[9] The original Japanese version of the game had the ghosts named "Oikake", "Machibuse", "Kimagure" and "Otoboke", translating respectively to "chaser", "ambusher", "fickle" and "stupid".

The Ghost Monsters work for Mezmaron, who assigns them the job of finding the Power Pellet Forest.

Blinky, Inky, Pinky and Clyde act as secret allies to Pac-Man, hoping to one day be restored to life in exchange.

[16] The ghosts have received a positive reception from critics and have been cited as one of the most recognizable video game villains of all time.

[17] Boy's Life praised their simplicity and determination, labeling them as one of the most recognizable villains in video game history.

[23] Inky alone was ranked the seventh greatest game villain of all time by Guinness World Records in 2013, based on reader votes.