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PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 • 2025

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Quick resume

PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC modernizes, updates, and enhances the fan favorite 3D Platforming adventure in nearly every way! Venture across PAC-LAND to reclaim the golden fruit and put a stop to the ghosts and their dastardly boss, Spooky!

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Platform, Arcade

Pros

  • Faithful yet expanded remake with new content
  • Improved controls and camera
  • Challenging boss fights and missions
  • Costume customization and collectibles
  • Reasonable price with high replay value

Cons

  • Some players find voice acting annoying
  • Difficulty spikes can be frustrating
  • Lack of checkpoints in boss fights
  • Some changes may alienate purists
  • Minor camera issues in tight spaces

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore redesigned levels, choose moves from an expanded moveset, and engage in optional missions and collectibles."

  • Competence
    3

    "The game offers moderate to high challenge especially in later levels and post-game content, with skill-based platforming and boss fights."

  • Competition
    2

    "Includes online leaderboards for time trials, encouraging comparison with others, but main gameplay is single-player focused."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report long play sessions, replay value through collectibles, missions, time trials, and post-game content."

  • Cooperation
    1

    "Has a 2-player mode where second player can assist, but core gameplay is primarily single-player."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players can customize Pac-Man with costumes and decorate the hub area with collectible figures."

  • Domination
    -3

    "Interactions are balanced with no evidence of exerting control or superiority; cooperative and friendly tone."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong nostalgic appeal and immersive platforming experience provide escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia, no indication of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Expanded moveset and redesigned levels encourage trying new mechanics and strategies."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Redesigned and expanded levels with new areas and secrets encourage discovery."

  • Expression
    3

    "Character customization through costumes and hub decoration allows self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Imaginative platforming world with talking characters, animal-themed bosses, and whimsical story elements."

  • Fellowship
    1

    "Some community features like leaderboards and minor multiplayer, but mostly a solo experience."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop platforming skills, learn boss patterns, and improve performance in time trials."

  • Health
    -4

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during platforming and boss fights."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Minimal social interaction beyond casual multiplayer; no evidence of close relationships."

  • Leadership
    -4

    "No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual or cooperative without hierarchy."

  • Progression
    4

    "Collecting items, unlocking costumes, completing missions, and progressing through levels provide strong sense of advancement."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Balanced challenge with moments of flow, but also some frustration from difficult bosses and missions."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Bright visuals, remixed soundtrack, and voice acting provide sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

  • Status
    2

    "Online leaderboards and collectible achievements offer some recognition and visibility."

  • Story
    3

    "Expanded story elements, voiced characters, and cutscenes enhance narrative immersion."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Boss fights and mission objectives require planning and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Difficulty spikes and challenging boss fights create suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Reasonably priced with abundant content, replay value, and quality improvements over original."

  • Violence
    2

    "Combat involves defeating enemies and bosses, but in a cartoonish, non-graphic manner."

  • Survival
    2

    "Players must avoid failure and manage health during platforming and boss encounters."

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