What is Pac-Man 256?
'''''Pac-Man 256''''' is an endless running [[video game]] developed by Hipster Whale and 3 Sprockets and published by [[Bandai]] Namco Entertainment. The game is part of the ''Pac-Man'' series and is inspired by the original [[Pac-Man]] game's infamous Level 256 glitch. The game was published for free on [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] on August 20, 2015. A port of the game for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], and PC ([[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[macOS]], [[Linux]]) was released on June 21, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Matulef|first=Jeffrey|date=2016-05-24|title=Pac-Man 256 is coming to consoles and PC in June|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-05-24-pac-man-256-is-coming-to-consoles-and-pc-in-june|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Eurogamer|language=en}}</ref> == Gameplay == Pac-Man moves across an endless labyrinth, collecting dots and power-ups and avoiding enemy ghosts. The game ends if Pac-Man meet a ghost or falls behind or glitch at the bottom of the maze. After eating 256 dots the player blasts that clears all on-screen enemies.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-09-11|title=Pac-Man 256 iOS Game Review|url=https://ifanzine.com/pac-man-256-review/|access-date=2021-10-28|website=iFanzine.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Pac-Man can use lasers, tornadoes, and clones to attack the ghosts. Also, it collects score-multiplying fruit. Additional power-ups are unlocked when you collect enough dots. Coins that can be obtained either on the maze or by viewing sponsored videos, which can be used to upgrade power-ups.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pac-Man 256 Is Endless Pac-Man With A Fun, Glitchy Twist|url=https://kotaku.com/endless-pac-man-is-really-fun-even-though-you-can-neve-1725723440|access-date=2021-10-28|website=Kotaku|language=en-us}}</ref> The game's main mode requires credits that can restore.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Freemium Field Test: Just pay for Pac-Man 256’s unlimited credits and get it over with|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/226386/freemium-field-test-just-pay-for-pac-man-256s-unli