# Retro Game: PAC-MAN (Neo Geo Pocket Color) ## Overview This is the one and only *PAC-MAN*, perfectly translated to one of the most beloved handhelds of the 90s, the Neo Geo Pocket Color. This version delivers the pure, unadulterated arcade experience, challenging players to clear the maze of every last dot while evading the four iconic ghosts. It’s a testament to both the timeless design of the original game and the quality of the NGPC hardware. ## Background Released by Namco in 1999, *PAC-MAN* was a significant title for the Neo Geo Pocket Color. Getting a license for one of the biggest names in video game history was a major win for SNK's handheld, proving it could deliver high-quality arcade ports. The game was designed to be a pixel-perfect recreation of the 1980 classic, offering a familiar and addictive experience for players to enjoy on the go. Its release helped solidify the NGPC's reputation as a haven for excellent arcade conversions. ## Gameplay The gameplay is exactly what fans know and love, translated flawlessly to the handheld format. Players use the NGPC's famously clicky and precise microswitched joystick to guide PAC-MAN through the maze. The objective is to eat all the pac-dots while avoiding Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. Eating one of the four Power Pellets in the corners of the maze will temporarily turn the tables, allowing PAC-MAN to chase and eat the ghosts for bonus points. Given the arcade game's vertical screen orientation, this port presents the action in the center of the NGPC's horizontal screen, framed by classic cabinet art, ensuring an authentic and uncompromised view of the entire maze at all times.