Ms. Pac-Man
Game by Namco
Reviewed by Adrock
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Size: 512 KB
Save: No Save
Released: 1993
Works with: All Game Boy systems, as so far reported.

Opening Snide Remarks: I remember Ms. Pac-Man. You play as a little Pac-Man
with a bow that resembles Marilyn Monroe. It's also a faster game if you are
playing in the arcade compared to Pac-Man in the arcade. I also remember
Tengen's Nintendo version with all the super-cool options and features it
had. Well, what about this Game Boy version? Will it suffice? Don't think so.

Gameplay: Yeah. It plays as good as Pac-Man GB plays. And that's about all it
does. The only new features you will find from the original Pac-Man is little
wannabe cinemas, a hard mode, and a Pac-Man with a "hair"bow. Gee whiz.
Couldn't they do those nice things that made Ms. Pac-Man on NES great, like
varied mazes, a speed button, etc.? Plus, why is it the same cart size as the
GB Pac-Man? If it was a meg, with newcool features, that's the only way I
would get it over a cheaper Pac-Man, on the same shelf.

Graphics: Oh wow. She has a dot on her face. Unless you have it in for Ms.
Pac-Man, or you're Johnny Bluejeans on Viva Variety, you're gonna wanna
choose Pac-Man, cause these two pacs look the exact same.

Sound: I'm not sure if the sound bugs up on a CGB-001, but who cares
anyways, there's nothing new to be heard over Pac-Man GB or any of the other
console or arcade versions. Waka is still Waka.

Music: I like the music in the cinemas. They are catchy. They stand out in my
mind.That's still not enough to raise up the Music bar, though.

Play Control: Once again, it's nice and responsive!

Final Analysis: I'm sorry to diss a game because it's the same as it's
prequel, but this is ridiculous. They put out the same game, with a couple
new features, and rack up the price. Same way sports games with new rosters
do ya. Play NES Ms. Pac-Man by Tengen and see what I mean. They have lots of
good features added to that game. But, if it works correctly with CGB-001's
sound, it might have a little moreworth. I doubt it, though, these two games
run on the same game engine. See my Pac-Man review for more about this game.

Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: ****
Sound: ****
Music: ***
Play Control: ****
Total: 20/25

With the above: 83%
After a demerit of 10 for un-originality,
Final Score: 73%

Currently Known Codes:
Press right at title for a full screen mode.