Thursday, 8 May 2025

Ms. Pac-Man (Atari 5200 review)

Developer: GCC
Publisher: Atari, Inc.
Released: 1983

Ms. Pac-Man is a maze game that was originally released in the Arcade in 1982 as the sequel to Pac-Man (1980, Arcade).

+ Eight difficulty settings are available to cater to your skill level and the cute cut-scenes provide an adorable back story.

+ While the original game only had one maze, this sequel has four well-designed layouts to keep you invested longer term.

+ Ghosts have unique behaviours and speeds, and their A.I. is incredible as you can actively watch them trying to flank you.

+ Bonus fruits return, but this time with the treacherous twist of bouncing around the playfield to raise the suspense.

+ Extra tunnels have been introduced to the mazes, which is a brilliant idea that gives you multiple ways to escape foes.

- 5200 analog stick has issues when trying to navigate more complex mazes, as it doesn't always register perfectly.

- Difficulty increases too quickly and novice players might get deflated when the speed surges after a couple of mazes.


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