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Game: Pacman Original
Creator: Maxliam

**Introduction**

I know that Pacman by Maxliam is a very old game. But sometimes the old ones can be some of the best!

**Review**

Pacman is a original game known by many people outside of sploder. Like many other game, such as angry birds, a great game-maker has re-produced the original version into an enjoyable sploder game that get many views. Maxliam is always devoted a lot of time and care to his games, and this is a fine example of one.

The object of the game is to collect all the coins in a maze before the time run's out. The time limit makes the game a little harder, but more challenging. And I think challenging = A good game!

Using the directions keys, the Pacman speeds up the longer you keep your finger on that certain key until you crash into a wall. It is also very easy to overshoot where you are going, and if you are going very quickly and a ghost is coming your way, well, your in trouble. 

The enemies had graphics to look like ghosts. They follow fixed paths backwards and forwards at particular points in the maze. They are placed so that they cover a a number of coins. The coins aren't impossible to reach, but more difficult than the ones out in the blue. If you touch a ghost, you will lose one of your 3 lives. They are set to follow a set path. I think the game would be a bit better if they have a propeller and a tool that made them follow you, but at half the speed of the pacman player.

Every single coin out of the 398 also had a graphic (that must of taken a while...). They are placed out over the maze, some easier to get than others. Some are right next to a ghosts turning point, others just out in the blue.

The graphics must have taken a long time as they are not only designed with great care, but also are animated. If I went up to somebody, say my dad, and said "Which of these is from the original Pacman?" And showed him 2 side-by-side, he wouldn't know the difference! I would rate on how the graphic's were placed, but everything was a graphic! Which would of taken longer, but it would of made the game more appealing.

**Pros**

The time limit makes it more interesting
Maze well constructed
graphics well designed
Enemy's well placed

**Con's**

Ghost doesn't chance pacman.


**Score's**

Graphic's 9/10
Baddies Placement 8/10
Maze construction 8/10
Altogether: 25/30

Feature worthy: Yes - It is a good game and needs to get out to sploder!
EGL worthy: Maybe - I think it needs a few more feature's.

Sorry - denied.