''Pac-Man Museum'' is a 2014 compilation video game for

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, developed by Mine Loader Software and published by

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under the

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label. It is a compilation of 9

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games, with additional features such as achievements and online leaderboards. It was released digitally in February 2014 on

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and

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. Versions of the game for the

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and

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were announced and intended to release on the

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, but was cancelled due to "delayed development". The game was delisted from all platforms on July 20, 2020. A sequel, ''

Pac-Man Museum+ ''Pac-Man Museum'' is a 2014 compilation video game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows, developed by Mine Loader Software and published by Bandai Namco Games under the Namco label. It is a compilation of 9 Pac-Man (series), Pac-Man games, w ...

'', was released on May 27, 2022.

Overview

Pac-Man Museum features 9 games from the Pac-Man series, ranging from the original maze games, puzzle games and platformers. Each game is based on their original arcade/console release ( Pac-Attack is based on the Genesis/Mega Drive version, while Pac-Man Arrangement is based on its

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port). Additional features in the compilation include a special guide mode for

, online and offline leaderboards, and achievements (console versions only). The game also features an award system for each game (minus Ms. Pac-Man) called the Stampbook. Completing an achievement adds a stamp to the Stampbook (with each stamp representing the bonus fruits from the original Pac-Man). There are 8 stamps to fill for each game, with medals being awarded to the player for completing each game. Additionally, filling in a stamp adds a character or object from

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to the Pac-Room (which is also displayed in the main menu), where the player can view Pac-Man's apartment from the TV series and view all obtained characters and items. These items range from characters from the series (like Pac-Man and the Ghosts), objects (including a Pac-Man's Arcade Party machine), and figurines based on the characters (as well as

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cameos). As well as being able to view close-ups of the characters and objects, they are also accessible through the game's Item List, which also displays information regarding each item or character.

Games featured in Pac-Man Museum

*''

'' (1980) * '' Ms. Pac-Man'' (1982) (Available as DLC) * ''

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'' (1982) * ''

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'' (1983) * ''

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'' (1984; based on the Japanese version) * ''

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'' (1987; based on the Japanese version) * '' Pac-Attack'' ( Genesis/Mega Drive version; 1993) * ''Pac-Man Arrangement'' ( PSP version as seen on ''

''; 2005) * ''

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'' (2007) * '' Pac-Man Battle Royale'' (2011) ''Ms. Pac-Man'' was originally available as free downloadable content until March 31, 2014. On April 1, 2014, the game became a $4.99 in-game purchase. ''Pac-Attack'' and ''Pac-Man Battle Royale'' are the only games that retain their original multiplayer functionality; all other games had their multiplayer features removed.

Reception

''Pac-Man Museum'' received a score of 66/100 on

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, a score of 6/10 on

, and Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 4/5, calling it "the best representation of what has been a truly illustrious video game career."

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gave the game a 7/10 rating, saying "''Pac-Man Museum'' has a bunch of middling pieces, but the addition of ''Battle Royale'' is the icing on the cake. If you've never played ''Championship Edition'' before and thus do not have ''DX'' to compare it to, it's a perfect way to re-acclimate yourself to the franchise, while you use ''Royale'' to spice up your next local gathering. Everyone else who lacks friends on-hand or has already played ''CE'' should wait for a sale, or pass this one up entirely."

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