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If you've ever tried to outrun four ghost-shaped existential crises in a neon-lit maze, then Pacman Master will feel familiar. But this isn't just a rehash of the original arcade experience - it feels more like a remix. It still has that basic loop: eat all the pellets, avoid the ghosts, grab a power-up and chase them when they turn blue. But everything moves just a little faster, the ghosts act a bit smarter (or maybe just meaner), and the maze itself feels like it's designed to trip you up. It's like Pac-Man went to the gym and came back leaner, sharper, and slightly more unforgiving. The controls are tight and responsive, which is essential in a game where one wrong turn means instant death. Ghosts don't wait around for you to figure out the map. They swarm, cut you off, and somehow always know where you're headed. This version gives off a sense that it was made for people who already think they're good at Pac-Man. It doesn't ease you in - it throws you straight into the action. There's no tutorial, no hand-holding, just you and a rapidly shrinking amount of safe space. But that's also where the fun is. Once you learn the pattern of the ghosts - or at least guess it well enough - you start stringing together smooth runs and risky reversals that feel genuinely rewarding. Pacman Master doesn't try to be nostalgic. It doesn't have retro sounds or pixel-perfect emulation. Instead, it feels more like a speed-focused evolution of the original idea. You get in, you try to survive, and when you inevitably mess up, the restart is instant and you're tempted to give it just one more go. It's great for quick play sessions, but it also has that addictive edge that makes you want to chase high scores for way longer than you planned. Whether you're a veteran of the arcade era or just someone with fast fingers and a few minutes to kill, this version of Pac-Man has enough bite to keep you on your toes - and maybe even make you sweat a little.
