A maze-chase game where players control Pac-Man to navigate and outwit ghosts in an exciting challenge of strategy, reflexes, and foresight.
Note: Clone the repository, follow the instructions in the README, and run the program to start playing!
- Enter the iconic world of Pac-Quest! Your mission: guide Pac-Man through the maze to consume all the dots while evading the relentless ghosts.
- Strategically use the Power Pellets to turn the tables and devour ghosts for bonus points.
- Navigate various mazes as you progress through 3 levels, each presenting unique challenges and ghost behaviors.
- Arrow Keys: Move Pac-Man in all four directions (Up, Down, Left, Right).
- Buffered Moves: If your desired move is blocked by a wall, it will be queued and executed as soon as it becomes valid—keeping the game fluid and responsive.
- Pac-Man continuously moves, so plan your path carefully to avoid collisions and outsmart the ghosts.
- Use strategic turns at intersections to evade ghosts or chase them down when powered up!
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Four unique ghost types with distinctive behaviors:
- Shadow (Blinky): Targets Pac-Man directly.
- Speedy (Pinky): Ambushes Pac-Man based on predicted movements.
- Bashful (Inky): Uses advanced positional strategies to corner Pac-Man.
- Pokey (Clyde): Alternates between chasing and wandering unpredictably.
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Ghosts alternate between:
- SCATTER Mode: Retreating to assigned corners.
- CHASE Mode: Actively pursuing Pac-Man.
- Collect Power Pellets to activate Frightened Mode:
- Ghosts slow down and move randomly.
- Pac-Man can eat ghosts for escalating bonus points (200 → 400 → 800 → 1600).
- Consuming additional Power Pellets resets the Frightened timer.
- Earn points by:
- Eating small dots: 100 points each.
- Devouring ghosts in Frightened Mode: Bonus points as described.
- Clear all dots in the maze to win the level and advance.
- Keep an eye on your remaining lives—run out, and it’s game over!
Dive into Pac-Quest for an immersive blend of strategy, reflexes, and nostalgic fun. Prepare to chomp your way to victory while outwitting the maze’s cunning inhabitants!
- Derived from A2-s0ft2201 24'