Description
One of the most popular and influential games of the 1980's, Pac-Man stars a little, yellow dot-muncher who works his way around to clear a maze of the various dots and fruit which inhabit the board.
Pac-Man's goal is continually challenged by four ghosts: The shy blue ghost Bashful (Inky), the trailing red ghost Shadow (Blinky), the fast pink ghost Speedy (Pinky), and the forgetful orange ghost Pokey (Clyde). One touch from any of these ghosts means a loss of life for Pac-Man.
Pac-Man can turn the tables on his pursuers by eating of the four Energizers located within the maze. During this time, the ghosts turn blue, and Pac-Man can eat them for bonus points. This only lasts for a limited amount of time, as the ghost's eyes float back to their center box, and regenerate to chase after Pac-Man again.
Survive a few rounds of gameplay, and be treated to humorous intermissions between Pac-Man and the ghosts.
Alternate Titles
- "Puck-Man" -- original Japanese version
- "NES Classics: Pac-Man" -- European GBA Title
- "パックマン" -- Japanese Spelling
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User Reviews
The Press Says
| The Video Game Critic |
Atari 5200 |
May 26, 2003 |
A- |
91 |
| TalkXbox |
Xbox 360 |
Aug 09, 2006 |
80 out of 100 |
80 |
| GotNext |
Xbox 360 |
Sep 05, 2006 |
     |
70 |
| GameZone |
Game Boy Advance |
Jul 08, 2004 |
7 out of 10 |
70 |
| GameSpot |
Wii |
May 15, 2007 |
6.1 out of 10 |
61 |
| UOL Jogos |
Xbox 360 |
Aug 09, 2006 |
     |
60 |
| Portable Review |
Game Boy Advance |
Nov 30, 2006 |
24 out of 40 |
60 |
| Video Game Talk |
Xbox 360 |
Aug 09, 2006 |
     |
50 |
| Kombo.com |
Game Boy Advance |
Jun 06, 2004 |
5 out of 10 |
50 |
| The Video Game Critic |
Atari 2600 |
Sep 03, 2001 |
D |
25 |
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Trivia
The Xbox Live! Arcade version stays true to the original gameplay and look, with the addition of improved graphics and sounds, leaderboards and achievements. The game itself was already included as a secret in
Ridge Racer 6.