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Pac-Quest

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!

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Gameplay Overview

  • 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.

Levels

  • Navigate various mazes as you progress through 3 levels, each presenting unique challenges and ghost behaviors.

Player Controls

  • 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!

Ghosts and Modes

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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.

  • Ghosts alternate between:

    • SCATTER Mode: Retreating to assigned corners.
    • CHASE Mode: Actively pursuing Pac-Man.

Power Pellets and Frightened Mode

  • Collect Power Pellets to activate Frightened Mode:
    • Ghosts slow down and move randomly.

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  • Pac-Man can eat ghosts for escalating bonus points (200 → 400 → 800 → 1600).
  • Consuming additional Power Pellets resets the Frightened timer.

Scoring and Victory

  • 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!

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