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Game runs directly off of the disc, uses Redbook audio for music. | |
Essential Improvements
Sound Fix
- Prevents the game from locking up completely whenever a sound effect is played.
- Due to an error in the wail32.dll file on the CD, the game locks up whenever the file is used to play sound.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Activision\Pitfall[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Activision\Pitfall[Note 1] |
Video
In-game video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Scaled up from 320x224 | ||
| Multi-monitor | Stretched | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | By default. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
In-game keyboard settings.
In-game joystick settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | All speech is text-based. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | ||
| Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French |
Issues fixed
Pitfall plays no sound and the sound checkboxes are greyed out
| Set Windows 95 or 98/ME Compatability mode |
|---|
|
Game Freezes completely when playing sound effects
| Replace faulty wail32.dll |
|---|
|
Issues unresolved
Pitfall.exe gives a 256 color error
- This error occurs even when 256 color mode in compatability is checked.
Clicking okay will dismiss the error and allow the game to launch, but will reappear the next time the game is launched.
Pitfall.exe gives a "bad or missing DISPDIB.dll -error 2" message
- This error only appears when using Windows 95 or 98/ME compatability mode.
Clicking okay will dismiss the error and allow the game to launch, but will reappear the next time the game is launched.
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 33 MHz | Intel Pentium |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.