Learning to re-catch each fruit is therefore one of the most important areas to master while playing Pac-Man, as it is possible to accomplish several feats with extreme technical skill (such as using the key to start Fruit Recycle allows Pac-Man to perform combos which are more complex and varied than previously possible in The paralyzing effect and sound effect of the Bell comes from the bell in The Galaxian Ship's movement is based off its original appearance in On the ground, Pac-Man can quickly interrupt the charging process by tapping the shield button. Their trajectories can be affected by exterior Notably, all Bonus Fruit variants can be re-caught and will not disappear for around 3 seconds upon coming to a rest if dropped from the air, in addition to bouncing twice and refreshing their "lifetime" upon each re-catch, giving Pac-Man a rather powerful and lasting item game once a fruit is caught. Z-dropped fruits cannot be picked up again, and with the changes to His new up tilt is more situational than his previous up tilt, as it can no longer hit opponents directly next to him, and it is unable to hit his Fire Hydrant to send it at a backwards angle. Bonus Fruit's objects are Overall, Pac-Man excels at mindgames and damage racking, yet his moveset's overall low base knockback and average range make him unable to KO opponents early. Interrupting the charge in midair in this manner is significantly more difficult, though the player can also Once an item is selected, Pac-Man throws the item as a projectile, with each one having unique properties when thrown. 2. He was confirmed during Nintendo's E3 2018 presentation. While Pac-Man's special moves grant him a uniquely versatile moveset, they can also hinder him in battle, as one careless move can ultimately decide the momentum of not only himself, but even the whole match itself.

Although his down throw and up throw have combo potential, his forward throw and back throw were unimpressive due to both of them not having any combo potential nor having enough KO Power. With the exception of the Galaxian and Bell, all fruits disappear immediately on hit, preventing fruit-grabbing after hitting an opponent. When unlocked, he is fought at Pac-Land.

These characters are listed in accordance to their original release date, similar to All Star-Mode in Although Pac-Man does not appear in the World of Light opening cutscene, he was vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (except PAC-MAN's Fighter Spirit can be obtained by completing Play VS. matches, with Pac-Man being the 49th character to be unlocked. Outside of his specials, Pac-Man has a good combo game.

As a result, these traits make him a rather floaty character, albeit not to the degree of Rosalina. If charged, the fruit will change, with different characteristics and movement patterns when thrown. Special Move customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. Once Pac-Man gets to the key, the charging will stop and the key is saved for him to throw late… Despite their perks, all of Pac-Man's special moves can be used against him. 3. They’re best used if you need to quickly generate an item. 7 frames to enter charge state. Other improvements come in the form of changes to his mobility; his overall speed is faster compared to his mediocre speed in Some of his attacks have new benefits, with moves such as However, Pac-Man received some noticeable nerfs that affect his combo game. Complete one of the following: 1. This, in turn, is further compounded by their reliability being most apparent at high percentages and/or while near the left or right Pac-Man’s tether grab, while nowhere as awful as it was in SSB4, is still flawed in some ways, as it possess some risk which leaves him vulnerable if he misses due to its long animation. Always use Galaga and the weaker fruits at lower percents for combos, and when the opponent is at 70 or above, that’s the time to break out the kill moves, primarily bell into fsmash.

Only one Bonus Fruit can exist at any time for each Pac-Man; it cannot be used again until the item thrown disappears from the stage, and Pac-Man cannot produce a Bonus Fruit if his opponent is currently holding it. Also takes slightly longer to cycle past the orange.