Ms. Pac-Man Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action

Ms. Pac-Man

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreAction
DeveloperInnerprise Software
PublisherTime Warner Interactive
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesPac-Man
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Ms. Pac-Man is an action game developed by Innerprise Software and published by Time Warner Interactive. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1982.

Among the 111 Genesis action games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.

It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the Genesis you can also try Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures, Pac-Attack and Pac-Mania. 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

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 Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Ms. Pac-Man cheats & codes

61 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Pac-Women001836:6002

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Ms. Pac-Man walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Ms. Pac-Man FAQ

Who made Ms. Pac-Man?

It was developed by Innerprise Software and published by Time Warner Interactive.

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 "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 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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