Overall 9.3 Graphics 7.5 Sound 7 Addictive 8.5 Story 7 Depth 9 Difficulty 6
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Pac-Man World Pac-Man took on a whole new dimension in Pac-Man World 1 for PlayStation. The game was released for Pac-man’s 20th Anniversary, as you see in the title screen, and the original arcade game is included. Pac-Man’s family and friends have been kidnapped by Toc-Man, an evil robot version of Pac-Man created by a ghost named Orson. Pac-Man must journey to Ghost Island to stop him. To get to Toc-Man however Pac-man must travel through 6 worlds to get there: Pirate, Ruins, Space, Fun House, Factory, and Graveyard. Each world brings Pac-Man face to face with a different boss at the end of the last stage in that world. In addition to eating dots, chomping ghosts with power pellets, and getting fruit, Pac-Man can also Rev-Roll, which is similar to Sonic’s speed; and Butt Bounce, which is similar to Mario’s ground pound. As you go through the levels you try to collect fruit along the way: Apples, Strawberries, Oranges, Bells, Peaches, and more. Each level has a Galaxian which is a maze like classic Pac-Man. While looking for fruits you will come across letters that spell Pac-Man…. P A C M A N. If you spell Pac-Man you’ll unlock a surprise. You have 3 lives default in the arcade game with no settings to change it. Lives are also important in the main game as you have life pieces to collect throughout the game. Pac-Man has an additional power-up besides power pellets: a steel suit, similar to Mario’s metal suit from Super Mario 64. It allows him to walk underwater, where he normally swims, and butt bounce underwater too. This game is a more modern and
updated Pac-Man introducing the gaming franchise to new generations of players while providing glimpses of the original game to older generations familiar with the original arcade games. The Pac-Man World family of games includes this game as well as Pac-Man World 2 and Pac-Man World 3. The new series of Pac-Mans is and will be a popular choice for PlayStation 1 systems for many years to come. Overall: 8.5 Building on the popularity of the original series in name, this game creates a new playing experience for both young and old gamers. Graphics: 7 Above average for PlayStation but not as good as later games. Sound: 9 The new songs in this game are somewhat catchy but the sound effects that match the new scenes and action are really cool. Addictiveness: 8 The newness of this game makes you want to play it again and again. Story: 7 The basic story is centered on Pac-Man searching to find his kidnapped family members throughout the game. Depth: 9 Since this is a new game concept, there are plenty of places in the six levels to explore and find out what Pac-Man can do as well as how he navigates new environments. Difficulty: 5 Once you get the hang of how to navigate Pac-Man, it is relatively easy to get through the levels. Some of the new skills take some practice at first to be able to use them in the levels.
Graphics 7 Sound 9 Addictive 8 Story 7 Depth 9 Difficulty 5
Review Rating: 3.7/5
Submitted: 07-27-13
Review Replies: 2
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Pac-Man World review (Playstation) G@mehe@d
I hate it when classic games go into the mysterious 3D world. I really do. Franchises that were once hits in the 2D world (Sonic) took a big hit once they went into 3D. Then I come across Pac-Man World for the Sony Playstation. My expectations were mixed, but what I got was one of the best 3D platformers I have ever played on the PS1. More so any gaming platform. Not bad for a little yellow sphere that eats Tic-Tacs and murders ghosts.Gameplay A-: Pac-Man World has some of the finest 3D platforming gameplay you can get out of the PS1 era of gaming. What makes it work so well is that it doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, it isn't a free roaming game like Mario 64. Its mostly side scrolling with full polygon visuals. Of course the levels do move forward and backward like you would expect but they are mostly left and right with free roaming controls. The levels are so well designed, that you will want to find every secret and maze contained in each one. Pac-Man has a full set of moves that borrow from other games of its genre. Pac-Man can butt bounce (Crash Bandicoot 2) rev up (Sonic) and shoot pac-dots at enemies that he finds scattered about. All these moves are used, and they all have their purpose. The game is mostly consistent of chomping ghosts, jumping (duh), bouncing on switches. You know, the standard stuff, but its all done so well. The levels are really well designed, I never felt lost. A benefit of its style of gameplay. The game has a light difficulty level that makes expert players want to find all the secrets, while allowing younger players to ease into the game. The bosses are really creative and add variety to the game. Graphics B+: Like many PS1 games time has not been kind to the games visuals. The chunky polygon graphics look mediocre today, but have held up better then most PS1 games. If you think about the consoles limitations the graphics in Pac-Man world are bright, colorful, and good looking. There's no clipping, and minimal pop up. The frame rate is smooth, and colors are all vibrant.Sound C-: There's not much to say here. Most of the songs are mediocre variations of the Pac-Man themes in the original arcade game (ugh) I did like the Space themes though. They have a 90s arcade flair to them. The sound effects are rehashes of the Pac-Man arcade games sound effects. Since this is Pac-Mans 20th anniversary game I guess I can cut these sound effects some slack.Addictivness A: If you die, its your fault. You will still be angry enough to want to come back and try to beat whatever stage you are sucking at. There is a lot of variety making the game more fun to play, and making you wonder what will come next.Depth A+: Pac-Man World is a large game. Don't let the 20 stages fool you. The 20 stages are long and will take time to beat. If that wasn't enough try going back and saving all your friends, is that still not enough? Well there are 2 other modes to choose from. Maze mode allows you to pick a 3D maze that you unlocked in the main game. Then we have an arcade perfect version of the original Pac-Man. That game is pure programming perfection. Nothing in this whole package can top that game.Gameplay A-Fun, and addicting this game is pure platforming bliss with enough variety to keep you playingGraphics B+While looking chunky today, this game has aged well in the graphical department.Sound C-Nothing to write home about, not great, not bad.Addictiveness AThere's plenty of diversity to keep you playing. Depth A+This is a solid package, a large quest mode, a fun maze mode, and the classic Pac-Man original make this game really large.OVERALL RATING A-
Graphics 8 Sound 5 Addictive 9 Depth 9 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 2/5
Submitted: 11-30-13
Review Replies: 1