Pac-Man vs.

GameCube
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Dec 2, 2003
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Edge Magazine
    70
    Pac-Man Vs could hardly have barer bones. No options, no game modes and no high-score tables are included here, and as a consequence there's nothing here to dilute the strength of the original idea or the subtle excellence of its execution. [Feb 2004, p.103]
  2. Every round is quick and frantic and offers lots of opportunities for sudden turn-arounds. The more humans you can get hooked up to it at once, the better it is.
  3. 70
    Long-term appeal is dependent on having a suitably committed group of friends to play with. You'll need at least three players for a satisfying game, and four is much better.
  4. It's a stunning little game to play for a while after the pub or while waiting for a taxi to turn up, and a complete contrast to the involved multiplayer experience you'd get with FF:CC. If a copy lands on your lap, you'll probably love it - you just wouldn't pay thirty quid for it.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    60
    The 3D graphics on the Cube are great but the limited vision is a bit annoying. Graphically and sound-wise, Pac-Man Vs is no Halo but it captures the original game perfectly.
  6. There isn't enough variety to keep players enthralled - it's essentially the same game over and over. But what is there works beautifully and is a great example of a game that’s accessible to anybody without sacrificing fun for all.
  7. Game Informer
    50
    Simply put, it's just not that fun. [Jan 2004, p.141]

Awards & Rankings

38
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#68 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
36
#36 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Jul 30, 2016
    10
    The person who wrote the bad review is WRONG. This game does look bad by the cover but don't judge a game by it's cover. Anyways this game isThe person who wrote the bad review is WRONG. This game does look bad by the cover but don't judge a game by it's cover. Anyways this game is very fun. Full Review »
  2. JPK
    Jun 7, 2019
    9
    Just Another Good Old Pac-Man
    Pac-Man VS. definitely feels like a classic round of Pac-Man.
  3. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Oh My goodness I can't believe Namco & Nintendo brought this back on the Nintendo Switch on Namco Museum Arcade Pac!