Ms. Pac-Man on NES is basically the arcade classic but with a little extra spice. The mazes change every few levels—just when you start getting comfortable, the layout flips on you, and suddenly you're dodging ghosts in a whole new playground. Plus, there are these weird little cutscenes between levels showing Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man falling in love, which is... oddly charming?

It’s faster than the original, too, and those unpredictable ghost patterns keep you on your toes. I still panic when Blinky turns red and starts zooming. The NES port isn’t perfect, but it’s close enough to the arcade to feel legit. If you’ve only played the first Pac-Man, this one’s worth a spin.