Pac-Man World first released on October 15, 1999, for the original PlayStation. The game celebrated the franchise’s 20th anniversary at the time and saw Pac-Man set off on an 3D adventure. The game begins with ghosts ruining Pac-Man’s 20th birthday and kidnapping his friends and family. As a result, Pac-Man must traverse six distinct worlds to rescue his loved ones and defeat the ghosts of Ghost Island. Over 20 years later, Pac-Man World: Re-Pac reintroduces the tale across modern consoles and PC for new players to explore.
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The latest trailer for Pac-Man World: Re-Pac compares the first two areas of the original Pac-Man World with the new, updated versions. Gameplay mechanics are fine-tuned and faithful to the original, but the visuals were completely upgraded in a similar manner to Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy. Additionally, the trailer shows that the game’s original soundtrack remains intact for the new release. However, some characters such as Ms. Pac-Man and Pac-Baby were redesigned and renamed due to ongoing rights issues with AtGames. These character redesigns were seen in the release of Pac-Man Museum+ as well.
Pac-Man World: Re-Pac features three modes to play: Quest Mode, Maze Mode, and Classic Mode. Quest Mode includes the main scenario of Pac-Man World: Re-Pac as Pac-Man embarks on his journey to save everyone from the ghosts. Maze Mode is a collection of 3D mazes for players to traverse and complete. After completing Quest Mode, the classic Pac-Man game from 1980 is unlocked in Classic Mode.
The new Pac-Man World: Re-Pac trailer reassures an authentic Pac-Man World experience for fans of the original game. The modernized remake allows new players to jump right in as Pac-Man with vivid graphics befitting of games in the present day. Furthermore, the new release broadens the reach of the Pac-Man World franchise, allowing Xbox and PC players to try out the game for the first time. The legacy of Pac-Man continues in the series’ 42nd year with the release of Pac-Man World: Re-Pac.
On the other hand, some may have high expectations going forward for Bandai Namco and Pac-Man. If successful, Pac-Man World: Re-Pac could raise fan demand for more Pac-Man World remakes across all major platforms. Bandai Namco should consider these expectations and capitalize on the Pac-Man World series while it’s fresh on the minds of players.
Pac-Man World: Re-Pac releases August 26 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
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