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Super Nintendo · Action
Ms. Pac-Man
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 (originally 1982) |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Digital Eclipse |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Pac-Man |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Ms. Pac-Man is an action game released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Namco. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1982.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Among the 158 SNES action games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pac-Man series; on the SNES you can also try Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures and Pac-Attack. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Digital Eclipse also made Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1 and Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits for the SNES.
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 cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 7E028C03 |
|---|---|
| Ghosts eatable at start and infinite power pill time | 7E029E03 |
Ms. Pac-Man walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ms. Pac-Man.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Ms. Pac-Man FAQ
When did Ms. Pac-Man come out on the SNES?
Ms. Pac-Man was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996; the original game dates back to 1982.
Who made Ms. Pac-Man?
It was developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Namco.
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.