Pac-In-Time Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Pac-In-Time

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperAtreid Concept SA
PublisherNamco
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Pac-In-Time is a platformer released for the Game Boy, developed by Atreid Concept SA and published by Namco.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pac-In-Time is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Pac-In-Time gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Pac-In-Time cheats & codes

5 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Lives0104FDD5
Infinite Time0155FBD5

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Pac-In-Time walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Pac-In-Time FAQ

Who made Pac-In-Time?

It was developed by Atreid Concept SA and published by Namco.

Is Pac-In-Time multiplayer?

No. Pac-In-Time is a single-player game.

How long does Pac-In-Time take to play?

As a platformer, Pac-In-Time 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-In-Time 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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