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and published by Funtastic in 1982. The game is a sequel to the

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game ''Snack Attack'' published by Datamost.

Reception

Richard Cook for ''PC World'' said "''Snack Attack II'' is a simple but polished program; no problems interfere with serious gumdrop gobbling. This game's improvements over ''Pac Man'' – the speedup of the mouth after it gobbles an apple, the safety boxes, the skill levels, and the different mazes – give it an edge over its famous predecessor." Will Fastie for ''

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'' said "as far as I'm concerned, it's the best arcade-style game currently available for the IBM PC. The game is ''Snack Attack II''. It's a Pac-Man clone. It's addictive and tough. It's well-built. It's fun." Corey Sandler for ''

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'' said "''Snack Attack II'' looks like, sounds like, plays like – and if you really want to anthropomorphize its hero – ''tastes'' like old friend Pac-Man. Only it's been subtly improved."

References

{{reflist 1982 video games Funtastic games Pac-Man clones Video games about food and drink Video games developed in the United States