Pac-Man Collection

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Jul 12, 2001
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. IGN
    90
    The game lacks a battery to save high-scores, but that's a small complaint as each of these arcade machines wiped clean when the power turned off.
  2. Hot Games
    90
    An addictive and fun collection of Pac-Man games that looks a whole lot better than you’d expect.
  3. Media and Games Online Network
    85
    It's one of those games that can give you a quick gaming fix when you need it, and even though the premise is similiar among all of the titles (Pac-Attack being the exception), the action is different and worthy of gameplay!
  5. Nintendojo
    80
    The lack of a save feature for high scores is a disappointment, but it's still a nice addition to an arcade-lover's library.
  6. GameSpot
    80
    The simple, undemanding diversions found in Pac-Man Collection are perfect for today's portable systems.
  7. GameSpy
    80
    The collection feels incomplete without Ms. Pac Man, the only Pac sequel truly worth playing.
  8. GamePro
    80
    Safe and insatiable, Pac-Man Collection delivers high comfort but low thrills.
  9. GamePen
    80
    The lack of a two player option and any sort of battery save really hurt this game. Otherwise, the whole of Pac-Man Collection is much more than the sum of its parts.
  10. All Game Guide
    80
    No matter which game you prefer, this is a great collection. Except for the forgivable absence of the lesser known "Super Pac-Man," this game has everything a fan could ask for.
  11. Pocket Games
    75
    Even considering the mediocrity of Pac-Attack, the other three games included in Pac-Man Collection prove that stellar gameplay can (and does) transcend all issues of graphics, sound, and time. [Winter 2001, p.44]
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  12. GamerWeb Nintendo
    70
    Each game can be played for a few minutes at a time or a few hours at a time if you're addicted.
  13. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    53
    It's an uneven collection where high scores disappear when the power goes off, just like they did in the '80s. [Oct 2001, p.158]
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  14. Nintendophiles
    50
    There is some refreshing additions to gameplay, but the replay value is diminishing as this game gets older... It's old yet somewhat refreshing.

Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
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#26 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2001

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Watermelon789
    Jul 11, 2011
    7
    Nice collection, but it gets dry after a few hours and even if there are 4 games ( if i don't mistake seriously, i do not even remember) itNice collection, but it gets dry after a few hours and even if there are 4 games ( if i don't mistake seriously, i do not even remember) it falls to short for what it could have been an outstanding package otherwise do not eat to much pellets it gets boring. Pac Man it's getting sick with that.… Full Review »
  2. MadnessisRising
    Mar 6, 2019
    6
    It was my first GBA-game and it is not a bad one i think. Anyway I was never so much into Pac-man. I think it's great nostalgia for olderIt was my first GBA-game and it is not a bad one i think. Anyway I was never so much into Pac-man. I think it's great nostalgia for older people like me. Still the Pac-man-tetris-mode was fun. Overall it got boring after a few hours playing.… Full Review »
  3. WojtekS.
    Sep 28, 2003
    9
    Very, very GOOD.
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