Commodore User


Pacmania
By Mr. Chip
Commodore Vic 20

 
Published in Commodore User #3

Pacmania

Although for keyboard only, this program cleverly allows you to select your own keys to play with: what a good idea! The main strength of this version of the classic lies not in a wealth of exotic fruits and suchlike normally found within these walls, but in the way you can make life incredibly difficult for yourself by choosing skill level, speed, size of maze, visible or invisible walls, and moving or stationary power pills. Graphics are clear but in no way unusual, and the sonics are only average. I didn't like the stark white background either, but that's just my prejudice showing.

If you are a Pacman freak then you might try your skills against all these features. But for most players I think it will prove a bit unexciting visually, however hard it is to play.