PAC-MAN 256 - Endless Arcade Maze

Unlike other mobile Pac-Man games, PACMAN 256 is built from the ground up with mobile in mind, so it looks, feels, and runs great on any device. The visuals and soundtrack will definitely bring back a lot of memories. It’s free to download and play. It’s free to play, but it comes with ads and the freemium model makes you pay for necessary upgrades, taking away the joy of the Pac-Man experience.

It’s still the same Pac-Man that you can imagine being featured in tournaments — both universally accessible and painstakingly conquerable — but without the predictable grind of the historically static boards. The best parts of Pac-Man are still here, and all the new features are now some of the best parts of Pac-Man.

The endless-runner platform gives the game an edge the original lacked, and the different ghosts and power-ups add strategy to what was a rote memorization game. The light swipes of the controls can take a gentle touch, and you’ll definitely want to just buy the unlimited credits rather than put up with the freemium annoyances. It won’t entertain you for day-long stints. But if you like Pac-Man, this version is a must for your phone.