Pac-Man World 3

 GameCube
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
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  1. BonusStage
    83
    A fantastic action-platformer that, despite a few technical hitches and minor camera problems, delivers well over 10 hours of 3D Pac-Man goodness.
  2. AceGamez
    80
    A fantastic action-platformer that, despite a few technical hitches and minor camera problems, delivers well over ten hours of 3D Pac-Man goodness.
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  3. N-Insanity
    72
    You may think I'm full of BS, but Pac-Man World 3 will last you anywhere from 8-12 hours.
  5. Nintendo Power
    70
    Platform afficionados will appreciate the smooth control and nonstop action. [Jan 2006, p.110]
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  6. Armchair Empire
    70
    The humor is often funny and always clean, which is a real accomplishment.
  7. eToychest
    70
    Nothing can save Pac-Man World 3 from feeling simply average, and that extends to the game's presentation as well. This is not helped by some crippling technical issues, which are highlighted by an unmanageable and nearly-broken camera.
  8. IGN
    69
    Blitz Games has to its credit delivered Pac-Man fans a sequel with tight controls and occasionally engaging level designs. There studio has also successfully merged new and old styles, presenting in-game challenges that require you to play nicely emulated original Pac-Man levels.
  9. GameSpot
    69
    A platformer, characterized most notably by its fusion of classic Pac-Man moments and generic platforming gameplay.
  10. Cheat Code Central
    66
    Lack of replay value relegates this game to a rental.
  11. Nintendojo
    65
    Due to its unoriginal rehash of platformer game mechanics Pac-Man World 3 is only recommended for younger audiences or those new to the 3D platformer.
  12. NintendoWorldReport
    65
    It's just not as fun as the previous games in the series. Too much of the formula has changed, and almost none of it for the better.
  13. DailyGame
    65
    It avoids completely trashing the action-platformer genre, so if you have a touch of Pac-Man fever and can't find an arcade with the coin-op machine, you might just want to check this one out.
  14. Game Informer
    63
    The dialogue is actually charming and sometimes clever, but the loose controls found in the main game also plauge the arcade port to a degree, which to me, is the biggest bummer of this outing. [Jan 2006, p.138]
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  15. Games Radar
    60
    No, it's hardly the greatest platformer ever - far from it - but it certainly isn't the worst.
  16. Nintendophiles
    58
    Despite its admirable music and noteworthy play control, Pac 3 is too bland for the common gamer to take notice. It's pleasant for a while, but you'll quickly grow tired of it.
  17. Nintendo Gamer
    56
    A competent, by-the-numbers platformer that isn't nearly as vile as we were expecting. [Aug 2006, p.61]
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  18. GameCritics
    25
    It's sad when a gaming icon known for eschewing cliches gets mired in so many of them that he becomes part of the me-tooism he originally tried to combat.

Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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#27 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
18
#18 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 30, 2016
    10
    Not as memorable or nostalgic as pac man world 2 but the game is still entertaining and very fun. But it is not as good as Pac Man World 2 butNot as memorable or nostalgic as pac man world 2 but the game is still entertaining and very fun. But it is not as good as Pac Man World 2 but still amazing.… Full Review »
  2. Sipilongo
    May 5, 2018
    8
    A diferencia de sus entregas pasadas este juego implementa más mecanicas como hacer walljump, nuevos items, actuación de voz, entre másA diferencia de sus entregas pasadas este juego implementa más mecanicas como hacer walljump, nuevos items, actuación de voz, entre más contenido. El diseño de niveles esta simple pero entretenido, con varios colectatones de por medio. Sin embargo le critico mucho que no tenga muchos mundos que digamos, llega a repetir los mucho los escenarios, aunque cada uno con algo más dificultoso y entretenido, pero hubiera sido mejor si hubieran creado todo eso en nuevos mundos y no en los mismos. Otra cosa negativa es que al pasar cada nivel puede llegar a ser tardado y molesto en ocasiones ya que se puede sentir a veces que el nivel es muy largo, pero eso es desde el principio del juego y es algo grave considerando que es un juego de plataformeo haciendolo menos rejugable. La batalla contra los jefes pues son solo dos y con el mismo personaje, lo cual fue algo aburrido y decepcionante, pero la 2da vez que lo enfrentas al menos le doy puntos por el hecho de que no habia visto un tipo de batalla contra en un jefe en un juego de plataformeo común y llega ser desafiante y muy entretenido y dandonos una escena final muy memorable. Las escenas del juego y voces llegan a ser disfrutables por las interacciones de los personajes dandoles un carisma y estilo unico, en ese aspecto del juego si me atrevo a decir que fue algo infravalorado ya que logro muy bien esos aspectos y sobre todo con Pacman, eso si, me hubiera gustado más que el personaje tuviera más expresiones faciales ya que se le noto algo debil en eso. A pesar de todo ello el juego logra más puntos positivos que negativos y se noto el esfuerzo que hizo namco por introducir a su mascota en el mundo 3D, no les salio del todo bien, pero se llevan la palmadita en la espalda por el buen intento.… Full Review »
  3. PeterAlexander
    Jan 6, 2016
    7
    Whilst Pac-Man World 3 is mostly enjoyable, it is a large drop in quality from its predecessor. The weakened gameplay and control scheme, asWhilst Pac-Man World 3 is mostly enjoyable, it is a large drop in quality from its predecessor. The weakened gameplay and control scheme, as well as the overwhelmingly less vibrant settings hurt the game overall.… Full Review »
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