- 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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Pac-Man 99 is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Arika and was released on April 7, 2021. It received positive reviews from critics.
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?
- Addictive gameplay with a fresh spin on the classic Pac-Man formula.
- Fast-paced matches that are perfect for short play sessions.
- Variety of modes and clever new mechanics enhance the competitive experience.
- Initial learning curve is steep, with a lack of tutorials and explanations for mechanics.
- Some modes and features are locked behind a paywall, which can be frustrating.
- Core gameplay can become repetitive, making it best suited for short bursts of play.
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Pac-Man 99 offers addictive and competitive gameplay that revitalizes the classic experience with new strategic mechanics and a variety of modes, making it ideal for short play sessions. While the game may initially feel overwhelming due to a lack of instructions, players can quickly discover its potential through experimentation. However, some users noted that the core gameplay can become repetitive, suggesting a desire for a classic mode to balance the experience.
“Excellent Pac-Man gameplay, new mechanics make the experience fresh and competitive, and bonus modes are a fun alternative to standard gameplay.”
“Familiar gameplay that's bursting with clever new strategic mechanics, loads of wonderful Namco themes, and the variety of modes is excellent.”
“The 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.”
“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 realize its true potential.”
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pac-Man 99 is a action game.
Pac-Man 99 is available on Nintendo Switch.
Pac-Man 99 was released on April 7, 2021.
Pac-Man 99 was developed by Arika.
Pac-Man 99 has received positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.
Pac-Man 99 is a single player game with multiplayer support.
Similar games include PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 Plus, PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs, Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, Pac-Man Museum and others.