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Pac-Man
Pac-ManNavigate mazes, gobble dots, and outsmart ghosts in a timeless arcade classic
Pac-Man
Pac-ManNavigate mazes, eat pellets, and outsmart ghosts in classic arcade fun
Overview
Description

Pac-Man is a 1980 maze action video game developed and released by Namco for arcades. Players guide the iconic yellow character through a labyrinth, eating all the dots while avoiding four colored ghosts. Power Pellets turn the ghosts blue, letting Pac-Man chase them for extra points. The simple yet addictive gameplay has made it an enduring symbol of video game history.

Pac-Man challenges players to guide the iconic yellow character through a maze, consuming all pac‑dots while avoiding four colorful ghosts. Power pellets grant temporary invincibility, letting Pac‑Man turn the tables and eat the pursuing enemies. Each cleared maze advances the player to a new stage with faster, more aggressive ghosts and intermission animations between levels. The game ends when all lives are lost, but a bonus life is awarded at 10,000 points, encouraging high‑score mastery.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Casual & Mobile
Casual & Mobile
Best for
Casual arcade fans
Casual gamers and retro enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Namco
Namco
publisher
Midway Manufacturing, Namco
Polyvox, Atari, ME-TA Elektronik Endüstri ve Ticaret
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
79/100
80/100+1%
General
release date
1980-05-22
1982-03-16
msrp
—
$4.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Iconic and instantly recognizable gameplay
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Short sessions perfect for quick play
  • Enduring high-score replay value
  • Timeless gameplay that remains engaging
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
  • Iconic characters and sound effects
  • Supports both solo and competitive play
Cons
  • Limited visual variety compared to modern games
  • No multiplayer mode
  • Repetitive maze design after many plays
  • Limited depth beyond maze navigation
  • Simple graphics may feel dated to some
  • No extensive story or progression system
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