As such, certain arcade patterns or exploits won’t work since the game logic isn’t the same. I’m not sure if these are emulations or just really good simulations, but I assume it’s the latter. This is also the one game that makes use of the second button on the controller. Xevious-Among the first top-down vertical scrolling shooters, this 1982 release challenges you to shoot both air- and ground-based targets.Super Pac-Man-A 1982 variation on the Pac-Man theme, Super Pac-Man does away with pellets in favor of fruits and prizes, and adds additional features like speed boosts and super power-ups. Pac-Man Plus-A minor 1982 update of the original, you’ll mostly find slightly altered visuals, some new power-ups, and slightly more challenging play.Unfortunately for us same game playing mortals, we have to beat the 255th level first. Pac-Man 256-This is the infamous glitch-fest that’s the 256th, and final, level of the original Pac-Man game, and about the only way most of us game playing mortals will get to experience it.Pac-Man-The 1980 classic in all its glory.It’s yet another Pac-Man variation with oddball additional features like unlockable items (by turning over cards), an assistant (Miru, aka “Pal”), and the ability to shoot (spit) a ray, smoke, musical notes, freezing rays, or min-Pac-Men (Pac-Mans?). Pac & Pal-This 1983 release was a Japanese exclusive that used the same arcade hardware as Super Pac-Man (also included).The update features slightly easier gameplay than its predecessor and minor graphical and gameplay tweaks. New Rally-X-This 1981 update of the 1980 original (not included) mixes oversized Pac-Man-like mazes and flag collecting with frantic racing and evasion and some much-needed defense via strategic use of a smoke screen.Mappy-Although the music gets repetitive, this 1983 release ups the cute factor for its challenging chase-and-evade platforming.Galaxian-Namco’s full color answer to Taito’s legendary Space Invaders (1978), this straightforward shooter from 1979 is still fun for a spin.Galaga-This 1981 sequel to Galaxian (also included) is arguably the definitive Space Invaders-style shooter.Dig-Dug-One of the more original game creations, this 1982 release tasks you with digging underground tunnels to try and inflate and pop various monsters.Bosconian-Although little known today, this 1981 free-roaming scrolling shooter was technically impressive for its time.What follows then is an alphabetical listing of the 12 games and a short, direct feed video showing each one in action: The nice thing about the menu is that all 12 game titles fit on one screen, so it’s easy to select your game of choice with the joystick and A button. Early versions of the Namco Pac-Man included a Red ghost finger puppet on the joystick.The colorful menu screen appears to be in an unusual resolution, but looks nice enough and packs in a good amount of information.Namco Pac-Man was also released with the Atari TV game in a bonus 2 pack.The Namco Pac-Man and Namco Ms.Pac-Man joysticks were also avilable both in the Namco Classics Combo Pack.The Namco Pac-Man controller was also released in a pocket size.Retro Arcade Featuring Pac-Man has Pac-Man, Galaxian, New Rally-X, Dig Dug, Bosconian, Galaga, Mappy, Xevious, Pole Position, Super Pac-Man, Pac & Pal, and Pac-Man Plus.Pac-Man Arcade Gold has Pac-Man, Galaxian, New Rally-X, Dig Dug, Bosconian, Super Pac-Man, Pac & Pal, and Pac-Man Plus.Super Pac-Man has Pac-Man, Super Pac-Man, Pac & Pal, Pac-Man Plus.Pac-Man, Rally-X, Bosconian, New Rally-X and Dig Dug Pac-Man, Galaga, Mappy, Xevious, Pole Position, New Rally-X, and Bosconian Pac-Man, Pole Position, Galaga, Xevious and Mappy
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