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Pac-Attack
Pac-Attack is a puzzle-action hybrid developed by Namco in 1994 for the Game Boy. The game combines block-dropping mechanics similar to Tetris with Pac-Man gameplay elements. Players control falling blocks on a grid and arrange them to form Pac-Man shapes, which then clear adjacent blocks when completed. The gameplay requires both quick reflexes and strategic thinking as waves of blocks continuously descend. Controls involve moving and rotating pieces to position them correctly. The game features multiple levels with increasing difficulty, where clearing blocks efficiently advances progress. Success depends on managing the playing field to prevent blocks from reaching the top of the screen.
- Developer
- Namco
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.3K)
- Last updated
Pac-Attack Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Pac-Attack on our in-browser Game Boy emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Pac-Attack Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Pac-Attack on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Pac-Attack" Game Boy longplay 1994
Pac-Attack Cheat Codes
1 community-curated cheats for Pac-Attack. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Rests - Puzzle Mode
002-E0B-19E010920C4
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pac-Attack released?
Pac-Attack was released in 1994 for the Game Boy.
Who developed Pac-Attack?
Pac-Attack was developed by Namco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Pac-Attack support?
Pac-Attack is a single-player Action game for the Game Boy.
What type of game is Pac-Attack?
Pac-Attack is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Pac-Attack for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Pac-Attack runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Pac-Attack in the browser?
No. Pac-Attack streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Pac-Attack?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.
Does Pac-Attack work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Pac-Attack this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Pac-Attack. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
