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I picked up Pac-in-Time for the Game Boy around 1995, a Namco title that came out when the handheld was full of platformers and puzzle games. It was a different take on the Pac-Man character, moving away from the mazes I knew into something that felt more like an adventure. It didn't have the same immediate recognition as some other games on the system, but it was a solid entry for anyone looking for a change of pace.

You control Pac-Man himself, navigating through a series of single-screen levels. Your main goal is to find a key in each stage to unlock the exit door. The gameplay mixes exploration with simple combat; you can use a sword to defeat enemies blocking your path or a bow to hit switches from a distance. You also collect power pellets, which let you temporarily turn back into the classic Pac-Man to eat ghosts. The levels are compact but require some thought, and the game can be tricky as you figure out the order of actions. It feels like a methodical puzzle-platformer where each screen is a small challenge to solve.