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Game Boy Advance · Action

Pac-Man Collection

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2001
GenreAction
DeveloperMass Media
PublisherInfogrames
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesPac-Man
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001, Pac-Man Collection is an action game developed by Mass Media and published by Infogrames.

It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the GBA you can also try Pac-Man Pinball Advance, Pac-Man World and Pac-Man World 2. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Mass Media also made Blackthorne and Rock n' Roll Racing for the GBA.

Pac-Man Collection is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pac-Man Collection 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.

Pac-Man Collection gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Pac-Man Collection walkthroughs & guides

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

Pac-Man Collection FAQ

When did Pac-Man Collection come out on the GBA?

Pac-Man Collection was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.

Who made Pac-Man Collection?

It was developed by Mass Media and published by Infogrames.

Is Pac-Man Collection multiplayer?

No. Pac-Man Collection is a single-player game.

How long does Pac-Man Collection take to play?

As an action game, Pac-Man Collection typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Pac-Man Collection 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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