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''Pac-Land'' was loosely based on, and named after, the setting of the {{s|wikipedia|Hanna-Barbera}} [[wikipedia:Pac-Man (TV series)|''Pac-Man'' cartoon]]. It was the first Namco-developed installment in the ''Pac-Man'' series to feature the more anthropomorphic designs of the ''Pac-Man'' characters in-game. ''Pac-Land'' is notable for being one of the first games to use {{s|wikipedia|parallax scrolling}} (where the foreground and background move at different speeds to simulate perspective), long before it became a gaming mainstay in the 16-bit era. This effect is replicated in the ''Smash'' stage. Other elements of the stage are taken directly from the original game: the Helmet, Special Pac, and Wing Shoes power-ups are obtained in identical ways and result in similar effects to their original appearances. | ''Pac-Land'' was loosely based on, and named after, the setting of the {{s|wikipedia|Hanna-Barbera}} [[wikipedia:Pac-Man (TV series)|''Pac-Man'' cartoon]]. It was the first Namco-developed installment in the ''Pac-Man'' series to feature the more anthropomorphic designs of the ''Pac-Man'' characters in-game. ''Pac-Land'' is notable for being one of the first games to use {{s|wikipedia|parallax scrolling}} (where the foreground and background move at different speeds to simulate perspective), long before it became a gaming mainstay in the 16-bit era. This effect is replicated in the ''Smash'' stage. Other elements of the stage are taken directly from the original game: the Helmet, Special Pac, and Wing Shoes power-ups are obtained in identical ways and result in similar effects to their original appearances. | ||
When {{s|wikipedia|Bally Midway}} localized the western release of ''Pac-Land'', they modified the sprites of Pac-Man and his family to further resemble the Hanna-Barbera model sheets, as opposed to their appearances from Japanese ''Pac-Man'' artwork used in the Japanese version; they also added cameos from Pac-Man's pets | When {{s|wikipedia|Bally Midway}} localized the western release of ''Pac-Land'', they modified the sprites of Pac-Man and his family to further resemble the Hanna-Barbera model sheets, as opposed to their appearances from Japanese ''Pac-Man'' artwork used in the Japanese version; they also added cameos from Pac-Man's pets from the cartoon, Chomp Chomp and Sour Puss, and removed the Christian cross from a church in the background. The level in ''Smash'' is based largely on the Japanese version, with a fairy appearing in the level introduction instead of Pac-Man's pets, as well as Ms. Pac-Man using her Japanese design; however, the church still lacks its Christian cross, as in the western release. | ||
The setting of Pac-Land reappears in later ''Pac-Man'' games, but with different designs. Its most notable appearances afterwards are in ''{{s|wikipedia|Pac-Man World 2}}'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures}}''. | The setting of Pac-Land reappears in later ''Pac-Man'' games, but with different designs. Its most notable appearances afterwards are in ''{{s|wikipedia|Pac-Man World 2}}'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures}}''. | ||
