Ms. Pac-Man: Maze Madness

Ms. Pac-Man: Maze Madness is a 3D maze action game released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

You step into the role of Ms. Pac-Man and are tasked with traversing a series of distinct worlds, each containing multiple mazes. The primary objective in each stage is to clear the maze by eating every single dot present. As Ms. Pac-Man moves through the maze, she must constantly avoid the pursuing ghosts, who will try to catch her. Successfully clearing a maze often requires finding and collecting keys to unlock the path to the level's exit.

This installment expands on the classic Pac-Man formula with several new gameplay mechanics and items. Among these are power-ups that grant Ms. Pac-Man temporary abilities, such as the Spring Shoes that allow her to jump over obstacles and enemies, or the Shield which provides protection from ghosts. These additions change how players approach navigating the 3D environments and confronting the spectral adversaries. The game presents a variety of maze designs and thematic worlds, offering a fresh take on the familiar chase-and-eat gameplay.

Ms. Pac-Man: Maze Madness features a story mode where Ms. Pac-Man must restore balance to the maze worlds after a villain disrupts them. Beyond the main adventure, there are also multiplayer modes available, allowing friends to compete in maze challenges. The game's design emphasizes strategic movement and the clever use of acquired power-ups to progress through its challenges.