Pac-Land is a classic side-scrolling platformer released by Namco for arcades in 1984. Based on the animated television series, this early platforming pioneer tasks you with guiding Pac-Man through towns, forests, and mountains to return a lost fairy to Fairyland. You must navigate treacherous gaps, springboard over obstacles, and avoid familiar ghost enemies riding in vehicles or dropping projectiles.
How to play
The objective is to reach the end of the trip to deliver the fairy, then return home safely using the magic boots given by the Fairy Queen, which allow you to jump continuously in mid-air. To play in the browser, insert a coin with Shift and press Enter to start. Move Pac-Man using the Arrow Keys, and jump with Z or X.
Tips
- Double-tap and hold the direction key to make Pac-Man run faster, which is essential for clearing wide water hazards.
- Grab power pellets to turn the ghosts blue, letting you eat them for bonus points just like in the original maze games.
- Push against environmental objects like fire hydrants or tree stumps to occasionally reveal hidden items, such as the hard hat that protects you from falling objects.
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