Pac-Man 256
| Pac-Man 256 | |
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 Title card | |
| Developer(s) |
Hipster Whale 3 Sprockets Bandai Namco Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Distributor(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Series | Pac-Man |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux |
| Release date(s) |
iOS, Android August 20, 2015 PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One June 21, 2016 |
| Genre(s) | Endless runner |
| Mode(s) | Single-player multi-player |
Pac-Man 256 is an endless running video game co-developed by Hipster Whale and 3 Sprockets and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is part of the Pac-Man series and is inspired by the original Pac-Man game's infamous Level 256 glitch. The game was originally released as a free-to-play title for iOS and Android on August 20, 2015. A port of the game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC by Bandai Namco Studios Vancouver, featuring additional features, was released on June 21, 2016.[1]
Gameplay
Pac-Man 256 puts players in control of Pac-Man as he continues across an endless maze, collecting dots and power-ups while avoiding enemy ghosts. The game ends if Pac-Man comes into contact with a ghost or falls behind and is consumed by a chasing glitch at the bottom of the maze. By eating enough dots in a row, players will be awarded with a blast that clears all on-screen enemies. Along with power pellets, which enable Pac-Man to eat ghosts, Pac-Man can equip and obtain various power-ups such as lasers, tornadoes, and clones to attack the ghosts, as well as collect score-multiplying fruit. Additional power-ups are unlocked by collecting enough dots. Clearing certain missions unlock coins, also obtained either on the maze or by viewing sponsored videos, which can be used to upgrade power-ups.[2]
The game's main mode, which allows Pac-Man to equip up to three power-ups, requires credits which are replenished over time (the player can purchase unlimited credits with real money). Alternatively, the player can use Free Play, which can be played at any time without power-ups. The console and PC versions of the game adds 4-player co-operative play.
Awards
| List of awards and nominations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
| The Game Awards 2015 | Best Mobile/Handheld Game | Nominated | [3] |
References
- ↑ Matulef, Jeffery (May 24, 2016). "Pac-Man 256 is coming to consoles and PC in June". Eurogamer. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ↑ Hamilton, Kirk. "Pac-Man 256 Is Endless Pac-Man With A Fun, Glitchy Twist". Kotaku. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Nominees | The Game Awards 2015". The Game Awards. Ola Balola. November 12, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
