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Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus
Released On: Feb 22, 2018
80
7.3
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 34 Critic Reviews
80
82% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
15% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 34 Critic Reviews
80
82% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
15% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
PMCE2+ is an excellent addition to the Switch eShop, not to mention a spectacular evolution of the Pac-Man franchise. A lot of games have legacies, as Nintendo fans know very well, but some of the older titles that pioneered the industry are either stuck in re-releases or not as engaging to today’s players. If PMCE2+ is proof of anything, it’s that with a little ingenuity, the core mechanics of these classics can easily appeal to a contemporary audience.
Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus is everything that fans of the classic arcade game could want out of a legacy sequel, focusing on delivering a pure, high-speed realization of the concept that was introduced way back in 1980. Between the single player and multiplayer modes, there’s enough content here for hours of play, and it’s all endlessly replayable. We would give this game a strong recommendation to anyone that enjoys the easy to learn, difficult to master gameplay that you typically find in an arcade game; PCE2 has it in spades. For 20 bucks, this one is a no-brainer.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 40 User Ratings
7.3
70% Positive
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
8% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
23% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 40 User Ratings
7.3
70% Positive
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
8% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
23% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Nintendo Switch
O.K. folks, I think we've reached peack Pac-Man. This game is manic as hell and I love it.
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Nintendo Switch
Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus is essentially an expanded version of its predecessor and one which does a very competent job at bringing the Pac-Man experience back, with all its frantically addictive gameplay that made the very first game an immortal classic, now with a cooperative multiplayer experience. While some more additions would be appreciated, this edition is certainly very welcome to the Nintendo Switch catalog, where it will find its place among the fans.
Pac-Man arrives on Switch with an excellent game, incredibly enjoyable with two players, as well as the timeless fun you get from the original formula.
Championship Edition 2 Plus its the same game from 2016, but adding a new 2 player mode. It's an insane arcade that forgets the laws from the original Pac-Man, adding different objectives (like eating moving fruit) and a ton of options. But its core is so focused on getting hi-scores (and rankings), that the casual player probably won't enjoy it.
Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus is the Switch version of a sequel that is not as good as the original one. Nevertheless, the game is still fun and the new co-op mode is quite enjoyable.
Proof that bigger isn’t always better. The additional gameplay mechanics only get in the way of how fun the original was, and makes the screen a busy mess at times. The saving grace is that the Switch version of the game is perfect for short play sessions, which makes it a decent purchase for those that want Pac-Man on the go.
I just got this game on the Switch and I completed the tutorial first because I've never played this version of Pac-Man before. I then played both Time Attack and Adventure modes and I had so much fun! I haven't played the multiplayer mode yet but I can't imagine how much fun that would be as well. Another user here is complaining about the framerate, I've played the game for more than 3 hours so far and I have not seen any framerate dips whatsoever or any performance issues. The game plays amazingly well and it looks great. There's a lot of content and the replayability is endless. I highly recommend it.
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Nintendo Switch
Frame rate issues IN PAC-MAN. The game ran perfectly fine on PS4, but the stutters here are inexcusable, seeing that more demanding games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe run perfectly. It's a shame, since portability could make this excellent title better, but there better be a patch soon.
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Nintendo Switch
Terrible horrible game. Save your cash. Original game is a classic fun game. This is trash!
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Nintendo Switch
9/10 ps4
3/10 switch
Horrible horrible frame rate lag , terrible stutter, even worse joypad/con lag in both undocked mode, and unforgivibly..noticably worse in docked mode, in a game that 60fps is a precision requirement.
This is a seriously flawed port. such a shame as I have the ps4 version too which I bought the switch version off the strength of that one.
Casuals will probably disagree and wonder why i gave it a low score, but high score arcade junkies and hardcore gamers will understand why this stinking mess means its impossible to attempt any serious score in this port.
The gameplay mechanics is is the only redeeming factor that gives it a 3 score for anyone wanting to play the best Pac man since championship deluxe (a masterpiece).
Stating 'but it's on switch so it's on the go' is not an excuse.
If your the next budding Billy Mitchell, go get the ps4 version.
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Nintendo Switch
I love pacman championship 1. and buy this with good expection. and now I hate this 2nd version. always chased to time limit. and dismatched 3D effect when stage ending. it's hard to enjoy joyfully.
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Nintendo Switch
Summary A new sequel in the highly acclaimed PAC-MAN Championship Edition series finally comes to next-generation consoles and PC! Taking highlights from the past, PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 takes the best aspects from Championship Edition and Championship Edition DX and evolves the game for the future! Featuring eye-popping 3D graphics and ...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Feb 22, 2018
Developer:
- Bandai Namco Games
Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
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