Pac-Man, but it’s illegal
What do you get when you cross a bear with a huge bag of cocaine? Well, the answer’s yet to be revealed, as the upcoming filmCocaine Bearisn’t released until February 27. However, in the promotional run-up to its release the movie’sofficial Twitter accounthas unveiled a surprise new game in the form ofCocaine Bear: The Rise of Pablo Escobear.
You play as the bear, in search of red bags of cocaine to help you run faster. The end goal? Catch up to the humans and tear them apart. Delightful, right? This browser-based game requires gamers to be at least 18 to play, which is a much stricter age requirement than Namco’s originalPac-Man. Using simple directional inputs to navigate the maze seeking out your prey, there are ambulances scattered occasionally throughout for additional bonus points and a regular supply of cocaine. Of course.
‘It’s addictive’
The 8-bit style game was announced bytheCocaine Bear himself who Tweeted, “Here’s something to entertain you,” before divulging, “Play as me and share your high scores.” Fans on Twitter have expressed a mixture of emotions in response to the surprise release. “It’s addictive,”said one, whilstanother quipped, “Bear of the year. Game of the year.”
Somewhat surprisingly, the movie tells asemi-true story of a bear who consumed too much cocaine after it was dropped by smugglers in 1985. The coked-up mammal went on to terrorize residents of Blue Ridge, Georgia. A huge stash of cocaine was later found by police, estimated to be worth around $20 million at the time. The black bear appeared to have eaten “several million dollars worth” of the stash, says theAssociated Press. Sadly, the beast itself had overdosed and died.
Cocaine Bearwill be released on February 27, but excited fans can get their paws on the free-to-playCocaine Bear: The Rise of Pablo Escobearright now at theofficial website.
