Review: Pac-Man World Re-Pac
Pac-Man World isn’t what I’d call a polarizing game. If you’ve ever asked someone if they had any memories of the 1999 original, usually you’re greeted with some form of “it’s one of my favorite platformers!” or “what are you even talking about, get away from me.” Pac-Man World Re-Pac is likely going to have the same impact.
But for those of you who do dive in, there’s a fun little mascot platformer here.
Pac-Man World Re-Pac (PC, PS4, PS5 [reviewed], Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X)Developer: Now ProductionPublisher: Bandai NamcoReleased: August 26, 2022MSRP: $29.99
Pac-Man World Re-Pac‘s premise is as straightforward as its platforming. A villain has captured Pac-Man’s family (his wife is Pac-Mom, because, you know), and it’s up to you to travel through themed worlds to save them. One is modeled after pirates, another is a set of ruins, one is in space — you get the picture. It’s a very 1999 game, including the Crash Bandicoot hub world roaming to go from level to level. The upgrade to 60 FPS (on everything but Switch) and enhanced visuals don’t really alter that foundation, though there are some quality of life enhancements.
Two of the bigger, yet subtle ones, are the lack of a requirement to save all of Pac-Man’s family individually to finish the game, as well as the addition of an easy mode. The latter can pop on as an optional toggle mid-level too, which will be useful for folks who can’t beat a specific sequence. It’s a very laid-back game and this optional addition suits it. The most obvious change is a new coat of paint, and smoothing over the vast majority of 1999 clunk.
As I mentioned earlier, the way you play Pac-Man World Re-Pac is straightforward. Each level generally has P-A-C-M-A-N letters to
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