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{{Infobox Game | {{Infobox Game | ||
|title = Pac-Man | |title = Pac-Man | ||
|image = [[File:Pac-Man Box.jpg|225px]] | |image = [[File:Pac-Man Box.jpg|225px]] | ||
|caption = [[ | |caption = [[File:PacManSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]] | ||
Box art of the NES version. | Box art of the NES version. | ||
|developer = [[Namco]] | |developer = [[Namco]] | ||
|publisher = [[Namco]] | |publisher = [[Namco]] | ||
|released = {{ | |designer = Tōru Iwatani | ||
|released = '''Arcade'''<br>{{Flag|Japan}} May 22, 1980<br>{{Flag|Australia}} June 22, 1980<br>{{Flag|USA}} October 26, 1980<br>{{Flag|Europe}} November 17, 1980<br>{{Flag|South Korea}} December 15, 1980<br>'''[[Nintendo Entertainment System]]'''<br>{{Flag|Japan}} November 2, 1984<br>{{Flag|Australia}} June 19, 1993<br>{{Flag|USA}} November 19, 1993<br>{{Flag|Europe}} December 23, 1993 | |||
|genre = Maze | |genre = Maze | ||
|platform = Arcade | |platform = Arcade<br>Nintendo Entertainment System<br>[[wikipedia:Pac-Man|various others]] | ||
|interwiki = wikipedia | |interwiki = wikipedia | ||
|interwikiname = Wikipedia | |interwikiname = Wikipedia | ||
|interwikipage = Pac-Man | |interwikipage = Pac-Man | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Pac-Man''''' ({{ja|パックマン|Pakkuman}}, ''Pacman'') is a maze video game, originally distributed to arcades and later ported to several platforms. The goal of the game is to eat all the Pac-Dots, while avoiding ghosts. After eating all the Pac-Dots in one maze, | '''''Pac-Man''''' ({{ja|パックマン|Pakkuman}}, ''Pacman'') is a maze video game, originally distributed to arcades and later ported to several platforms. The goal of the game is to eat all the Pac-Dots, while avoiding [[ghosts]], who could be defeated with the use of a Power Pellet. After eating all the Pac-Dots in one maze, players would go onto the next level, where the Ghosts become faster as a means of raising the difficulty. This game is where the character [[Pac-Man]] originally debuted. | ||
==In the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series== | |||
[[File:Pac-Man NES.png|left|thumb|Gameplay in the NES port of ''Pac-Man''.]] | |||
===Fighter=== | |||
[[Pac-Man]] originated in this game. A number of his moves are Namco references. His [[neutral special move]] causes him to conjure fruit, which appeared in this game as bonus items. His [[smash attack]]s involve bringing ghosts into the field to strike his enemies. His [[Final Smash]], [[Super Pac-Man]], is based on his sprite from the game, as well as power-ups that allow him to fight enemies. | |||
== | ===[[Stage]]=== | ||
The stage [[Pac-Maze]] in {{for3ds}} is based on the maze in this game, even having Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde as enemies. | |||
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===[[Assist Trophy]]=== | |||
The four [[ghosts]], Blinky, Inky, Pinky and Clyde debuted in this game as enemies. | |||
===[[Assist | |||
The four [[ghosts]], Blinky, Inky, Pinky and Clyde debuted in this game as | |||
===[[Music]]=== | ===[[Music]]=== | ||
Two tracks based on this game's music, ''PAC-MAN'' and ''PAC-MAN (Club Mix)'', are available in [[Pac-Maze]] and [[Pac-Land]]. Pac-Man's victory theme is based on the level start jingle. | Two tracks based on this game's music, ''PAC-MAN'' and ''PAC-MAN (Club Mix)'', are available in [[Pac-Maze]] and [[Pac-Land]]. Pac-Man's victory theme is based on the level start jingle. | ||
===[[Masterpiece]]=== | |||
The NES version of the game is available as a default [[Masterpiece]] in {{forwiiu}}. After the timer elapsed, players were given the opportunity to purchase the game as a [[Virtual Console]] title on the [[Nintendo eShop]] before its shutdown on March 27, 2023. | |||
{{SSB4Masterpieces}} | {{SSB4Masterpieces}} | ||
{{Pac-Man universe}} | {{Pac-Man universe}} | ||
[[Category:Games]] | [[Category:Games]] | ||
[[Category:Bandai Namco]] | |||
Latest revision as of 12:22, October 8, 2024
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Box art of the NES version. | |
| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Designer(s) | Tōru Iwatani |
| Released | Arcade May 22, 1980 June 22, 1980 October 26, 1980 November 17, 1980 December 15, 1980Nintendo Entertainment System November 2, 1984 June 19, 1993 November 19, 1993 December 23, 1993
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| Genre(s) | Maze |
| Platform(s) | Arcade Nintendo Entertainment System various others |
| Article on Wikipedia | Pac-Man |
Pac-Man (パックマン, Pacman) is a maze video game, originally distributed to arcades and later ported to several platforms. The goal of the game is to eat all the Pac-Dots, while avoiding ghosts, who could be defeated with the use of a Power Pellet. After eating all the Pac-Dots in one maze, players would go onto the next level, where the Ghosts become faster as a means of raising the difficulty. This game is where the character Pac-Man originally debuted.
In the Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Fighter[edit]
Pac-Man originated in this game. A number of his moves are Namco references. His neutral special move causes him to conjure fruit, which appeared in this game as bonus items. His smash attacks involve bringing ghosts into the field to strike his enemies. His Final Smash, Super Pac-Man, is based on his sprite from the game, as well as power-ups that allow him to fight enemies.
Stage[edit]
The stage Pac-Maze in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is based on the maze in this game, even having Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde as enemies.
Assist Trophy[edit]
The four ghosts, Blinky, Inky, Pinky and Clyde debuted in this game as enemies.
Music[edit]
Two tracks based on this game's music, PAC-MAN and PAC-MAN (Club Mix), are available in Pac-Maze and Pac-Land. Pac-Man's victory theme is based on the level start jingle.
Masterpiece[edit]
The NES version of the game is available as a default Masterpiece in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. After the timer elapsed, players were given the opportunity to purchase the game as a Virtual Console title on the Nintendo eShop before its shutdown on March 27, 2023.
| Masterpieces in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | |
|---|---|
| Starter games | Balloon Fight · Donkey Kong · F-Zero · Kid Icarus · Kirby Super Star · Kirby's Dream Land · Mega Man 2 · Metroid · Pac-Man · Pilotwings · Super Mario Bros. · Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels · Super Mario Kart · Super Mario World · Super Metroid · The Legend of Zelda · Wrecking Crew · Zelda II: The Adventure of Link |
| Unlockable games | Dr. Mario · EarthBound · Kirby's Adventure · Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream · Yoshi |
| Japan-only games | Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light |
 Pac-Man universe
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| Fighter | Pac-Man (SSB4 · SSBU) |
| Assist Trophy | Ghosts |
| Stages | Pac-Maze · Pac-Land |
| Trophies and Spirits | Trophies · Spirits |
| Music | SSB4 · Ultimate |
| Masterpiece | Pac-Man |
