Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness

Go get it you won't regret it and pick up Frogger 2 while you're at it, they're both mad fun

Great graphics, great sound and challenging (you gotta think to beat this one)!


Fun for the Whole Family   April 20, 2002
 2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I bought this game, wondering if it was similar to the retro-Centipede. It was better in many ways. Like Centipede, you can play either the classic version or the new. Personally, I like the new game better. The music is superior, the graphics are good, and the adventure theme makes the game more challenging than the "antique".
The object of the game is to eat all the dots and collect all the fruit. This isn't an easy feat. There are several gadgets you have to work to get around in the levels. Those are easy to learn, thanks to the tutorial in the first level. Not only do you have to avoid/eat the ghosts, but there are other nasty creatures as well, such as exploding bottle rockets (in the China Town level), feral cats (in the Ice level), and guard dogs (in the Haunted House level). When you complete each level, you have the option of playing a bonus game or moving on to the next level. What's more, you can either play the Quest level or the Timed level. The latter involves getting Ms. Pac-Man through the maze in a minute or two. For experienced gamers, this isn't a problem. For novice users, it will prove more frustrating.
The haunted house level was my favorite. There were so many monsters and pitfalls that it kept me entertained for hours. I found that if I kept going in full circle, I was able to collect everything. What frustrated me in the other levels was that I couldn't get to all the dots and fruits, which is needed to earn a star, which determines whether or not you can go to the next level. I learned that there were secret doors, but sometimes I couldn't access them. Then there was the issue of the controls. The slightest push could send Ms. Pac-Man to her doom. There were many times where I lost a life because I had moved the controller one way, but went the other. That didn't matter because you can go back to the previous level and collect more health/life icons. By the time I finished the game, I had collected more than 150 lives.
Despite the frustrations, this is a very good game the whole family will enjoy. Highly recommended.


Fun and Addictive   April 7, 2002
I thought this game was the best! If i could i would have played it for hours on end-though some of the puzzles can be annoyingly hard-that gives the game texture. Along with the fact that there are many different courses to go alonge the maze. For retro loves there is also the first one and fun multiplayer games.


fun to play   February 19, 2002
Fun and simple gameplay, with complex moves to make and puzzles to solve. You must journey to save the Princess while on your way face mindless enemies. Rather than a fixed map, you can traverse the many lands and secret chambers in 3-d perspective, up-down-sideways etc. Collect items and power pellets, replenish your health with hearts, and defeat the evil Wicked Witch. The breathtaking soundtrack, cinematics and mini-games will make your twenty-bucks seem worth it. This game is great for all ages, but there's only a one player mode. I give a 4.5 star rating. (that rounds up to 5, oh well)


A true classic!   December 28, 2001
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Even more fun than when I was a kid. It does have multi-player capability which is nice, but the solo adventure is good for hours of fun.