Pac-Man’s most notable mobile outing is making its way into your living room.
Publisher Bandai Namco launched Pac-Man 256 on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam today for $5. The Hipster Whale-developed game’s conceit on the infamous glitch that occurs in the original Pac-Man when you reach map 256. This version of the endless maze runner adds a new four-player mode, something that’s not available in the mobile games.
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Pac-Man 256 has power-ups as well, which you can upgrade as you make progress. The mobile version has a time-gating monetization mechanic, where you get a certain number of play credits before needing to watch either an ad or play later — or buy unlimited credits for $8. GamesBeat asked Bandai Namco how it’s handling this in the console and PC version and are waiting for a response.
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