Ms. Pac-Man: Maze Madness (2000)

Developer: Namco, Mass Media Inc
Publisher: Namco
Platforms: Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Dreamcast
Genres: Puzzle
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 7 player ratings

How it feels

A bright and breezy maze-chasing adventure that keeps you moving through cheerful levels at a lively, uncomplicated pace.

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About

Professor Pac learns that the witch, Mesmerelda, has seized control of the Enchanted Castle using black magic and from there is planning on stealing all four Gems of Virtue (Generosity; Truth; Wisdom; Courage) to control the "four wonders" (areas of Pac-Land). He creates a device called a Pactrometer which allows Ms. Pac-Man to go to these areas to recover the gems before Mesmerelda can get them first.

What players say

A breezy, faithful Ms. Pac-Man remake that layers light puzzle and item mechanics onto the classic dot-eating loop. Players find it approachable and pleasant but a bit too easy for veterans, with multiplayer party modes its main draw.

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