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Ms. Pac-Man

Commodore VIC-20, Arcade, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Sega Game Gear, DOS, Apple II, Xbox 360, Sega Master System/Mark III, Texas Instruments TI-99 • 1982

Should you play it?

In 1982, a sequel to the incredibly popular Pac-Man was introduced in the form of his girlfriend, Ms. Pac-Man. This sequel continued on the "eat the dots/avoid the ghosts" gameplay of the original game, but added new features to keep the title fresh. Like her boyfriend, Ms. Pac-Man attempts to clear four various and challenging mazes filled with dots and ever-moving bouncing fruit while avoiding Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Sue, each with their own personalities and tactics. One touch from any of these ghosts means a loss of life for Ms. Pac-Man. Ms. Pac-Man can turn the tables on her pursuers by eating one of the four Energizers located within the maze. During this time, the ghosts turn blue, and Ms. Pac-Man can eat them for bonus points. The Energizer power only lasts for a limited amount of time, as the ghost's eyes float back to their center box, and regenerate to chase after Ms. Pac-Man again. Survive a few rounds of gameplay, and the player will be treated to humorous intermissions showing the growing romantic relationship between Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man, leading all the way up to the arrival of "Junior".

What works

  • Addictive and timeless gameplay
  • Multiple maze layouts increase variety
  • Challenging ghost ai with unique behaviors
  • Simple controls accessible to all ages
  • High replay value with leaderboards

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of multiplayer cooperation
  • Limited customization or creative expression
  • Increasing difficulty may deter casual players
  • Minimal narrative depth
  • Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity

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Ms. Pac-Man: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Story, Violence, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity.

Last update: 02/09/2026