PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2

Critic reviews

• NNintendoLife

  Ron DelVillano · Nov 27, 2014

  4.0

  Ghostly Adventures 2 is a video game that is based on a TV show, but when you trace it back one step further, that TV show is based on a completely different video game. Rather than being treated as a game character and focusing on making his games good, Pac-Man is instead treated as an opportunity for merchandise, completely shifting the focus to making the character himself appear "cool" rather than producing good games.

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• PSPush Square

  Simon Fitzgerald · Nov 06, 2014

  6.0

  Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 is a simple game, but it’s a fine experience if you’re a fan of the franchise. Bright, colourful visuals and simplistic action make it a great option for younger children, while veterans will appreciate the subtle nods to the series’ spectacular legacy. A fiddly jump mechanic and some irritating voice acting let the title down, but if you liked this release’s enjoyable predecessor, then you may want to consider gobbling its sequel up.

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• GRGame Revolution

  Kevin Schaller · Oct 31, 2014

  7.0

  And on the 3DS, it’s actually a better experience due to the short length of the levels, so it’s a great “pick up and go” game for the little ones while keeping the high level of visual quality and smooth animation. I hope Pac hasn’t forgotten about his little one, all conceived out of wedlock like it was.

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• NNintendoLife

  Conor McMahon · Oct 25, 2014

  6.0

  While there's still a solid platformer in here, it's a bare-bones attempt which underwhelms for the sole reason that it could have been so much more. Younger fans are likely to enjoy having more of the same, but anyone who found themselves charmed by the original may want to hold off on this one until you're sure those nostalgia goggles aren't making the decision. It can be fun, but it ends up feeling like an expensive level Pac. ....We mean pack!

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• PLPS Lifestyle

  Dan Oravasaari · Oct 16, 2014

  9.0

  Overall, PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2 is a simple experience that is designed for younger gamers, and more specifically fans of the TV show. Anyone who is looking for a throwback to older platforming titles will find a bit of it here, but will quickly realize just how low the bar was set on developing something that could have been more than a decent kids game.

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• HGHardcore Gamer

  Steve Hannley · Oct 14, 2014

  6.0

  Now that the nostalgia Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures conjured has warn off, Ghostly Adventures 2 is a comedown. ...The sheer fact that we don’t see enough colorful 3D platformers these days renders it worthy of attention. It may not be refined enough for adult gamers to enjoy, but it’s a fine choice for a generation of gamers that are tragically growing up without games of this type.

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