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Pac-Man: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Pac-Man (1980): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Pac-Man (1980) is a arcade video game developed by Namco, available on Arcade. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 79/100 on IGDB.

What is Pac-Man about?

Pac-Man is a 1980 maze action video game developed and released by Namco for arcades. It is considered one of the classics of the medium, virtually synonymous with video games, and an icon of 1980s popular culture. Players control Pac-Man, who must eat all the dots inside an enclosed maze while avoiding four colored ghosts. Eating large flashing dots called Power Pellets causes the ghosts to temporarily turn blue, allowing Pac-Man to eat them for bonus points.

Key details

Pac-Man was released in 1980 and supports single player. Platforms: Arcade. Developer: Namco.

Should you play Pac-Man?

A solid 79/100 aggregate score makes Pac-Man a safe pick for fans of arcade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Pac-Man?

Pac-Man is a arcade game by Namco, released in 1980.

What platforms is Pac-Man on?

Pac-Man is available on Arcade.

Is Pac-Man good?

Pac-Man has an aggregate score of 79/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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