Sir Coins a Lot

Embarking on this noble quest of yours — donning the noble garb of Sir Coins a Lot — I meandered through complex mazes à la arcade classic. The goal is simple enough – gather all coins in every stage and avoid the ever-persistent ghosts who roam the halls. It’s a high speed pursuit that gets the blood pumping as you do your best to dodge a ghostly meeting.

The game does a good job of recreating that old-school magic, with players reporting it shares similarities to Pacman labyrinths. Although the ghosts thrive on nostalgia, their erratic behaviors give the gameplay a contemporary spin. You can submit your scores to the leaderboard, so there’s a competitive aspect that encourages you to improve your runs as you go. That is to say, there isn’t much here beyond the chase, it could use some other features to make it replayable.

Others definitely seem to appreciate the simple pleasure this arcade-style game provides, and I have to agree. It’s not without its rough edges, but that mix of nostalgia and accessible mechanics makes for a fun diversion. And if you’ve ever wanted the chance to outsmart digital ghosts without a vacuum cleaner, now’s your moment!