Pac-Man is not just a genre-defining game, but also a generation-defining one. Thus when Nintendo announced its latest PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC, fans were extremely excited about the game. With a new style of game, and the beloved yellow blob running around on a 3D platform, here is what fans can expect.
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This summer, Bandai Namco is reportedly working on remakes of classic PlayStation platform games. Following Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC is now available for the Nintendo Switch, demonstrating the Japanese developer’s recognition and affection for some of our favorite childhood games.
A new Crash Bandicoot-inspired Pac-Man is here
The latest trailer released on August 26 shows the PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC, a remake of the 1999 released Pac-Man World: 20th Anniversary. The game has many resemblances with the hit Naughty Dogs developed game Crash Bandicoot. With Pac-Man now doing parkour and precise platforming, the resemblance is uncanny.
Notably, the game is now available on Nintendo Switch for a price of $29.99 USD. And will have players go through several levels to rescue his Pac-Fam kidnapped by the Ghosts of the Ghost Island. And just like any other Nintendo game, players have to solve puzzles and do precise jumping and timely quests to proceed further.
It's the moment we've all been waiting for – PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC releases TODAY.
Can you help me rescue my family from Ghost Island⁉️ pic.twitter.com/AaGUDobOla
— PAC-MAN Official (@officialpacman) August 26, 2022
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Apart from Nintendo Switch, the game is also available for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. Thus Bandai Namco has not left any platform for players to enjoy the game to its fullest.
What’s new in the latest installation of the legendary series by Nintendo
The new PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC has returned with improved UI, fine-tuned mechanics, and updated visuals. Apart from this, Pac-Man can now dodge Ghosts, solve environmental puzzles, butt-bounce, rev-roll, PAC-DOT attack, and hover-jump. Although many movements are similar to the previous games, the animation for the latest games is very different from the original one.
Even though it is great news for gamers, Nintendo should be a bit worried about the game. This is because, with the recent integrations and changes in the gaming industry, fans are getting more and more classic remakes, some even including Nintendo OG titles.
I got to wait to play this in like a week or so, I cant wait to try it out!
🟡🔘🔘🔘👻
Anyone playing it already tell me how it is! https://t.co/SDI3qZu5oM— ⭐️RooMac⭐️ (@theroomacattack) August 27, 2022
One of my favorites as a kid! #Xbox @BandaiNamcoEU https://t.co/RwsMK1qimn
— BondSarahBond🎮 (@BondSarah_Bond) August 26, 2022
I gotta say, I'm quite disappointed with the final product.
I played this game as a kid back on the OG PlayStation, and this remake just doesn't hold up.
While it's not a broken mess like Sonic 06, it's clear why this game launched at $30. It's not up to Namco's quality standard.— Ben Fuckin' Holt (@TheDreadfiend) August 26, 2022
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Been Having A PACtastic Time Playing Bandai Namco Did A Great Job The Differences in This Version What They've Changed Makes The Game Better Definite A Upgrade Of The Original Really Like How There Are Cutscenes Before Bosses Now
— Untainted SKS (@Untainted_SKS) August 26, 2022
Thus it is not surprising to see that games that once came only to Nintendo are now emulated or remade for other consoles as well. But even after that, it is very rare for the console giant to lose its market because Nintendo knows what it’s doing.
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