pac-man didn't handle the divorce so well
While I do love me a good Pac-Man game there are usually some rules to be followed for a good Pac-Man game. The major one is that the game should feel fair at all times. This is something the good Pac-Man games do well at.
Pac-Mania however, while still pretty fun in bursts, has a lot of rather cheap mean-spirited moments that just halt the fun after a while. Having a scrolling screen that doesnt clue you in on all the ghost locations at the same time is one thing but then to have a jump mechanic for both Pac-Man and the ghosts is another. Ive had many a game over hit me with a Ghost jumping out from off-screen at me. It just feels more unfair and gimmicky than regular pac-man, thats all.
Pac-Mania however, while still pretty fun in bursts, has a lot of rather cheap mean-spirited moments that just halt the fun after a while. Having a scrolling screen that doesnt clue you in on all the ghost locations at the same time is one thing but then to have a jump mechanic for both Pac-Man and the ghosts is another. Ive had many a game over hit me with a Ghost jumping out from off-screen at me. It just feels more unfair and gimmicky than regular pac-man, thats all.
I remember playing this game on a collection on my cousins' original Xbox and beating it in one go. I liked the minor changes it made to the Pac-Man formula, it was a fun time.
Played through Pac-Man Collection.
This game rules
pac man cute-ified. jumping seems like it'd make the game easier but it can fuck you over just as often as it helps
Amazing, but if you ask me it's not the best arcade entry. The jump adds a surprising amount of depth to the gameplay. Ya got more ghosts this time and some even jump! Gets a bit hectic sometimes though.
Probably my favorite arcade Pac-Man game. Played a ton of this on Pac-Man World 2 in the arcade
would have ranked this 5/5 but then the game declares that I'm a maniac by finishing, what the heck?!
Unlocking this was one of my favorite parts of World 2
It's sorta just Pac-Man but worse