First released in arcades in 1980, the masterpiece PAC-MAN comes to Steam! Move PAC-MAN up, down, left, and right to avoid the ghosts and gobble up all the Pac-Dots!
The player controls a yellow, circular creature with a large mouth through a maze-like arena, tasked with eating all the small pellets scattered throughout.
Four colorful ghosts - Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde - persistently chase the player's character. Making contact with any of the ghosts causes the player to lose one of their three lives. Successful evasion requires quick reflexes and memorization of the ghosts' movement patterns.
Larger "Power Pellets" periodically appear in the maze. Consuming these temporarily turns the tables - the ghosts become vulnerable, and the player can eat them for bonus points. This provides a brief window to rack up massive scores by devouring the fleeing ghosts.
Once the player clears the maze of all pellets, they advance to the next level, where the ghosts move faster and more aggressively, increasing the challenge. This addictive loop of eating pellets, avoiding ghosts, and progressing to new stages lies at the heart of the gameplay.
Veteran players have discovered various movement patterns and techniques that allow them to maximize their scores and progress through the increasingly difficult levels. Mastering these strategies and competing for the highest scores is a significant part of the game's enduring appeal and challenge.
This Steam version provides additional options, such as adjusting the starting number of lives, enabling a famous "Round 256 bug" glitch, and customizing the scanline and sound settings to enhance the authentic retro experience.
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