Pac 'n Roll

 DS
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Aug 23, 2005
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  • Summary: In Pac'N Roll, the inhabitants of Pac-World have been turned into spheres by the evil monster Golvis’ Ghost Light. Pac-Man must roll his way through Ghost-Land, collecting pellets and confronting Ghosts to save his family and restore peace to Pac-Land. Introducing an innovative new controlIn Pac'N Roll, the inhabitants of Pac-World have been turned into spheres by the evil monster Golvis’ Ghost Light. Pac-Man must roll his way through Ghost-Land, collecting pellets and confronting Ghosts to save his family and restore peace to Pac-Land. Introducing an innovative new control scheme, Pac'N Roll lets players control Pac-Man with the Nintendo DS stylus. Players can roll and dash around the environment as well as execute maneuvers such as hairpin turns, immediate stops and precision rolling with effortless strokes of the stylus. In his quest to save Pac-Land, Pac-Man will venture through stages such as Castle Pac, Gyro-Jungle and the Ghost House, while facing perilous hazards like moving floors, dash panels, jump zones and wind zones. Along the way, Pac-Man will find power-ups like the Winged Chocolate, allowing him to fly through the worlds and jump over Ghosts, or the "Knight Chocolate," providing him with armor which grants him the power to crash through walls and withstand more damage. Pac’N Roll also includes the original Pac-Man arcade game, allowing up to two players to munch on pellets and claim the highest score. [Namco]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Nintendophiles
    91
    This is one of the most addictive games I've played in recent years.
  2. eToychest
    82
    If Pac N’ Roll had been on any other system, it would still have been a fun game, but the way it plays out on the DS is just magic.
  3. N-Insanity
    78
    It doesn’t quite measure up to current DS standards in the presentation area, but other than that, it provides a very fun, laid back gaming experience.
  4. GameSpot
    71
    The game is part puzzler, part platformer and it offers a decent implementation of the stylus and touch screen for control. Unfortunately, the novelty of the interface can wear thin, despite some different wrinkles in gameplay that you encounter over the course of the game.
  5. Yahoo!
    70
    Even with a thin (even irritating) story and relatively short play time, Pac N Roll is fun in small doses.
  6. Worth Playing
    69
    The game's very playable, but it's just not very much fun. More imaginative level concepts and a better implementation of the rolling game mechanic could've resulted in a brilliant title.
  7. G4 TV
    40
    Yet another DS title that feels like it should have been part of a larger overall game, rather than the entire focus of the product.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. FNaF
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    This game was so mind blowing that this game introduces Pac-Man's 25 anniversary on the Nintendo DS, using a slider is a great control for Pac-Man
  2. PacMax
    Nov 3, 2018
    8
    A smooth, challenging and consistent Pac-Man game with great visuals and soundtrack.
  4. PaulB.
    Aug 25, 2005
    7
    An odd little game-- it's got some solid traditional Pac-Man elements, but I get the feeling the touch-screen trackball simulation is An odd little game-- it's got some solid traditional Pac-Man elements, but I get the feeling the touch-screen trackball simulation is more a tech test (and possibly an attempt to develop a workable control method for a DS Katamari Damacy) than a fully developed game. And I agree with the review that mentioned how problematic the burst move is-- it's damn difficult to execute, and often leaves you drifting off the edge of a ramp and into the depths. But there's still fun to be had here, just not as much as in Pac-Man's recent outings for the big consoles.… Expand
  5. JPK
    Jun 7, 2019
    7
    It’s Decent Fun
    Pac-N-Roll is a decent and small addition to the lineup of Pac-Man games.

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Awards & Rankings

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#27 Best DS Game of 2005
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#47 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005