7.9 out of 10

Pitfall: The Big Adventure

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User Score (133)

9.0
Expert Score (29)

6.1
Value for money (7)

7.9
Ease of use (55)

9.3
Sound quality (6)

9.3
Gameplay (16)

7.2
Graphics (73)

8.7
Sound (8)

9.4
Storyline (5)

10
Lifespan (2)

5.9
Audio & image quality (58)

10
Funfactor (57)

10

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197 of 1838 in Nintendo Wii Games

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Pros & Cons

music, fun, graphics, good exercise, fun with friends

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Expert Reviews

PlayDevil

7.5/10

30 December 2010
Personally, I don’t think that "Michael Jackson: The Experience" is a particularly technically competent game. It’s way too hard, some of the songs seem like odd choices, and the whole concept is massively limited by the fact that you just use the wiimote. Read more
- Fun with friends, Plenty of songs, Good game to get girls playing
- Some weird songs, Way too hard, Constrained by wiimote
GamesRadar

7.0/10

1 December 2010
Nevertheless, it's a music game focused exclusively on the man who created Thriller. There's no other song list on the market like it, and the dance controls in the game are spot on, so it's a must buy for any Jackson fan. But if you really want the Michael Jackson "experience," you might want to pick up This Is It while you're at the mall, because this rushed-together Wii game does't exactly deliver on the Jackson-gasm scale. Read more
- 26 great Michael Jackson songs, Spot-on dance controls, All songs available out-of-box
- Not a lot of Jackson fanfare, Feels rushed together, "Dance School" is tedious
VideoGamer.com

7.0/10

2 October 2010
It's not a particularly responsive game, especially compared to the technically superior Dance Central but for what it is, Michael Jackson: The Experience is an enjoyable one. Read more
- Fantastic track list, Thriller is a highlight
- Lacks responsiveness, Dance School is pointless
The Gamers Temple

7.7/10

10 July 2011
A Michael Jackson dance game. Pretty much just from those five words you already know if you're going to enjoy this game or not. MJ, and I'm not referring to Michael Jordan for those that think of sports first and foremost, is a pretty polarizing figure in entertainment even in death. Personally I'm a big fan of his music, videos, and dancing so I'm kind of the target Ubisoft had in mind with Michael Jackson: The Experience, MJ:TE, for the Wii. Read more
GameZone

4.0/10

12 December 2010
When Michael Jackson passed away, the world was in shock. The impact Jackson had on the music industry was huge, and judging by what the documentary This Is It showed, his comeback tour was going to be a hell of a show. Alas, all we have now are the memories of his performances over the years, from light-up floors to Smooth Criminal battles. Read more
NZGamer.com

7.2/10

8 December 2010
I’ve always envied people who can dance. Not the freestyle social jiggling found at clubs and parties, but real, choreographed dancing. Read more
Gamebosh

7.4/10

3 May 2011
Pitfall was born on the Atari 2600 (ask your dad) and was a cross between Indiana Jones and an army obstacle course, with a little stickman named Pitfall Harry jumping over crocodiles and swinging on vines. This new game, the sixth in the occasional Pitfall series, offers the same thrills but with new Wii controls and modern graphics...Well, sort of. Read more
- Nice level design, Good puzzles to solve, It's new but retains the old Pitfall approach, Slapstick humour
- Poor graphics and animation, Abysmal writing, Not very long
The Armchair Empire

22 February 2011
dancing. From that perspective I was impressed. Like the Just Dance series, you will move the Wiimote to match the moves of the dancer. Up to 4 people can play at the same time. In total there are three modes of play. Classic is just the standard mode you might be used to with Just Dance, “Duo” is for duets where you can choose to be one dancer over the other and finally the “Crew” mode features Michael and two backup dancers. You get your choice. Read more
WorthPlaying

7.0/10

10 February 2011
Michael Jackson: The Experience provides an interactive experience for the entire family that enables players to step into the shoes of Michael Jackson and re-live his most iconic performances through their own singing and dancing. Read more
GameFocus

7.9/10

9 January 2011
Making a game based on one of the best performers of all time isn’t an easy task. Despite having one of the most successful dancing franchises in the video game market, Ubisoft failed at delivering a masterful game that matches the King of Pop’s illustrious career. Don’t get me wrong, if you’re already into Just Dance and consider yourself a die-hard Michael Jackson fan, there’s no doubt that you need to have this game in your collection...but being a fan... Read more
- Ability to learn some of the different choreography, Solid dance mechanics, Each tracks has its own distinctive presentation, Solid track selection...
- … despite notable omissions. Ballads? Can’t dance to that!, Scoring system is brutal, Overall presentation could have been better, No DLC support