We have an obvious affinity for that classic yellow pie-chart icon of gaming, but Pac-Man is a series that’s struggled to really move beyond the confines of 2D maze running and pellet-chomping. Namco’s tried numerous times to modernise Pac-Man, with the most successful attempt probably being Pac–Man Championship Edition DX – which mostly stuck to the tried-and-tested formula. They’re trying the 3D adventure route again, with a brand new Pac-Man adventure.
Take a look.
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures is coming to PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360, with a side-scrolling version coming to 3DS,later this year Namco Bandai says. It’s also got tie-in kids TV show with the same name coming in June.
"The game revolves around the vibrant universe of Pac-World, where Pacworlders lived in peace until the mischievous Netherworld ghosts, led by their wicked leader Betrayus, escaped from their ghoulish domain to forcibly take control of Pac-World. Pac-World’s only hope lies in the last surviving yellow Pacworlder, our hero with a voracious appetite."
Err. yeah. This is not the first time Pac-Man’s gone 3D; Pac-Man World on the PlayStation and its subsequent sequels were actually pretty tight platformers, but honestly, I feel Pac-Man works best in 2D. I do, however, love the character design and the nice, clean lines – but the world itself looks…barren.
Last Updated: May 15, 2013
DrKiller
May 15, 2013 at 12:10
Does that mean Lazygamer will get a new Logo now? We need to stay with the times, move to 3D Pacman 🙂
Admiral Chief Combat Engineer
May 15, 2013 at 12:10
I already put in my vote for multiple best headers this week for Sir Geoff Tim!!!
FoxOneZA - X-Therminator
May 15, 2013 at 12:14
Kids will just freak out at the sight of new Pac Man o.0
Trevor Davies
May 15, 2013 at 12:18
Rick-rolling us with fake footage?
Admiral Chief Combat Engineer
May 15, 2013 at 12:42
This really looks terrible 🙁
TechniKyle
May 15, 2013 at 12:53
Pac-man and Kirby are the video game mascots for obesity and excessive eating.