Pac-Man World 3

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  • Summary: The classic gaming character Pac-Man is back for the third iteration of the Pac-Man World series. The game features the classic Pac-Man powers and adds a few new abilities--such as superstomp and electric shock--to assist the yellow-ball-like hero against his ghost foes. You will also beThe classic gaming character Pac-Man is back for the third iteration of the Pac-Man World series. The game features the classic Pac-Man powers and adds a few new abilities--such as superstomp and electric shock--to assist the yellow-ball-like hero against his ghost foes. You will also be able to take control of two different ghost characters. The game takes place in both 2D and 3D and includes the original Pac-Man arcade game. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. BonusStage
    83
    A fantastic action-platformer that, despite a few technical hitches and minor camera problems, delivers well over 10 hours of 3D Pac-Man goodness.
  2. N-Insanity
    72
    You may think I'm full of BS, but Pac-Man World 3 will last you anywhere from 8-12 hours.
  3. Armchair Empire
    70
    The humor is often funny and always clean, which is a real accomplishment.
  4. Cheat Code Central
    66
    Lack of replay value relegates this game to a rental.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    65
    It's just not as fun as the previous games in the series. Too much of the formula has changed, and almost none of it for the better.
  6. Game Informer
    63
    The dialogue is actually charming and sometimes clever, but the loose controls found in the main game also plauge the arcade port to a degree, which to me, is the biggest bummer of this outing. [Jan 2006, p.138]
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  7. GameCritics
    25
    It's sad when a gaming icon known for eschewing cliches gets mired in so many of them that he becomes part of the me-tooism he originally tried to combat.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 30, 2016
    10
    Not as memorable or nostalgic as pac man world 2 but the game is still entertaining and very fun. But it is not as good as Pac Man World 2 butNot as memorable or nostalgic as pac man world 2 but the game is still entertaining and very fun. But it is not as good as Pac Man World 2 but still amazing.… Expand
  2. skeletonking123
    Sep 10, 2011
    8
    Pacman may be under the radar as of nowadays, but the 2nd and 3rd PacMan World games are some of my favorite games from namco, with fantasticPacman may be under the radar as of nowadays, but the 2nd and 3rd PacMan World games are some of my favorite games from namco, with fantastic graphics, good plot, and pretty good comedy and gameplay… Expand
  4. FNaF
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    Here is another Pac-Man 25 anniversary game on the DS, but first on the GCN
  5. Ness64
    Jan 8, 2013
    8
    A rather enjoyable platformer. Pac-Man World 3 puts Pac-Man in a lot of interesting and fun situations and the only gripe that I have withA rather enjoyable platformer. Pac-Man World 3 puts Pac-Man in a lot of interesting and fun situations and the only gripe that I have with the game is that the individual levels can drag on and are difficult to 100% because of their length. Other than that however, I think that the graphic design really helps the game with its large and lush environments.… Expand
  6. Sipilongo
    May 5, 2018
    8
    A diferencia de sus entregas pasadas este juego implementa más mecanicas como hacer walljump, nuevos items, actuación de voz, entre másA diferencia de sus entregas pasadas este juego implementa más mecanicas como hacer walljump, nuevos items, actuación de voz, entre más contenido. El diseño de niveles esta simple pero entretenido, con varios colectatones de por medio. Sin embargo le critico mucho que no tenga muchos mundos que digamos, llega a repetir los mucho los escenarios, aunque cada uno con algo más dificultoso y entretenido, pero hubiera sido mejor si hubieran creado todo eso en nuevos mundos y no en los mismos. Otra cosa negativa es que al pasar cada nivel puede llegar a ser tardado y molesto en ocasiones ya que se puede sentir a veces que el nivel es muy largo, pero eso es desde el principio del juego y es algo grave considerando que es un juego de plataformeo haciendolo menos rejugable. La batalla contra los jefes pues son solo dos y con el mismo personaje, lo cual fue algo aburrido y decepcionante, pero la 2da vez que lo enfrentas al menos le doy puntos por el hecho de que no habia visto un tipo de batalla contra en un jefe en un juego de plataformeo común y llega ser desafiante y muy entretenido y dandonos una escena final muy memorable. Las escenas del juego y voces llegan a ser disfrutables por las interacciones de los personajes dandoles un carisma y estilo unico, en ese aspecto del juego si me atrevo a decir que fue algo infravalorado ya que logro muy bien esos aspectos y sobre todo con Pacman, eso si, me hubiera gustado más que el personaje tuviera más expresiones faciales ya que se le noto algo debil en eso. A pesar de todo ello el juego logra más puntos positivos que negativos y se noto el esfuerzo que hizo namco por introducir a su mascota en el mundo 3D, no les salio del todo bien, pero se llevan la palmadita en la espalda por el buen intento.… Expand
  7. PeterAlexander
    Jan 6, 2016
    7
    Whilst Pac-Man World 3 is mostly enjoyable, it is a large drop in quality from its predecessor. The weakened gameplay and control scheme, asWhilst Pac-Man World 3 is mostly enjoyable, it is a large drop in quality from its predecessor. The weakened gameplay and control scheme, as well as the overwhelmingly less vibrant settings hurt the game overall.… Expand
  8. GamerNick
    Dec 16, 2013
    3
    This game can be defined in two words. Not fun. Simple as that. I previously played Pac-man World 2 and had a blast. I thought this one wouldThis game can be defined in two words. Not fun. Simple as that. I previously played Pac-man World 2 and had a blast. I thought this one would be just as good. I thought wrong.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

53
#53 Best GameCube Game of 2005
27
#27 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
18
#18 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005