Pac-Pix DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action

Pac-Pix

SystemNintendo DS
Released2005
GenreAction
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Developed by Namco and published by Nintendo, Pac-Pix arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2005 as an action game.

It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS. Among the 116 DS action games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Namco also made Pac 'n Roll, Trioncube and QuickSpot for the DS.

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

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-Pix 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-Pix gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Pac-Pix cheats & codes

52 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Pac-Man2215F19C 00000063
Infinite Time2215F1B0 000000C8
#01 Pinky Unlocked2215A48C 00000001
#02 Blue Unlocked2215A498 00000001
#03 Berobero Unlocked2215A49A 00000001
#04 Numboo 1 Unlocked2215A49C 00000001

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Pac-Pix walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Pac-Pix FAQ

When did Pac-Pix come out on the DS?

Pac-Pix was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.

Who made Pac-Pix?

It was developed by Namco and published by Nintendo.

Is Pac-Pix multiplayer?

No. Pac-Pix is a single-player game.

How long does Pac-Pix take to play?

As an action game, Pac-Pix 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-Pix 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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