Pac-Man is one of those classics that nearly everyone has played at some point in their lives. Due to its overwhelming success in arcades in 1979, the game spawned sequels, spin-offs (often unofficial), and firmly entrenched itself in popular culture. Simplicity and addiction at its core, Pac Man -- while inherently repetitive -- always delivers as a fun and rewarding gaming experience. However, this comes with one caveat: paradoxically, because of its very success, there are so many versions and opportunities to play it since its release that opting for the old NES version may not be the most prudent purchase.
For those not acquainted with the premise of the game (or perhaps also unfamiliar with the wheel or the discovery of fire), the player controls Pac-Man, a very hungry yellow blob, as he attempts to eat dots scattered about a maze -- all the while avoiding getting devoured himself by evil ghosts. By grabbing energizers at the corners of the maze, the ghosts become vulnerable and can subsequent fodder for Pac Man's snapping jaws.