September 12 National Video Games Day is a big day for American gamers. Players pick up dusty game machines, and once again play sweat with the characters in the past games, presumably this is the best way to celebrate. Of these game characters, the Pac-Man, which is a full-body yellow and non-stop eating food, has been for 36 years. But when VR technology came again, it once again returned to our vision.
In the early 1980s, the Pac-Man game was famous for redefining arcade games. However, the reputation of the Pac-Man people has been enduring for many years. It is also the appearance of many other related works. For example, unlike the sequel Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man's derivative work Pac-Mania (the game scene takes place in an isometric maze), there was a momentary adaptation. Drama Pac-Land. Pac-Man's buzz also led to interesting new entries, such as the multiplayer Pac-Man Battle Royale (Pac-Man Battle Royale, this is the gameplay mode of arcade games at that time), and the race mode Pac-Man Championship Edition. 2 (Pac-Man Tournament version 2).
At the same time, Pac-Man has also adapted the VR version, even if it has been 15 years since the initial release of the arcade game to the VR version, this whole body of yellow greedy ghosts still makes people full of interest.
The earliest VR Pac-Man
At that time, Virtuality launched the device (click the link to view related articles)
Back in 1996, the VR version of Pac-Man was the first to be released by Virtuality in an electronic playground for the Solo, Duo and Quattro 2000 SU four-person devices. Playing for $5 at a time, this game puts the player in the center of the 3D maze so that they can look around and move forward, avoiding the ghosts and swallowing every energy bean in front of them. These energy beans exist at the corners of the maze, so that when a player faces a ghost enemy, they “turn to victory†in a matter of seconds because the player’s score increases exponentially with each energy bean eaten.
The VR version of Pac-Man retained the basic gameplay of the original arcade game, but the first-person perspective brought new gameplay. The development company’s slogan was written as follows:
"The new immersive 3D virtual reality game will once again bring the Pac-Man craze, and players can really become Pac-Man himself in the game. By signing a licensing agreement with Nangong Dream, Virtuality brings a brand new packaging game. In addition to retaining all the original With some game mechanics, Virtuality further enhances the gameplay. Through networking, four Pac-Man players can play together, enabling them to communicate and compete with each other in the same maze, while trying to fool those ghosts.â€
Yes, when some players are still enjoying their own game adventures, the VR version of Pac-Man provides a rare networking game model for players in the mid-90s. In this mode, players can talk to their friends and get the highest score possible. If Pac-Man Battle Royale was not released in 2011 and four players are playing at the same time, perhaps the Pac-Man arcade game will not show any other multiplayer tournament mode.
Another point worth noting in the VR Pac-man game is the three-dimensional picture. For example, the players are standing in the game, they can really pick up the wall around them and easily take a seat. This makes it easier for the player to look at the various parts of the maze, although the ghosts will still quietly push the player.
Early VR version of Pac-Man game screen is relatively simple, even clear pictures can not be found (Hey, click the link to see the video)
In the promotional video released by Virtuality in 1996, the blue background was simply used around the labyrinth. Attention was more focused on the surrounding environment and ghosts within the labyrinth area. Obviously, this technology is quite amazing for that era. Players can look around to find energy beans and avoid ghosts.
The VR version was released at the time, and Virtuality charged 5 dollars every 5 minutes. For some players, whether it is playing on their own or playing with friends, the meaning is far more than what to look at the VR version of Pac-Man. However, some players feel that this fee is much more expensive than other arcade games, the original Pac-Man (only a quarter of the price for each play).
In any case, the VR Pac-Man is the first authorized virtual reality game. Despite many restrictions and high prices, it may become the most famous arcade game of Virtuality, and this is mainly due to the reputable name of Pac-Man.
20 years later VR Pac-Man 
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Twenty years later, a virtual reality team called WHITE collaborated with Bandai Nangong dream to develop a more complete VR version of Pac-Man - faster picture refresh rate, more complete game details, and the most important thing is that this year The players of arcade games are now grown up and their strong representation cannot be ignored.
In the new VR version of Pac-Man, in terms of game mechanics, players can use the right dial of the VR case to move back and forth, while the player's head can control the turn. In a video, WHITE described that “The VR version of Pac-Man is smoother than the previous version, and the player may have some vertigo but it is still impressive. When players chase after eating energy beans, At that time, their perspective is the perspective of the cartoon characters in the game. More importantly, players can keep tabs on the score board to show the progress of the game."
Boxes made by WHITE
Obviously, the Bandai Nangong dream may cooperate with other developers to develop the original classic game into a VR version, and Pac-Man has proven their potential in the field of virtual reality. It is undeniable that the VR version of Pac-Man in 1996 was not as good as today's game, but at least it made developers willing to make new attempts.
Perhaps, this allows developers to start new attempts on some classic games through various VR helmets.
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