Pac-in-Time
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(Super Famicom - JP, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Atreid Concept SA
Published_By:
Namco
Released On:
01 Jan 1995
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Pac-in-Time is a retro action-adventure game where Pac-Man is sent back in time to his younger days after the Ghost Witch casts a spell on him for spoiling her plans. Now he has to find his way back to the present time. The story follows Pac-Man as he navigates through various areas, each broken into ten sections, and must collect all the pellets in order to exit the section.
The gameplay involves controlling Pac-Man as he jumps and uses tools such as hammers, fireballs, a bubble for underwater survival, and a climbing vine. These tools allow Pac-Man to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. The game requires players to think strategically and make use of the available tools to progress through the levels.
UPC-A:
4907892070257 (Japan)
Part #:
SHVC-APTJ-JPN (Japan)
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In this side-scrolling adventure game, players must save Pac-Man after the evil Ghost Witch casts a spell that regresses him into a Pac-Boy and traps him in the past. To break the spell and return home, players must guide him through hazardous environments like snowy mountains, deadly forests, and a forgotten palace. Along the way, players will battle unique enemies, collect power-ups, and ultimately defeat the horrific Gum Monster guarding the portal back to the real world.
Story
Introduction
The evil Ghost Witch has cast a vicious spell on Pac-Man and thrown him back in time to when he was a Pac-Boy. Only you can save him now. Down some Pac-Pellets and get ready to battle your way through a totally supersonic side-scrolling adventure.
Journey through snowy mountains and forests, collect fireballs and bubbles, crush Pac-Bats and ghosts, swim like a fish and swing like a monkey...and ultimately get Pac-Man back to the real world!
The Mountains
You'll begin your adventure among high mountain peaks and steep cliffs. But those hazards are the least of your troubles. As you descend to the valley, watch out for numerous creatures that inhabit the slopes.
Can you trust a living snowman? Or how about a purple shooter plant, a jumping bean, or a flying egg layer? Good luck, Pac. You'll need it.
The Forest
Welcome to the forest. You'll want to have all your weapons handy for this one.
Watch out for:
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Pac-Man eating plants
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Spiked fruit
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Spitting pods
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Raining spike balls
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An attack bush
Forgotten Palace
Your next adventure takes place in the Forgotten Palace. This place may look quiet, but beware...the walls come alive when there's a visitor around to entertain.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Furrie brothers, Big and Small. Watch your step, and your back to avoid ground spikes and slashing knives from the walls. Delight to the sights and sounds of the Rolling Stones. Survive this place and you'll break the spell.
The Village
Sure it was where you were born. But time has changed this place...for the worse. The place is not very hospitable, with inhabitants that are...well, downright nasty.
Watch out for the devious rats and the wily old werewolf. Then there are the pigeons...but you already know why you have to avoid these devious bombers.
The Castle
It's your only way back home. The Castle houses the horrific Gum Monster, guardian of the door in time. Defeating the Monster is anything but a sure thing.
You'll have to get by the Pac-Bat. Then there's the Buzz Saw, so sharp you'll just have to outwit it. And if the Metal Muncher and Slime don't slow you down, there are the Gum Droppings. Succeed in The Castle and you're home free.
How to Play
Starting the Game
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Turn off your Super Nintendo Entertainment System by sliding the POWER bar away from the Game Pak slot. Plug a game controller into your system.
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Insert the Pac-In-Time™ Game Pak, label facing front, in the system slot.
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Turn on the system by sliding the POWER bar toward the Game Pak slot.
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When the Title screen appears, press the START Button to begin play.
Candles and Cages
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Candles: Light these by using fireballs.
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Cages: These unexpectedly drop down on Pac-Man. The only escape is if something hits him.
Bounce Blocks and Objects
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Some look like flowers, others like boxes.
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Hold the "B" button down when you land on the items to bounce really high.
Rings
Go through the rings to collect various items:
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Green rings: Magic Rope
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Yellow rings: Fireballs
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Red rings: Sledgehammer
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Blue rings: Water Bubble
Pellets and Exits
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Pellets: Use to open each level's exit.
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Exit: You need to collect a varying number of pellets to exit each level. Press "Up" on the control pad to go through an exit.
Obstacles and Traps
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Blocks, Boulders and Logs: These can be helpful or harmful. Push or pull them, or employ your sledgehammer or fireballs.
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Traps: Some may only delay Pac-Man, but others will severely wound him.
Controls
SELECT Button
Not used
A Button
Not used
B Button
Jump / Hold to jump higher
Y Button
Use currently selected item
L and R Button
Toggle between items carried
X Button
View more of the surrounding area
Start Button
Pause
Items & Weapons
Magic Rope
Obtained by jumping through the green ring, it helps Pac-Man climb to out-of-reach ledges, swing, and pull objects.
Fireballs
Obtained by jumping through the yellow ring, this weapon can destroy almost any creature and shoot at obstacles.
Sledgehammer
Obtained by jumping through the red ring, it is used to clobber enemies, break open doors, and find hidden destructible floors.
Water Bubble
Obtained by jumping through the blue ring, it allows Pac-Man to swim underwater, destroy fish, and lift certain objects.
Power Pellets
Instantly turns enemy ghosts blue so Pac-Man can munch them for a limited time.
Fruits
Provides big bonus points when eaten quickly and restores Pac-Man's life.
Extra Life
A miniature Pac-Man that awards an extra life when collected.
Sponge
Absorbs liquids and can be used as a raft to cross water ways.
Levers
Activated by touch or the rope to open doors, drain water, redirect mirrors, and perform other actions.
Pac-Copter
Run into this item to fly up, up and away.
Teleport Tunnel
Open doorways that transport Pac-Man to another place in the same area when pressing "Up".
Keys
Used to open locked doors or chests.
Chests / Locked Doors
Objects that can be opened using keys, weapons, or creativity.
Floors / Walls
Obstacles that can be broken through with a sledgehammer or fireballs to reveal hidden rooms and surprises.
Whirlwind
An item used to escape from a sticky situation.
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