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Super Nintendo · Puzzle

Pac-Attack

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993 (originally 1993)
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPac-Man
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Pac-Attack is a puzzle game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Namco. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #23 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 Ms. Pac-Man. The series also appears on other systems with Pac-Man (2600) and Pac-Man (5200). Namco also made Metal Marines, Cosmo Gang the Video and Sky Mission for the SNES.

Pac-Attack supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Pac-Attack is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Pac-Attack gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Pac-Attack cheats & codes

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

Title And Menu Music Modifier7E002E00
Fairy Bar is Always Full (Normal Mode)7E160EFF
Infinite Pacs7E163409

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Pac-Attack walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pac-Attack.

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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.

Pac-Attack FAQ

When did Pac-Attack come out on the SNES?

Pac-Attack was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993; the original game dates back to 1993.

Who made Pac-Attack?

It was developed by Namco.

Is Pac-Attack multiplayer?

Yes. Pac-Attack supports up to 2 players.

How long does Pac-Attack take to play?

As a puzzle game, Pac-Attack typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Pac-Attack 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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