- April 7, 2021
- Arika
Pac-Man 99
PAC-MAN 99 turns one of the most iconic games ever into a battle royale.
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It's an all-new flavor of PAC-MAN! Test your chomping chops in a 99-player Pac-Royale! 40 years after the classic Pac-phenomenon rocked the gaming world, PAC-MAN is back in a new 99-man battle royale. Get back in the maze and chase down the iconic ghosts. Who will be the last PAC-MAN standing?
gameplay3 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is characterized by familiar mechanics enhanced with innovative strategic elements and a rich variety of modes, showcasing delightful Namco themes. However, some players find the core experience can become repetitive, suggesting it is best enjoyed in short sessions, and express a desire for clearer instructions and a classic mode.
“Familiar gameplay that's bursting with clever new strategic mechanics, loads of wonderful Namco themes, and an excellent variety of modes.”
“Core gameplay gets quite repetitive, so it's best to play it in short bursts. It could use some instructions, and I would have liked a classic mode.”
“The core gameplay gets quite repetitive, so it's best to play in short bursts. It could use some instructions, and I would have liked a classic mode.”
“Familiar gameplay that's bursting with clever new strategic mechanics, but it lacks depth in execution.”
“While there are loads of wonderful Namco themes and an excellent variety of modes, the gameplay itself feels lacking.”
PAC-MAN 99 Review
PAC-MAN 99 may seem initially daunting with mechanics it simply doesn't explain but once you experiment and learn by fire, it won't take long to realise its true potential. Arika and Bandai Namco have barely touched the formula of this 41-year-old classic, and yet with just a few new layers it feels like a brand new game. We've invested more time than we care to admit into the previous '99' entries and it's clear PAC-MAN 99 is destined for evergreen greatness.
90%Pac-Man 99 Feeds a Power Pellet to the Battle Royale Genre
It's an all-new flavor of Pac-Man! Test your chomping chops in a 99-player Pac-Royale!
70%Pac-Man 99 Review – Non-Stop Fun and Intensity
Despite the steep learning curve and the hubbub about single-player paywalls, the pure enjoyment of every new Pac-Man 99 game stands tall above all.
80%
