Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus

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  • Summary: A new sequel in the highly acclaimed PAC-MAN Championship Edition series finally comes to next-generation consoles and PC! Taking highlights from the past, PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 takes the best aspects from Championship Edition and Championship Edition DX and evolves the game for theA new sequel in the highly acclaimed PAC-MAN Championship Edition series finally comes to next-generation consoles and PC! Taking highlights from the past, PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 takes the best aspects from Championship Edition and Championship Edition DX and evolves the game for the future! Featuring eye-popping 3D graphics and funky visuals, the latest version of the classic game takes chomping and chasing through mazes to a whole new level! Get on the train, a new PAC experience is coming!… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Nintendojo
    Mar 28, 2018
    91
    PMCE2+ is an excellent addition to the Switch eShop, not to mention a spectacular evolution of the Pac-Man franchise. A lot of games have legacies, as Nintendo fans know very well, but some of the older titles that pioneered the industry are either stuck in re-releases or not as engaging to today’s players. If PMCE2+ is proof of anything, it’s that with a little ingenuity, the core mechanics of these classics can easily appeal to a contemporary audience.
  2. Twinfinite
    Mar 3, 2018
    90
    The 2-player mode is substantial enough that it feels like its own game. If you’ve already played the original to death on another console, I’d still recommend grabbing the Switch version.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 22, 2018
    85
    ​Thanks to the essential structure and the great rhythm, Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus is still a good solution for those who want to get away from reality and jump into a fast and frantic experience.
  4. Eurogamer Italy
    Feb 22, 2018
    80
    Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus is an enhanced porting of the game released in 2016 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Game modes and gameplay are the same but this Switch version adds a brand new local two players co-op that bring some new cool mechanics and increases the fun. And it can be played with a single Joy-Con too. You can also play in tandem with the CPU if you do not have friends to team up, but it is not the same thing. After more than 35 years, Pac-Man is still here to entertain everyone.
  5. Vandal
    Feb 26, 2018
    80
    Pac-Man arrives on Switch with an excellent game, incredibly enjoyable with two players, as well as the timeless fun you get from the original formula.
  6. Nintenderos
    Mar 5, 2018
    75
    This is the game that has adapted the formula from the original video game to present times. Clearly, it's a limited formula; for many it can already be worn out or obsolete. However, it has nice-looking visual effects, one or two more speeds so that mastering the skills and reaching better scores is slightly more attractive than ever.
  7. Digitally Downloaded
    Feb 22, 2018
    60
    Proof that bigger isn’t always better. The additional gameplay mechanics only get in the way of how fun the original was, and makes the screen a busy mess at times. The saving grace is that the Switch version of the game is perfect for short play sessions, which makes it a decent purchase for those that want Pac-Man on the go.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. inkling_girl
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    I just got this game on the Switch and I completed the tutorial first because I've never played this version of Pac-Man before. I then playedI just got this game on the Switch and I completed the tutorial first because I've never played this version of Pac-Man before. I then played both Time Attack and Adventure modes and I had so much fun! I haven't played the multiplayer mode yet but I can't imagine how much fun that would be as well. Another user here is complaining about the framerate, I've played the game for more than 3 hours so far and I have not seen any framerate dips whatsoever or any performance issues. The game plays amazingly well and it looks great. There's a lot of content and the replayability is endless. I highly recommend it.… Expand
  2. mariajunqueira
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pac-Man is a very fun game with a great tradition. This version brings us interesting features, most of the defects that were noticed have been corrected, providing a better experience, it is perfect for those who are starting in video games, due to its quality. Basically the game consists of you eating all the tiles in the maze without being hit by the ghosts.… Expand
  4. sonicpulsar
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    10/10 The best version yet of Pac-man. Fast, furious action and music, Boss fights, 3D sequences and an awesome all new co-op mode for the10/10 The best version yet of Pac-man. Fast, furious action and music, Boss fights, 3D sequences and an awesome all new co-op mode for the Nintendo Switch!… Expand
  5. luigicap10
    Apr 9, 2018
    8
    Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus is exactly what you'd expect, fast and exhilarating gameplay. I recommend this game for anyone who enjoysPac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus is exactly what you'd expect, fast and exhilarating gameplay. I recommend this game for anyone who enjoys arcade games all about the score.… Expand
  6. JJTX
    Apr 27, 2019
    8
    Hectic, fast-paced, challenging, demanding, and a whole lot of fun -- Pac-Man: Championship Edition 2+ keeps the spirit of the series alive.Hectic, fast-paced, challenging, demanding, and a whole lot of fun -- Pac-Man: Championship Edition 2+ keeps the spirit of the series alive. It can be stressful at times, but hardly frustrating -- there's plenty of incentive to keep trying until you solve each of its myriad stages. It's a great fit for the Nintendo Switch, as the gameplay strongly lends itself to short, quick sessions -- ideal for playing on the go. The music and sound design are top-notch, too!… Expand
  7. ItsAllOgre5
    Feb 25, 2018
    6
    Frame rate issues IN PAC-MAN. The game ran perfectly fine on PS4, but the stutters here are inexcusable, seeing that more demanding games likeFrame rate issues IN PAC-MAN. The game ran perfectly fine on PS4, but the stutters here are inexcusable, seeing that more demanding games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe run perfectly. It's a shame, since portability could make this excellent title better, but there better be a patch soon.… Expand
  8. BabyJas1984
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Ok i been playing pac man since i was 5 years old and now am 34 when i saw pac man on PlayStation 4 i had get it because pac man was my firstOk i been playing pac man since i was 5 years old and now am 34 when i saw pac man on PlayStation 4 i had get it because pac man was my first gm i played on Atari when i was 5 years old so people if u have kids or grand kids pac man be gm you start them off with wont regret it… Expand

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