Pac-Man World 2

 GameCube
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. GameZone
    89
    Definitely one of the best games I have played on Gamecube. Even the occasional camera problem didn’t hinder my enjoyment of this one.
  2. Gaming Age
    83
    One of the best action-platformers ever. Not since the 2D Super Mario titles has a title captured technical jumps, tight balances, and split second timing so well.
  3. Game Over Online
    81
    I am not one to look a gift-horse in the mouth, what is there is fun -- and fun is fun.
  5. Nintendo Power
    80
    The challenges are dutifully difficult [Apr 2002, p.147]
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  6. Media and Games Online Network
    80
    It doesn't have the graphics of say, Luigi's Mansion, but what it does it does well. If not for the camera problems it would seem that Namco has almost perfected it's own platformer formula.
  7. Hot Games
    80
    The camera angle problems are not show-stoppers - Pac-Man is still fun to play and easy to pick up for the most part.
  8. GamePro
    80
    A nostalgia trip worth taking.
  9. GameSpot
    79
    Quite a fun game, and anyone who's the least bit excited by the history of gaming and the sights and sounds that started it all should enjoy it.
  10. GameShark
    79
    The only hitch the game has is a major pet peeve of mine. When you die, regardless of when you die in a level, you have to start it all over again, from scratch.
  11. Nintendojo
    75
    While Pac-Man World 2 uses generally the same formula as most other platform games available today, it still manages to stay above the rest with brilliant use of Namco’s mascot and wonderfully produced sound.
  12. Nintendophiles
    75
    The camera hampers the experience considerably, but the fun of the main game itself is still there.
  13. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    75
    The only noticeable difference between this and the PS2 version of PMW2 is that the load time has been reduced significantly. [May 2002, p.113]
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Awards & Rankings

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#55 Best GameCube Game of 2002
18
#18 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
13
#13 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 44
  3. Negative: 1 out of 44
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 29, 2016
    10
    Pac Man World 2 is one of the best games of all time. The critic reviews were mixed? Well it does need 75 to be a good score and it was 74 butPac Man World 2 is one of the best games of all time. The critic reviews were mixed? Well it does need 75 to be a good score and it was 74 but still I was expecting this game to get a 93 or something.… Full Review »
  2. KirbyManiac
    Nov 23, 2017
    9
    This is a very charming platformer with good and fair controls (Ok camera) is the best of the pac-man world games. But the main reason to getThis is a very charming platformer with good and fair controls (Ok camera) is the best of the pac-man world games. But the main reason to get this game is for its stunning and whimsical soundtrack.… Full Review »
  3. kylethepizzaman
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    a very fun platformer that anyone can play it really got me more into pac-man becuase its the greatest platformer on the gamecube next toa very fun platformer that anyone can play it really got me more into pac-man becuase its the greatest platformer on the gamecube next to super mario sunshine.… Full Review »
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