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Pac-Land technical data

Name Pac-Land
System NES
Year 1985
Developer Namco Limited
Genre Action

Pac-Land is an iconic video game released in 1984 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). It was developed and published by Namco and is based on the Pac-Man series. It was one of the first platformers to feature a scrolling screen, and was also one of the first games to implement a "run" button.

The player takes control of Pac-Man as he embarks on a journey to return home from Fairyland back to his hometown, Pac-Land. The game consists of four levels: The Meadows, The Forest, The Desert and The City. Each level contains various enemies such as ghosts, bats, frogs, and aliens. In order to progress through each level, Pac-Man must make use of various platforms and obstacles while avoiding or defeating enemies. He can also collect various items such as fruit bonuses, power pills which allow him to temporarily become invincible against the enemies, stars which give him extra points if collected in time and keys which can unlock doors at the end of each level.

In addition to dodging or attacking enemies, Pac-Man must also be careful not to fall off ledges or run out of time during each stage as both will result in a life being lost. Along with this there are bonus stages where Pac-Man must traverse mazes while eating all the dots within a certain amount of time before facing off against recurring boss characters such as Mezmeron or Muerte Grande. If successful in completing all four levels then Pac-Man will return home safely where he is greeted by his family who are relieved that he has returned safe and sound.

Overall Pac-Land is an enjoyable classic video game that offers plenty of challenge for players regardless of their experience level with platformers. Its innovative use of scrolling levels combined with its vibrant visuals and catchy soundtrack made it stand out amongst other NES titles when it was released and continues to be popular today among retro gaming enthusiasts.

NES Action games