Pac-Man, released in 1983 for the TI-99 console, is an arcade game that puts you in the shoes of a little yellow dot-muncher tasked with clearing a maze of various dots and fruit. Your goal is to navigate through the board while avoiding four ghosts: Bashful, Shadow, Speedy, and Pokey.
Gameplay involves using Pac-Man's movements to outsmart the ghosts, collecting power pellets to turn the tables on them. When you eat a ghost during this time, you earn bonus points. However, be warned that the power effect is temporary, as the ghosts' eyes regenerate after a short while, and they resume their chase.
The game features humorous intermissions showcasing Pac-Man's adventures with his ghostly friends, providing some welcome respite from the fast-paced action on screen.