SNES/Super Famicom

Pac-Attack

Based on Namco's Japanese-only arcade puzzler Cosmo Gang the Puzzle, Pac-Attack is similar to many block-dropping puzzle games from the time, such as Puyo Puyo.The objective of the game is to place ghosts and then, after three pieces (which can include one or two blocks as well), make Pac-Man eat as many ghosts as possible to try and clear up the game area. Pac-Man's directions are chosen at random between left or right, but as he goes moving on the game area (after you place him, of course), if he bumps against a block or a wall on the game area, he will change his direction. As with many block-dropping puzzlers, if a line of blocks and/or ghosts reaches the top, the game ends. However, by...

Genre: Puzzle
Year: 1993
Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco
Players: 2

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Achievements

27 achievements · 265 total points

Two For The Show Clear two or more lines of blocks simultaneously in 1P Normal Mode!
2 pts
Three To Get Ready Clear three or more lines of blocks simultaneously in 1P Normal Mode!
3 pts
Four To Go Clear four or more lines of blocks simultaneously in 1P Normal Mode!
4 pts
Ghost Buster Eat 10 Monsters with one Pac-Man in 1P Normal Mode.
10 pts
Monster Hunter Eat 20 Monsters with one Pac-Man in 1P Normal Mode.
10 pts
Hold Up, Buttercup! Cancel a Fairy with a special command in 1P Normal Mode.
5 pts
Down To Earth Demeanor Cancel a Fairy by letting it hit the very bottom of the field in 1P Normal Mode.
5 pts
Blockchain Investor Clear at least 50 lines on any difficulty in 1P Normal Mode.
10 pts
A Fresh Start Completely empty the playing field in Normal Mode.
10 pts
Gameplay Goroawase Earn a combined total of 765 Monsters, line clears, pieces placed and 180 rotations in 1P Normal Mode!
25 pts
Just Getting Started Reached Level 36 & the max score multiplier on Easy or Normal in 1P Normal Mode.
25 pts
Can-Can't Stop Survive for 24 seconds being close to the top without pausing on Hard or higher in 1P Normal Mode.
10 pts
Steadfast Without pausing, reach level 905 on Hyper 900, or level 310 on Hyper 300 in 1P Normal Mode.
10 pts
Unflinching Without pausing, reach level 910 on Hyper 900, or level 320 on Hyper 300 in 1P Normal Mode.
25 pts
01-10 Cleared Clear Stages 01-10 in 1P Puzzle Mode.
5 pts
11-20 Cleared Clear Stages 11-20 in 1P Puzzle Mode.
5 pts
21-30 Cleared Clear Stages 21-30 in 1P Puzzle Mode.
5 pts
31-40 Cleared Clear Stages 31-40 in 1P Puzzle Mode.
5 pts
41-50 Cleared Clear Stages 41-50 in 1P Puzzle Mode.
5 pts
51-60 Cleared Clear Stages 51-60 in 1P Puzzle Mode.
10 pts
61-70 Cleared Clear Stages 61-70 in 1P Puzzle Mode.
10 pts
71-80 Cleared Clear Stages 71-80 in 1P Puzzle Mode.
10 pts
81-90 Cleared Clear Stages 81-90 in 1P Puzzle Mode.
10 pts
91-100 Cleared Clear Stages 91-100 in 1P Puzzle Mode.
25 pts
Passwords Won't Stop Me... Use the hidden Level Select in Puzzle Mode to go to any stage ending with 1.
1 pts
Puzzle Groove Earn 100,000 points on Easy, or 200,000 more points on any other level in 1P Normal Mode.
10 pts
Puzzle Fever Earn 200,000 points on Easy, or 400,000 more points on any other level in 1P Normal Mode.
10 pts

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Pac-Attack frequently asked questions

How do I play Pac-Attack online with a friend?

Pac-Attack (SNES/Super Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Pac-Attack on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Pac-Attack in the SNES/Super Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Pac-Attack netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Pac-Attack have achievements?

Yes, Pac-Attack has 27 achievements worth 265 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Pac-Attack for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Pac-Attack on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.