Pac-Man 256 (2016)
Pac-Man 256 is an endless maze arcade game inspired by the classic Pac-Man. Players navigate an infinite maze, avoid ghosts, and survive as long as possible while collecting power-ups and multipliers.
Game Data
| Release Year | 2016 |
| Developer | Hipster Whale / Bandai Namco |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco |
| Platform | iOS, Android, PC, Console |
| Genre | Endless Maze / Arcade |
| Players | 1 |
| Original Media | Digital Download |
Gameplay:
Players navigate an endless maze inspired by Pac-Man, dodging ghosts, collecting pellets, and using power-ups to survive as long as possible.
Story:
Set in a glitchy, infinite maze, Pac-Man 256 has no traditional story, but challenges players to avoid the „256 Glitch“ while racking up high scores.
Trivia:
The game is named after the famous „level 256 glitch“ from the original Pac-Man, turning a classic bug into an innovative endless gameplay mechanic.
Historically, Pac-Man 256 demonstrates how classic arcade concepts can be reinvented for modern platforms, blending nostalgia with endless challenge mechanics.
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Why Pac-Man 256 Is Historically Important
Pac-Man 256 modernized the classic maze formula, introducing endless gameplay and glitch-inspired mechanics that influenced mobile arcade game design.
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