Pac-Man World 3

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7.9

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  • Summary: In a mad search for power, evil genius Erwin creates a machine that can penetrate into the world of the Ghosts...the Spectral Realm! But now the Spectral Realm is collapsing into the real world, and this will bring about a massive catastrophe that will plunge the world into a state ofIn a mad search for power, evil genius Erwin creates a machine that can penetrate into the world of the Ghosts...the Spectral Realm! But now the Spectral Realm is collapsing into the real world, and this will bring about a massive catastrophe that will plunge the world into a state of devistation for years to come. After mysteriously having been transported out of Pac-Village and into this strange and different land, it is up to Pac-Man to uncover Erwin’s plot and save the world. Along the way, Pac-Man will meet a host of unexpected "old friends," and in order to defeat the ultimate enemy, he might just have to turn his old foes into allies! While combining contemporary platform game mechanics with traditional Pac-Man play principles, Pac-Man World 3 features Pac-Man staples including Power Pellets, Pac-Dots, Pac-Chains and fruit while adding new elements such as a Pactrometer, power-up smoothies and several new special moves. Players will even get to play as Pinky and Clyde, who each have distinctive special abilities. [Namco]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Game Chronicles
    82
    Superior graphics are almost enough to balance out the twitchy controls, but the entertaining multiplayer seals the deal for the PSP.
  2. VGPub
    78
    The PSP doesn’t have a whole heck of a lot of good platformers. PMW3 won’t go down as one of the best of all-time, but I will give it props for being one of the few that nails down the storytelling that makes it that much fun to play through.
  3. eToychest
    70
    Pac-Man World 3 is average on just about all fronts. Most players will probably overlook this title during the Christmas rush, but sadly, no one will lament the fact.
  4. IGN
    69
    The sad part is that once I started to squeeze some fun out what was happening, I'd find myself wrestling with a clumsy camera that makes most of the jumping in the game harder than it needs to be.
  5. PSM2 Magazine UK
    61
    It's got about as much impact of a mallet made of feathers. [Aug 2006, p.84]
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  6. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    60
    Mildly entertaining for a while, but it's very hard to recommend Pac-Man World 3 as a platformer when the excellent "Daxter" is waiting on a shelf near you. [July 2006, p.91]
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  7. PSM Magazine
    30
    A quick ‘n’ dirty port of the recent PS2 game (the title screen’s logo is amusingly stretched from 4:3 to16:9), Pac-Man World 3 has almost nothing to offer. [Mar 2006, p.87]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Newbboi
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    Pac-Man world 3 while worse than Pac-Man world 2 offers at worst a mediocre experience however I find it to be a great platformer.
  2. Gamerboi12
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    I love Pac-Man world 3 I grew up with it and I enjoy playing it still even today! Soild game though start with world 2.
  4. Gamerboi123
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    I like Pac-Man world 3 on the psp it's Portible not like the ds version. Soild platformer on a solid consoles gives you a great experience!
  5. DeathBrushing
    Mar 4, 2021
    9
    This game is awesome, but the only thing is that it has some watering down and there aren't any save points, unlike the other versions.This game is awesome, but the only thing is that it has some watering down and there aren't any save points, unlike the other versions. Overall, it still retains the World 3 texture.… Expand
  6. Werten25
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    Wow! This is a fun game with addictive gameplay, funny humour and some pretty neat and unique touches such as the Maze Minigames. I absolutelyWow! This is a fun game with addictive gameplay, funny humour and some pretty neat and unique touches such as the Maze Minigames. I absolutely loved this game and it had so much to do.

    Unfortunately, it is not perfect. The camera is fairly mediocre and can lead to some cheap deaths, something I would complain about even more if the game wasn’t so generous with lives. There also seems to be a glitch where, sometimes, the music and sound will just randomly stop playing.

    This game was so close to a 10, and if it weren’t for those hiccups it would’ve gotten it. Overall though, this is a really fun game which I would definitely recommend to anybody who can get their hands on it.    … Expand
  7. Untitled94
    Jul 16, 2021
    7
    Pac-Man World 3 is a decent game and this is the best way to play it on the go. There are some issues here and there, but overall it's stillPac-Man World 3 is a decent game and this is the best way to play it on the go. There are some issues here and there, but overall it's still good on PSP.… Expand
  8. PeterAlexander
    May 29, 2018
    6
    Pac Man World 3 takes away everything that was fun from World 2. The innovative platforming, the vibrant worlds, and the array of cool enemiesPac Man World 3 takes away everything that was fun from World 2. The innovative platforming, the vibrant worlds, and the array of cool enemies are missing in this game.… Expand

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#59 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#44 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005