Pac 'n Roll

 DS
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2005
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
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  1. Nintendophiles
    91
    This is one of the most addictive games I've played in recent years.
  2. Next Level Gaming
    85
    This is the type of game I've been waiting for to hit the DS. Something that makes practical use of the touchscreen without sacrificing gameplay.
  3. Game Chronicles
    85
    Simple to learn, easy to master, yet quite challenging to complete.
  5. Armchair Empire
    84
    This game does a good job in retaining its cartoony look and it does that well.
  6. eToychest
    82
    If Pac N’ Roll had been on any other system, it would still have been a fun game, but the way it plays out on the DS is just magic.
  7. IGN
    80
    And anyone who's a fan of "Super Monkey Ball" or the classic "Marble Madness" should definitely give this one a spin. Or a roll.
  8. NintendoWorldReport
    80
    It goes beyond the "gimmicky" nature of touch screen controls and provides a unique and fun experience.
  9. Games Radar
    80
    Pac 'n' Roll is a really good, fun game. And with Pac-Pix already putting a smile on our faces, it seems that Pac-Man is turning out to be one of DS's biggest stars. [NGC Pocket]
  10. N-Insanity
    78
    It doesn’t quite measure up to current DS standards in the presentation area, but other than that, it provides a very fun, laid back gaming experience.
  11. BonusStage
    78
    However the game isn’t that difficult until the very end, so more experienced gamers will be able to fly through the story mode with relative ease.
  12. Nintendojo
    77
    A more fleshed out offering than Pac-Pix, and is a cut above most handheld games. It’s a competent 3D platformer with a great camera system and a well-implemented control mechanic.
  13. VGPub
    76
    Pac ‘N Roll has very good pick-up-and-play value thanks to its short levels and easy to learn gameplay.
  14. Play Magazine
    75
    Unlike "Yoshi's Touch and Go" and "Kirby: Canvas Curse," I found myself growing tired of moving Pac-Man along in this fashion. Maybe I'm just lazy. [Sept 2005, p.62]
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  15. 1UP
    75
    One warning to potential consumers, though: The bizarrely long cut-scenes (and the baby-game story they painfully tell) will bore any gamer old enough to read them. Avert your gaze.
  16. Nintendo Power
    75
    The stylus control is perfectly tuned and single-swipe boosts are easy to trigger, yet quick and accurate movement gets tiring after several minutes. [Oct 2005, p.97]
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  17. Gaming Age
    75
    Pac'N Roll unfortunately isn't terribly long, but the chance to go back, improve on your scores and unlock a few goodies is still worth the purchase. This is an ideal title for any fan of puzzle games or just a fan of Pac-Man himself.

Awards & Rankings

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#27 Best DS Game of 2005
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#47 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. JPK
    Jun 7, 2019
    7
    It’s Decent Fun
    Pac-N-Roll is a decent and small addition to the lineup of Pac-Man games.
  2. FNaF
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    This game was so mind blowing that this game introduces Pac-Man's 25 anniversary on the Nintendo DS, using a slider is a great control for Pac-Man
  3. PacMax
    Nov 3, 2018
    8
    A smooth, challenging and consistent Pac-Man game with great visuals and soundtrack.
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