PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC similar games & best alternatives
PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC
2022
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Quick resume
PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!
Global score
93/100
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Platform, Arcade
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Pros
- Faithful and polished remake
- Improved controls and boss fights
- Nostalgic and charming
- Colorful visuals and music
- Accessible platforming gameplay
Cons
- Short game length
- Some mechanics feel clunky (butt bounce)
- Lack of voice acting
- Minor camera and depth perception issues
- No multiplayer or social features
Analysis
A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Intimacy.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players have control over platforming actions and decisions with some freedom in movement and ability use, though within designed levels and objectives."
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Competence3
"The game offers skill-based platforming challenges and boss fights that require mastery, though overall it is considered easier than the original."
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Competition-3
"Focus is on personal progression and completion rather than competing against others; no mention of leaderboards or ranked modes."
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Continuation2
"Players report engaging in multiple play sessions and replaying for 100% completion and achievements, though the game is relatively short."
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Cooperation-5
"The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."
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Creativity1
"Some new mechanics and level tweaks exist, but gameplay largely follows predefined level designs and sequences."
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Domination-5
"No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and cooperative competition is absent."
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Escapism4
"Players use the game for nostalgia, stress relief, and immersive platforming fun, escaping real life through engaging gameplay."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire, nostalgia, and intrinsic interest rather than obligation or external pressure."
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Experimenting2
"Players explore new mechanics like flutter jump and boss fight changes, though much gameplay is familiar and routine."
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Exploration3
"Players explore varied themed levels and hidden collectibles, with some new content added to original layouts."
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Expression-2
"Limited character customization; some cosmetic changes exist but mostly standard character and environment presentation."
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Fantasy4
"The game features imaginative settings, characters, and scenarios consistent with the Pac-Man universe and platformer fantasy."
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Fellowship-4
"The experience is primarily solo with minimal social interaction or community involvement described."
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Growth3
"Players develop platforming skills and learn boss patterns; some achievements encourage mastery and improvement."
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Health-5
"The game is a sedentary video game experience with no physical activity or health-related engagement."
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Idle-4
"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during platforming and boss fights; not suited for idle play."
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Intimacy-5
"No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; gameplay is individual and solitary."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is single-player without guiding others."
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Progression4
"Players collect items, unlock doors, and achieve 100% completion; progression through levels and boss fights is central."
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Relaxation2
"Generally a light and breezy platformer with some challenge; some players find it relaxing and nostalgic."
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Sensation3
"Bright colorful visuals, catchy music, and satisfying platforming provide sensory stimulation and enjoyment."
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Status-4
"No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not socially evaluated."
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Story2
"Includes narrative elements and cutscenes, though story is simple and child-friendly; some players note changes from original."
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Strategy2
"Boss fights and some platforming require timing and planning, but overall gameplay is straightforward and accessible."
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Thrill2
"Some suspense in boss battles and platforming challenges, but overall experience is lighthearted and not highly tense."
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Value1
"Players feel the game offers reasonable value especially on sale; some note short length but good quality remake."
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Violence-3
"Combat is cartoonish and non-violent, focused on eating ghosts and platforming rather than destruction."
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Survival1
"Players avoid failure in platforming and boss fights; some challenge in avoiding damage but no harsh survival mechanics."
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