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FranchisePac-ManSeriesPac-Man

Pac-Man 256

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First release
Aug 19, 2015
Developer
Hipster Whale
Engine
Unity
Genres
Arcade, Strategy, Puzzle · Action
Platforms
Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux

Pac-Man 256 is inspired by the glitched 256th level of Pac-Man. In the game, the player must continuously navigate an endless maze while avoiding ghosts and using power-ups and power pellets to combat them. Fruits grant a temporary multiplier, and as Pac-Man eats dots, it is up to the player to try to top their high score.

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Storyline
"On PAC-MAN's 35th anniversary, we are collaborating with Hipster Whale (the makers of Crossy Road) to bring you a hilariously addictive endless maze chase inspired by the infamous level 256 glitch from the original PAC-MAN! The free-to-play game will be available for smartphones and tablets in summer 2015."Read more

"On PAC-MAN's 35th anniversary, we are collaborating with Hipster Whale (the makers of Crossy Road) to bring you a hilariously addictive endless maze chase inspired by the infamous level 256 glitch from the original PAC-MAN! The free-to-play game will be available for smartphones and tablets in summer 2015."

Release dates
Android
Aug 19, 2015
iOS
Aug 19, 2015
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 21, 2016
All 7 release dates
Mac
Jun 21, 2016
PlayStation 4
Jun 21, 2016
Xbox One
Jun 21, 2016
Linux
Jun 21, 2016
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
ghosts, sherlock holmes, maze, old school, achievements
… All 13, free-to-play, endless runner, digital distribution, protagonist's name in the title, microtransaction, deliberately retro, humble bundle, fake glitch

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Critic Score
75
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 1,368 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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