A free beloved classic arcade game
PAC-MAN, one of the OG video games that hit the arcades in the 80s, is now available for free on mobile devices. This app gives you the exact nostalgic game you grew up with but with modernized elements. For instance, you can now dress up the classic yellow, pie-shaped hero in different skins.
Don’t be alarmed by the modern upgrades though because the objective of this game is pretty much the same. Guide PAC-MAN as he wades through the maze, help him eat all the dots and cherries, and run away from the ghosts that are out to get him.
Gives a good mix of modernism and nostalgia
PAC-MAN has gone through several modifications over the years. With this particular app, you’ll be able to play it without the use of any gaming console. You can control the character’s direction with a simple glide of your fingers across the screen. Additionally, you’ll be able to try more than one game mode. There’s the adventure mode, story, classic, and tournaments. Each one offers a unique experience.
The developers have done an excellent job of modernizing the game’s overall graphics yet making the core animation still recognizable to the masses. Even with the music and sound effects, you’ll be able to hear new sound bites here and there but it’s the trademark tune that will play as you conquer the levels. Additionally, you will meet new characters and see other details that were never present before.
Of course, although this classic retro game has stood the test of time and surely undergoes regular maintenance, it still has a few shortcomings. Some players have complained about the gaming controls. It turns out that even if you can directly control the direction of the character, sometimes it will turn a second too late or go the opposite way entirely. The app is also not invincible to lags.
Same old characters, fresh new game modes
PAC-MAN is a timeless classic that is loved by all ages. With this application, you can enjoy the game in various modes on your smartphone without paying a penny. Although it has some newly added elements, you will still be able to recognize the main characters of the game. Plus, if you’re already familiar with how the game works, then you will have no trouble acing the levels.
