![Hello! Pac-Man [Model SHVC-PN] screenshot](images/game/61435_2.png "Hello! Pac-Man [Model SHVC-PN]")
ハロー! パックマン © 1994 NAMCOT.
(Hello! Pac-Man)
Hello! Pac-Man is a groundbreaking and highly experimental action-adventure game. Departing from the traditional arcade maze-chase gameplay, this title functions as a "behavioral simulation," where the player does not directly control Pac-Man, but rather influences his actions through environmental interaction and communication.
GAME ID: SHVC-PN
BARCODE: 4 907892 070189
Hello! Pac-Man was released on August 26, 1994 in Japan at a retail price of 8,300 JPY.
Behavioral Simulation Mechanics: The gameplay focuses on managing Pac-Man’s emotional state and attention. By using a slingshot to interact with the environment or shouting to direct his gaze, the player guides him through various tasks. This indirect control scheme was remarkably innovative for its time, though it proved challenging for players accustomed to traditional character movement.
Animated Series Roots: As you noted, the game is heavily influenced by the 1990s Pac-Man animated series (produced by Hanna-Barbera). The art style, character designs, and world-building—including the Pac-Family—are directly adapted from this source material rather than the classic arcade aesthetic.
Hidden Content: A notable Easter egg for completionists is the ability to unlock the original Ms. Pac-Man arcade game. By navigating to specific areas and finding hidden game cartridges within the world, players can access a near-perfect port of the classic title, providing a nostalgic contrast to the main game's experimental gameplay.
This game is known outside Japan as Pac-Man 2 - The New Adventures.
Known Export releases:
Pac-Man 2 - The New Adventures [Model SNS-25-USA]
Pac-Man 2 - The New Adventures [Model SNSP-25-EUR]
Pac-Man 2 - The New Adventures [Model SNSP-25-NOE]
Pac-Man 2 - The New Adventures [Model SNSP-25-FRA]