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PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Platform, Arcade

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    Pros

    • Faithful and polished remake
    • Improved controls and boss fights
    • Nostalgic and charming
    • Colorful visuals and music
    • Accessible platforming gameplay

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some mechanics feel clunky (butt bounce)
    • Lack of voice acting
    • Minor camera and depth perception issues
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players control precise platforming actions and decisions freely, though within a fixed level structure."

      Capsule for Electronic Super Joy: Groove City Electronic Super Joy: Groove City

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    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers skill-based platforming and boss fights that provide satisfying challenges and a sense of mastery, though not overly difficult."

      Capsule for Sheepy: A Short Adventure Sheepy: A Short Adventure

      "The game offers skill-based platforming challenges and boss fights that require mastery, though overall it is considered easier than the original."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on individual progression and personal skill rather than competing against others; no mention of leaderboards or ranked modes."

      Capsule for Finding Frankie Finding Frankie

      "Focus is on personal progression and completion rather than competing against others; no mention of leaderboards or ranked modes."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report engaging gameplay with some replay for achievements and exploration, but game is relatively short."

      Capsule for Super Trench Attack! Super Trench Attack!

      "Players report engaging in multiple play sessions and replaying for 100% completion and achievements, though the game is relatively short."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for Baby Steps Baby Steps

      "The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Some minor new mechanics and level design variations, but largely follows established gameplay patterns."

      Capsule for 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition) 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas (Platinum Edition)

      "Some new mechanics and level tweaks exist, but gameplay largely follows predefined level designs and sequences."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and cooperative elements are absent."

      Capsule for LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and cooperative competition is absent."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use game for stress relief, nostalgia, and immersive challenge, escaping real life through gameplay."

      Capsule for Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania

      "Players use the game for nostalgia, stress relief, and immersive platforming fun, escaping real life through engaging gameplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire, nostalgia, and intrinsic interest rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for EverQuest EverQuest

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire, nostalgia, and intrinsic interest rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players try new mechanics as they unlock abilities and explore new areas, though gameplay is relatively straightforward."

      Capsule for Smushi Come Home Smushi Come Home

      "Players explore new mechanics like flutter jump and boss fight changes, though much gameplay is familiar and routine."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore diverse themed areas and unlock new levels, with secrets and hidden content to discover."

      Capsule for WHAT THE GOLF? WHAT THE GOLF?

      "Players explore varied themed levels and hidden collectibles, with some new content added to original layouts."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -2

      "Limited character customization; some cosmetic options but mostly standardized presentation."

      Capsule for Smithworks Smithworks

      "Limited character customization; some cosmetic changes exist but mostly standard character and environment presentation."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "The game features a space sci-fi setting with imaginative factions, characters, and scenarios beyond realistic experiences."

      Capsule for The Outer Worlds 2 The Outer Worlds 2

      "The game features imaginative settings, characters, and scenarios consistent with the Pac-Man universe and platformer fantasy."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "The experience is primarily solo with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

      Capsule for Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time

      "The experience is primarily solo with minimal social interaction or community involvement described."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players improve platforming skills and learn boss patterns; achievements encourage mastery."

      Capsule for DuckTales: Remastered DuckTales: Remastered

      "Players develop platforming skills and learn boss patterns; some achievements encourage mastery and improvement."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "The game is a sedentary video game experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for Dead Estate Dead Estate

      "The game is a sedentary video game experience with no physical activity or health-related engagement."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during boss fights; not suitable for idle play."

      Capsule for Last Command Last Command

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during platforming and boss fights; not suited for idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; gameplay is individual and solitary."

      Capsule for Warpips Warpips

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; gameplay is individual and solitary."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is single-player without guiding others."

      Capsule for Castle Of Alchemists Castle Of Alchemists

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is single-player without guiding others."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players collect items, unlock weapons, and progress through story and levels."

      Capsule for Eternal Evil Eternal Evil

      "Players collect items, unlock doors, and achieve 100% completion; progression through levels and boss fights is central."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Generally described as a relaxing, nostalgic platformer with manageable challenge."

      Capsule for On A Roll 3D On A Roll 3D

      "Generally a light and breezy platformer with some challenge; some players find it relaxing and nostalgic."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Colorful visuals and catchy music provide sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

      Capsule for The Spiral Scouts The Spiral Scouts

      "Bright colorful visuals, catchy music, and satisfying platforming provide sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not socially evaluated."

      Capsule for Batman™: Arkham Knight Batman™: Arkham Knight

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not socially evaluated."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Includes a narrative with cutscenes and character dialogue, but story is secondary to gameplay and somewhat basic."

      Capsule for Contra: Operation Galuga Contra: Operation Galuga

      "Includes narrative elements and cutscenes, though story is simple and child-friendly; some players note changes from original."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Combat and boss fights require some planning and timing, but overall gameplay is straightforward."

      Capsule for No More Heroes No More Heroes

      "Boss fights and some platforming require timing and planning, but overall gameplay is straightforward and accessible."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some tense moments in boss fights and tower challenges, but overall experience is more lighthearted than suspenseful."

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      "Some suspense in boss battles and platforming challenges, but overall experience is lighthearted and not highly tense."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      1

      "Players generally feel the game is worth its price given quality and enjoyment, though some note short length."

      Capsule for Pepper Grinder Pepper Grinder

      "Players feel the game offers reasonable value especially on sale; some note short length but good quality remake."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -3

      "Combat is cartoonish and lighthearted, focused on defeating ghost enemies rather than destructive violence."

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      "Combat is cartoonish and non-violent, focused on eating ghosts and platforming rather than destruction."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      1

      "Players avoid damage and manage health pickups; some challenge in boss fights but no complex survival mechanics."

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      "Players avoid failure in platforming and boss fights; some challenge in avoiding damage but no harsh survival mechanics."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026