The Mega Drive port of Pac-Mania, the isometric Pac-Man arcade sequel. Pleasant and colourful, less addictive than the original, worth a try.
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Arcade1 player3+
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Pac-Man munches pellets in three-dimensional mazes in this modern Namco version for Mega Drive. Published by Namco/Tengen, released in Europe in December 1990. Enriched Pac-Man version with isometric 3D levels, colourful ghosts and varied bonuses.
An isometric reworking of Namco's classic, Pac-Mania offers mazes in an isometric view where Pac-Man can now jump over the ghosts. This vertical dimension renews the avoidance strategy and brings a welcome breath to the founding formula, without betraying its spirit. The colourful art direction and the snappy tempo keep all their appeal. The Mega Drive port stays faithful to the cabinet. For a fan of retro arcade or a Pac-Man fan curious about this variant, the title keeps a freshness and immediate pleasure still convincing.