Game Boy Color · Action
Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Pac-Man |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 1999, Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition is an action game developed by Namco.
It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch.
It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the GBC you can also try Ms. Pac-Man: Special Color Edition, Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition and Pac-Man: Special Color Edition. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Namco also made Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon and Mr. Driller for the GBC.
Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition 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: Special Colour Edition cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Enable disabled Super Game Boy features | 031-46F-E6A |
|---|---|
| Invincibility | C96-27A-A29 |
| Infinite Lives | 00C-89B-3BE |
| Infinite Power Pill Time | 005-77A-3BE |
| Start with ?? Lives, instead of 3 | 04C-06B-E66 |
| Infinite Lives | 010641D6 |
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition FAQ
When did Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition come out on the GBC?
Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.
Who made Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition multiplayer?
Yes. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition take to play?
As an action game, Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition 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.
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