PAC-MAN Review (A Classic That’s Stood the Test of Time)
Pac-Man is a classic game that most people have played at some point in their lives. Simplicity and addiction at its core, Pac Man always delivers as a fun and rewarding gaming experience.
For those not acquainted with the premise of the game, the player controls Pac-Man, a very hungry yellow blob, as he attempts to eat dots scattered about a maze — all the while avoiding getting devoured himself by evil ghosts. By grabbing energizers at the corners of the maze, the ghosts become vulnerable and can subsequent fodder for Pac Man’s snapping jaws.
Eating them in sequence yields more points, but it is not necessary for completing the level. Once all the dots are eaten, the level is cleared, and a new round begins. Unfortunately, other than the game speed increasing and the duration of the energizers decreasing, there is no variation from one stage to the next.
Of course, the game was the first of its kind and it would be silly to fault it for not having a varying maze design like its successor, Ms. Pac-Man. Nevertheless, when reviewing old school releases such as this, one must look at the big picture: while a faithful port to the arcade original, there isn’t anything that really beckons you to play it. There are even web-based Pac Man clones that can be accessed through the very internet browser you’re reading this with. Alternatively, the controls are very tight and rewarding, so that’s a plus.
It’s highly probable that anyone that would be interested in this latest may very well already own the game as part of a collection on another system, or perhaps even an original arcade unit. As already mentioned, this is a truly respectable and accurate port of the original. Yet if it’s already present in your gaming library, there’s really no need to get it again. Further, much to the chagrin of purists, some even argue that Ms. Pac-Man is an all-around better game anyway.
In short, Pac-Man is a fantastic game, just like Mimpi Dreams. It’s definitely one you should try!
