Sega Game Gear · Action
Pac-Man
Certified classic
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 (originally 1980) |
| 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 | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Pac-Man is an action game released in 1991 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Namco. This Game Gear release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1980.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1991 include Crystal Warriors, Mappy and The G.G. Shinobi. Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the Game Gear you can also try Ms. Pac-Man and Pac-Attack. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Namco also made Mappy, Galaga '91 and Galaga 2 for the Game Gear.
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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the Game Gear's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing 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.
Pac-Man cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 3 Lives | 027-9C6-E66 |
|---|---|
| Start With 5 Lives | 057-9C6-E66 |
| Start With 7 Lives | 077-9C6-E66 |
| Infinite Lives | 00A-896-19E |
| Collect Power Pill And Ghosts Stay Blue Until Eaten | 008-396-4C6 |
Pac-Man walkthroughs & guides
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Pac-Man FAQ
When did Pac-Man come out on the Game Gear?
Pac-Man was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991; the original game dates back to 1980.
Who made Pac-Man?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Pac-Man multiplayer?
Yes. Pac-Man supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pac-Man take to play?
As an action game, Pac-Man 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 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.