

Pac-Man 256 is inspired by the glitched 256th level of Pac-Man. In the game, the player must continuously navigate an endless maze while avoiding ghosts and using power-ups and power pellets to combat them. Fruits grant a temporary multiplier, and as Pac-Man eats dots, it is up to the player to try to top their high score. "On PAC-MAN's 35th anniversary, we are collaborating with Hipster Whale (the makers of Crossy Road) to bring you a hilariously addictive endless maze chase inspired by the infamous level 256 glitch from the original PAC-MAN! The free-to-play game will be available for smartphones and tablets in summer 2015."
PuzzleStrategyArcadeActionghostssherlock holmesmazeold schoolachievementsfree-to-playendless runnerdigital distributionprotagonist's name in the titlemicrotransactiondeliberately retrohumble bundlePlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
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Plot-driven, unpretentious, relentless and intimate.
- character-ledplot-driven
- unpretentiousprestige
- contemplativerelentless
- intimateepic
- cooloverwhelming
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About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One
- Developer
- Hipster Whale
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Released
- August 19, 2015
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Engine
- Unity
IGDB rating 7.8/10 from 47 ratings.
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