Ms. Pac-Man on NES is basically the cooler, slightly flashier version of the original—same dot-chomping action, but now with a bow, lipstick, and a beauty mark (because why not?). The mazes actually change this time, which keeps things from feeling repetitive, and there are these weird little bonus items that float around instead of just sitting in the middle. It’s still the same frantic ghost-dodging you remember, just with a little extra flair.

Honestly, the maze variety makes a bigger difference than you’d think—just when you start getting comfortable, the layout switches up on you. And those wandering fruit bonuses? They’re sneaky, always slipping away right when you think you’ve got them. Classic arcade vibes, but with enough tweaks to feel fresh.