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Pac-Mania (USA)

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
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1990
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✪ Reviewed on October 15, 2023
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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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Category
Arcade 1 player 3+
Description
Pac-Man munches pellets in three-dimensional mazes in this modern Namco version for Mega Drive. Published by Namco/Tengen, released in the United States in December 1990. Enriched Pac-Man version with isometric 3D levels, colourful ghosts and varied bonuses.

Pac-Mania review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,07 MB 📅25/12/1990
Published by Tengen

Pac-Mania (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $17 Q6 complete
 $37 Q10 new
 $71 !
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Pac-Mania
Europe
25/12/1990
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Is Pac-Mania still worth playing in 2026?

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.

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