Pac-Man

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Play one of the all-time classic videogames with Pac-Man. Move through treacherous mazes and eat all the Pac-Dots to clear each stage while avoiding the sinister ghosts. Eat Power Pellets to become temporarily invincible. Turn the tables on the ghosts and chase them down.[Xbox Live Arcade] Play one of the all-time classic videogames with Pac-Man. Move through treacherous mazes and eat all the Pac-Dots to clear each stage while avoiding the sinister ghosts. Eat Power Pellets to become temporarily invincible. Turn the tables on the ghosts and chase them down. Eat all four ghosts to ear the most bonus points. Are you skilled enough to stay alive through all the stages? This classic video game was released in 1980, and became a phenomenon around the world. The Guinness Book of World Records acknowledged Pac-Man as the "Most Successful Coin-Operated Game in History" in 2005. Now you won't need a pocketful of quarters to play this classic arcade title. [Namco Bandai]… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Eurogamer
    80
    In the end, the chance to claim Pac-Man bragging rights among your friends list may be enough to make it worth buying, and the chance to play one of the all-time greatest games again arguably makes it a compulsory purchase regardless of how many times you've played it before.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    80
    An excellent remake of the classic arcade game.
  3. Planet Xbox 360
    70
    Pac-man was always going to be an essential inclusion in Xbox Live’s collection of Arcade classics. It’s certainly worthy of a place there, it’s just a shame some updated graphics, modes and extras could not have been included to make it stand out from all the other Pac-man’s available to play.
  4. Gaming Target
    65
    If you've already got a version of Pac-Man on any of the dozens of collections its already appeared in you probably don't need this one. But if not, and you've got five bucks to spare, you really can't go wrong with Pac-Man.
  5. X-ONE Magazine UK
    60
    What just about saves the day for the yellow cancerous blob, though, is the one modern addition it does have - Achievements. [Issue 9, p.106]
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  6. Xbox Evolved
    57
    You can’t really make this 2D arcade classic much better than it already is, and it is a great title, but it shows it’s age, and the fact that it is re-released more than any Star Wars film doesn’t help.
  7. GameShark
    33
    There are no added features to speak of. There’s no online multiplayer or split screen – there’s not even a 2 player hot seat game, which is a pretty big omission.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 6 out of 10
  1. JerryLees
    May 27, 2008
    9
    This game is a classic. It's just the way it is supposed to be. The controls aren't what they are on a arcade--- because the 360This game is a classic. It's just the way it is supposed to be. The controls aren't what they are on a arcade--- because the 360 isn't an arcade machine, but none the less it's a great playing game and awesome exactly as it is. Yes, the controls seem sluggish, partly becasue the original controller was a 4 way digital stick... not an analog joystick.

    As for updated graphics... I hate those games that have the "evolved" levels... leave the classics the way they were and don't mess with them.    … Expand
  2. Daniel_N
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    I’ve on'y ever played the Xbox 360 version of this Pac-Man, and it’s pretty nice. It’s challenging, and imaginative at that.
  4. SonicFan20
    Sep 15, 2022
    8
    What Can You Say. Its Pac-Man, But With Achievements And HD Graphics, And On Xbox Series X And S Its 4K 60FPS. In Pac-Man You Go Through ManyWhat Can You Say. Its Pac-Man, But With Achievements And HD Graphics, And On Xbox Series X And S Its 4K 60FPS. In Pac-Man You Go Through Many Stages Trying To Eat All The Dots On Screen While Dodging Ghosts Name Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde.If You Collect The BIG Dot You Can Eat Ghosts For A Limited Time. Overall Pac-Man Gets A 8/10… Expand
  5. Andyman
    Aug 9, 2006
    4
    Pac-Man brings absolutely nothing new to the table. Where are the online modes? Why not add a maze designer (and make it so we can share Pac-Man brings absolutely nothing new to the table. Where are the online modes? Why not add a maze designer (and make it so we can share mazes!) I don't care if it is only 400 points (5 dollars), it's not worth it! I don't see myself buying any of Namco's future Live Arcade offerings if they're as weak-sauce as these. Like Galaga, Pac-Man gets a 4 out of respect for the arcade glory days.… Expand
  6. BobbyperuV.
    Aug 17, 2006
    4
    Like most retro games, the memory is better than the actual game was. In addition to the now-boring play, the handling and turning feels Like most retro games, the memory is better than the actual game was. In addition to the now-boring play, the handling and turning feels sluggish. People played this for years?… Expand
  7. MatC.
    Aug 24, 2006
    2
    It looks right. But with just ONE control, how can you screw that up? The arcade game was not sluggish like this. It looks accurate, and if It looks right. But with just ONE control, how can you screw that up? The arcade game was not sluggish like this. It looks accurate, and if you were able to play more easily, it would play accurately. But again, how do you not get the controller right? There aren't even buttons on this game!… Expand
  8. barryL.
    Mar 6, 2008
    0
    pac-man? more like pac-stupid, this game isnt fun at all. first of all you're some sort of yellow circle thing with a giant mouth and onepac-man? more like pac-stupid, this game isnt fun at all. first of all you're some sort of yellow circle thing with a giant mouth and one eye, and you go around eating these pellets or some shit..but there are these ghosts that want to kill you, which you can only kill if you grab a "power pellet" omfg, i can't even shoot them. this game sucks. get CoD 4 instead.… Expand

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#75 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#64 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006