Pac-Man World 3

 DS
Metascore
44

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
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  1. Worth Playing
    67
    With few novel twists on basic platformer elements and passable visuals, Pac-Man World 3’s only shot at investing Pac-Man with the charm of a Ratchet or a Clank rests with its story. It disappoints severely on that count.
  2. Nintendojo
    65
    Every platforming challenge is camera related. It's sad, because there is a lot of untapped potential in Pac-Man World 3.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    55
    The technical ambition is overcome by nonsensical design and a general lack of creativity.
  5. Game Chronicles
    52
    While I commend Human Soft for packing in as much content as they could, the single-frame stills from the console and PSP movies are no substitute for the actual movie, and the total lack of voices, especially considering the amount of humorous Pac-Man and Orson banter, is just too detrimental to the overal presentation and gameplay experience.
  6. N-Insanity
    44
    Generally a frustrating game that will leave you crying tears of boredom after you're finished.
  7. IGN
    40
    While there is some fun to be had at the most simplistic of levels, no effort was put into making this a stand-alone great DS title.
  8. Nintendo Power
    30
    Suffers from one of the worst cameras in recent memory, killer slowdown and bland levels rife with invisible barriers. [Feb 2006, p.97]
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  9. eToychest
    15
    Ultimately, this might be the worst game on the DS yet. The camera alone ruins it, even if the rest of the game wasn’t utter garbage.

Awards & Rankings

59
#59 Best DS Game of 2005
23
#23 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 6 out of 14
  1. DeathBrushing
    Mar 4, 2021
    1
    Such a bad game, has too many glitches, rifes with invisible barriers, and there are only 4 levels through the whole game. Don't play unlessSuch a bad game, has too many glitches, rifes with invisible barriers, and there are only 4 levels through the whole game. Don't play unless you have a DS and are a World 3 fan. All other versions are way better, and this game is garbage.… Full Review »
  2. PacMax
    Oct 25, 2018
    2
    Bland, terrible music, and lack of depth make this game a huge disappointment for fans of the series. You are better off playing the consoleBland, terrible music, and lack of depth make this game a huge disappointment for fans of the series. You are better off playing the console version, or the GBA ones.… Full Review »
  3. Shadowrito
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Este juego combina experiencias audiovisuales interactivas sin precedentes para crear mundos que vayan mas allá de lo real,y que ofrece unaEste juego combina experiencias audiovisuales interactivas sin precedentes para crear mundos que vayan mas allá de lo real,y que ofrece una historia envolvente que te sentirás como si vivieras en un sueño lucido.
    El resultado es un estado donde llegas a la perfección,y al equilibrio mental y físico mientras olvidas el mundo tridimensional y asciendes en una forma espiritual donde te vuelves completamente inmerso en el juego mismo,en el que la DS pasa a ser una extensión de tu propio cuerpo,y se convierte en un portal hacia el alma del videojuego    … Full Review »
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