Pac-Athlon

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Pac-Athlon is a fan-created revival of a quirky 1999 Japan-only game that put Pac-Man in athletic competitions. Players tackle five events ranging from relay races to obstacle courses using 17 classic characters. Developer Ryan Silberman rebuilt the experience from scratch keeping the original's layout but adding tweaks like adjustable difficulty and modern control options. The single player focus lets you race against AI or challenge friends via local multiplayer modes. The game's retro pixel art channels old-school arcade vibes while the character roster includes familiar faces like Pac-Man Ms. Pac-Man and the ghosts. Though obscure in its first run the 2020 remake has found a niche audience with over 100000 downloads on itch io alone. It's a brief but charming throwback for those who enjoy competitive minigames with a Pac-Man twist.