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PAC-MAN 256

Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, iOS, Mac, PlayStation 4, Android • 2016

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Quick resume

PAC-MAN 256 is the maze that never ends. But the Glitch is coming for you…

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Strategy, Puzzle, Arcade

Pros

  • No microtransactions and fair upgrade system
  • Addictive endless runner gameplay
  • Local multiplayer for up to 4 players
  • Classic pac-man feel with new power-ups
  • Customizable skins and power-up loadouts

Cons

  • No online multiplayer
  • Repetitive maze segments limit exploration
  • Grinding required for full upgrades
  • Limited character variety
  • No background music option

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can choose power-ups loadouts and customize skins, allowing personal control over gameplay style."

  • Competence
    4

    "Requires learning ghost patterns, managing combos, and upgrading power-ups to improve performance."

  • Competition
    3

    "Includes leaderboards and local multiplayer score challenges encouraging comparison with others."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Endless gameplay with upgrade progression and missions encourages habitual play and long sessions."

  • Cooperation
    4

    "Local multiplayer supports up to 4 players cooperating to revive each other and share power-ups."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players can customize maze skins and select power-ups, adding creative expression within set parameters."

  • Domination
    -3

    "Multiplayer emphasizes cooperative revival and shared power-ups rather than dominance over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Addictive endless runner gameplay provides distraction and stress relief through casual fun."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia without external pressure or obligation."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Variety of power-ups and maze themes encourage trying new strategies and gameplay styles."

  • Exploration
    -2

    "Procedurally generated maze segments repeat often, limiting novel discovery but maintaining variety."

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization of maze skins and player avatars allows personal visual expression."

  • Fantasy
    2

    "Classic Pac-Man fantasy with imaginative power-ups and glitch-themed endless maze."

  • Fellowship
    3

    "Local multiplayer fosters social connection and shared gaming experiences."

  • Growth
    4

    "Progression through upgrading power-ups and mastering ghost behaviors supports skill development."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity components."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires continuous attention and active control during gameplay sessions."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Local multiplayer encourages social interaction and cooperative play, though not deeply emotional."

  • Leadership
    -3

    "Multiplayer emphasizes shared cooperation rather than leadership or authoritative roles."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong focus on accumulating coins, unlocking and upgrading power-ups, and completing missions."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Casual arcade gameplay balances challenge and flow, providing enjoyable tension release."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Vibrant visuals, classic sounds, and flashy power-up effects provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    2

    "Leaderboards and achievements offer recognition but community size is limited."

  • Story
    -4

    "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free endless maze running."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires planning routes, managing power-ups, and understanding ghost behaviors."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tense chase from the glitch and ghost threats create suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Good value for price with no microtransactions and generous upgrade system compared to mobile."

  • Violence
    2

    "Enjoyment of combat through power-ups that destroy ghosts, but within a cartoonish arcade context."

  • Survival
    4

    "Core gameplay involves avoiding death from ghosts and the advancing glitch, emphasizing survival."

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