Pac-Man World Rally

 GameCube
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Electric Playground
    65
    If you prefer racing with Namco characters as opposed to Nintendo characters, this is the game for you. But Mario Kart still finishes first with everybody else far behind.
  2. Play Magazine
    65
    No replays, soft collision, and pesky bombs aside, PMWR is a fair rally game, and possibly the most brand-drenched racer ever. [Aug 2006, p.64]
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    65
    If you're looking for a great kart game, stick with "Mario Kart." If you really have the urge to play a kart game featuring Namco characters, then by all means, pick up Pac-Man World Rally.
  5. Nintendo Gamer
    61
    When cutting and pasting "Mario Kart" into a Pac-Man template, someone forgot to include the folder marked "Incredible Fun." Does anyone really like Pac-Man a a person? [Nov 2006, p.58]
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  6. GamerFeed
    60
    Moderately enjoyable, mainly because the character selection is so diverse. When's the last time you saw Pooka from "Dig-Dug" show the Prince of All Cosmos who's boss?
  7. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    58
    Though it's a solid entry to the staid genre, World Rally is a bit too kid friendly to recommend to anyone who reads past a fifth grade level. [Sept. 2006, p.99]
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  8. Nintendo Power
    55
    But for the most part, it's a coookie-cutter kart game, and after 25-plus years of entertaining us, Pac-Man deserves more. [Oct. 2006, p.92]
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  9. Games Radar
    50
    You do, however, get four-player split-screen, as opposed to the PS2's two-player mode. Whatever platform you choose, Pac-Man isn't a stellar example of the genre, but it's not a shameless money-grab either.
  10. GameSpot
    50
    Pac-Man World Rally is a paint-by-numbers kart racer with almost zero in the way of unique qualities or challenges.
  11. 1UP
    50
    If you have a younger sibling or a rugrat of your own, sure, it may well be worth dropping 30 bucks on this thing to express your affection or shut them up or whatever you need to do. You probably just won't want it for yourself.

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best GameCube Game of 2006
20
#20 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2006
15
#15 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2006

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 30, 2016
    8
    Pac Man World Rally is flawed but still fun. This game is better than the PSP, PS2, and PC versions cause they are okay and this one is veryPac Man World Rally is flawed but still fun. This game is better than the PSP, PS2, and PC versions cause they are okay and this one is very great but flawed.… Full Review »
  2. JPK
    Jun 7, 2019
    7
    It’s No Mario Kart, But Still Fun
    Pac-Man World Rally is definitely not as good as Mario Kart, But Pac-Man does the job pretty well.
  3. Super_Oshawott
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    I love this game to bits and pieces. And honestly i dont know why this games official score is a 57.

    Its honestly on par with Mario Kart    I love this game to bits and pieces. And honestly i dont know why this games official score is a 57.

    Its honestly on par with Mario Kart Double Dash!! for being a great racing game to play at a get together. Honestly, the second best kart racer on the console.    … Full Review »
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