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Retro Pac-Man gameplay reimagined in ASCII art. Eat dots, avoid ghosts, and survive as long as you can!
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Welcome to our ASCII Dot-Eater, a thrilling fusion of retro arcade excitement and creative ASCII art! Navigate intricate mazes, collect dots, and outsmart clever ghosts that adapt to your every move. With dynamic levels, smooth controls, and multiple visual styles, every game feels fresh and challenging. Whether you’re a nostalgic arcade fan or simply love unique ASCII creations, this Pac-Man adventure delivers fast-paced action, strategy, and endless replayability. All in pure text-based charm!
Map size:
Theme:
Score: 0 | Round: 1
Instruction
Controls:- W = Up
- S = Down
- A = Left
- D = Right
Settings:
- Select map size (S, M, L, XL) before starting.
- Change theme anytime: Classic, Thin-Classic, or Math.
Goal:
Eat all dots to complete a round. Avoid ghosts unless you are in power mode, which you activate by eating big dots. When in power mode, ghosts become edible, giving you extra points. Each new round speeds up the game, increasing the challenge.
Acknowledgments and credits
ASCII Dot-Eater is inspired by the legendary arcade game Pac-Man, originally created by Toru Iwatani and released by Namco in 1980. Pac-Man is a registered trademark of Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.ASCII Dot-Eater is an original game created, designed, and programmed by Elias Wejdin, and developed under the Injosoft brand. All rights to the game name, source code, design, and ASCII artwork are reserved by Injosoft. Any reproduction, modification, or redistribution without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
This game is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. It is an independent creation developed as a respectful tribute to the original arcade classic.
Thanks for playing and keeping the ASCII gaming spirit alive!
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