Greatest Classic Arcade Games of All Time
Pac-Man or Ms. Pac-Man
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Why This Battle Matters
In the spirited arcade alleyways of nostalgia, a clash echoes louder than the sum of their beeps: Pac-Man versus Ms. Pac-Man. It’s not merely a battle of who gobbles more dots—this is a duel of cultural icons. Pac-Man, the original maze-runner, represents the pioneering spirit of arcade games, cherished worldwide. Ms. Pac-Man, meanwhile, stepped up the game with smarter ghosts and more complex mazes, challenging the status quo and championing progress. The stakes? More than just bragging rights—it's about which icon shaped our joystick joys the most profoundly. This matchup asks: do we value the original trailblazer, or the one who turned up the challenge?
🔥 Fan Takes
How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Ms. Pac-Man over Pac-Man when it comes to the greatest Classic Arcade Games of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Ms. Pac-Man 66.7% of the time over Pac-Man .
Across all battles:
Ms. Pac-Man win rate: 67.8%
Pac-Man win rate: 67.6%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in the Greatest Classic Arcade Games of All Time league?
Ms. Pac-Man is currently sitting pretty at the top of the leaderboard as the #1 contender. Fans seem to love her! Check out the full GOAT List to see how she's doing against the other classics.
What's the big deal about the Pac-Man vs. Ms. Pac-Man matchup?
It's a classic face-off within the arcade game legends! Both games sparked huge cultural phenomena in the 80s, but fans are locked in debate over which version takes the crown for its gameplay enhancements and nostalgic impact.
Why is Ms. Pac-Man beating Pac-Man in the Greatest Classic Arcade Games league?
Ms. Pac-Man is currently leading Pac-Man primarily due to its enhancements over the original, like more complex mazes and smarter ghosts. Fans appreciate these tweaks, which many believe make for a more challenging and engaging game.