Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2
2014 video game From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
2014 video game From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2, also known in Japan as Pac-World 2[a][2] is a 2014 video game for the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, released on October 14, 2014.[1] It is the sequel to Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures. The game received mixed reviews for its lack of innovation.[3]
| Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Developer(s) | Monkey Bar Games |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Games |
| Producer(s) | Rodney W. Harper Bryan West |
| Series | Pac-Man |
| Engine | Vicious Engine 2 |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS PlayStation 3 Wii U Xbox 360 |
| Release | October 14, 2014[1] |
| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, local multiplayer |
The game was first announced on March 1, 2014.[4]
Just like the original game, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 uses the same features as its predecessor, but features new story lines, characters and worlds. The game consists of new playable characters, like Spiral and Cylindria,[5] and five different worlds, each containing between 10 and 20 levels.[6] These levels can come in the form of power-up trials, where players are given a certain ability and are taught how to use it, while some are vehicle courses. In levels, Pac-Man can consume specific pellets that give him powers, like the ability to freeze enemies, jump higher than normal, throw fireballs, or stick to metallic platforms.[7]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (3DS): 60/100[8] (PS3): 59/100[9] (X360): 60/100[10] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Computer Games Magazine | (X360) 6/10[11] |
| GameRevolution | (3DS)   [12] |
| Push Square | (PS3) [13] |
| The Guardian | (3DS)   [14] |
| Hardcore Gamer | (X360): 3/5[15] |
| Nintendo Life | (Wii U): 6/10[5] (3DS): 4/10[16] |
| Nintendojo | (3DS): B[7] |
| Multiplayer.it | (PS3) 6.9/10[17] |
Just like its predecessor, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 received mixed reviews upon release.[8][9][10]
Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 3 out of 5, saying "While the first title burst onto the scene brimming with creativity not usually seen in a television cartoon adaption, the sequel is content to emulate everything that title did without adding anything notable of its own."[15]
KXTV in Sacramento, California gave the game a 1.5 out of 4, saying "Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 is in a weird place for a kids' video game. Younger and more novice gamers might find the game too difficult to play at times, and it may turn them off from it. Those at the older end of the kids' game scene might instead find the game too simple at times and justifiably frustrating to control. Kids who really enjoy the television program will no doubt want (and probably enjoy) this game based on its subject matter alone. Those who aren't in love with modern Pac-Man might want to let this game give up the ghost."[18]
The Guardian gave the game a negative review, saying "In some ways, the game’s simple ambitions would not have been a problem if the recipe had been respectfully crafted. But to a modern audience spolied for choice when it comes to excellent family games, it is something of a travesty."[19]
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