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Pac-Land
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 (originally 1984) |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Grandslam Entertainment |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Pac-Land is a platformer released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Grandslam Entertainment and published by Namco. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber.
Pac-Land is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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)
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-Land 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-Land cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SXXOYZVG |
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Pac-Land walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pac-Land.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Pac-Land FAQ
When did Pac-Land come out on the NES?
Pac-Land was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985; the original game dates back to 1984.
Who made Pac-Land?
It was developed by Grandslam Entertainment and published by Namco.
Is Pac-Land multiplayer?
No. Pac-Land is a single-player game.
How long does Pac-Land take to play?
As a platformer, Pac-Land 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-Land 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.