Monday, 5 May 2025

Pac-Man (NES review)

Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco Hometek
Released: 1993

Pac-Man is a maze game that was first released in the Arcade in 1980.

+ Good representation of the Arcade original, and the turn-based multiplayer offers bragging rights for high scores.

+ Different coloured ghosts have unique behaviours, which is great for learning patterns and outsmarting them.

+ Tunnels are an inspired feature for a quick escape and the limited energy pills turn the tide for a riveting ghost chase.

+ Collectable fruit adds an enticing risk-reward element, as the huge point bonuses mean venturing into perilous territory.

- Despite the maze being intricately designed it's the only one available, leaving you wishing for a bit more variety.

- Difficulty curve is amiss, as the speed starts off rather pedestrian before suddenly nitro charging in the third maze.

- Unlike the Atari 5200 port (1983) which had eight difficulty settings, this version has no skill customisation options.


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