Ms. Pac-Man 7800 box art

Atari 7800 · Action / Platformer

Ms. Pac-Man

Certified classic

SystemAtari 7800
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperGeneral Computer Corporation
PublisherAtari
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPac-Man
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 9

Ms. Pac-Man is an action game released for the Atari 7800, developed by General Computer Corporation and published by Atari. This 7800 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1982. It blends action and platformer elements.

Among the 14 7800 action games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Pac-Man series. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200).

Ms. Pac-Man supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the 7800's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Ms. Pac-Man is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Ms. Pac-Man gameplay screenshot on 7800
In-game screenshot (7800)

Ms. Pac-Man walkthroughs & guides

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Playing 7800 games today

The 7800 has a compact library with a handful of standout arcade ports and a lively homebrew scene. The Atari 2600+ and 7800+ reissues play original 7800 cartridges over HDMI.

Ms. Pac-Man FAQ

Who made Ms. Pac-Man?

It was developed by General Computer Corporation and published by Atari.

Is Ms. Pac-Man multiplayer?

Yes. Ms. Pac-Man supports up to 2 players.

How long does Ms. Pac-Man take to play?

As an action game, Ms. Pac-Man typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Ms. Pac-Man on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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