Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2, also known in Japan as Pac-World 2 (Japanese: パックワールド2, Hepburn: Pakkuwārudo Tsū),[1] is a 2014 video game for the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, released on October 14, 2014. It is the sequel to Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures.

Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2
Developer(s)Monkey Bar Games
Publisher(s)Bandai Namco Games
Producer(s)Rodney W. Harper
Bryan West
Designer(s)Dave Ellis
Writer(s)Dave Ellis
Composer(s)Mark Reis
SeriesPac-Man
EngineVicious Engine 2
Platform(s)Nintendo 3DS
PlayStation 3
Wii U
Xbox 360
ReleaseOctober 14, 2014
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

The game was first announced on March 1, 2014.[2] Just like the original game, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 uses the same features as its predecessor. Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 features new story lines, characters and worlds.

Reception

Just like its predecessor, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 received mixed reviews upon release.

Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 3 out of 5, saying "While the first title burst onto the scene brimming with creativity not usually seen in a television cartoon adaption, the sequel is content to emulate everything that title did without adding anything notable of its own."[3]

News10 gave the game a 1.5 out of 4, saying "Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 is in a weird place for a kids' video game. Younger and more novice gamers might find the game too difficult to play at times, and it may turn them off from it. Those at the older end of the kids' game scene might instead find the game too simple at times and justifiably frustrating to control. Kids who really enjoy the television program will no doubt want (and probably enjoy) this game based on its subject matter alone. Those who aren't in love with modern Pac-Man might want to let this game give up the ghost."

The Guardian gave the game a negative review, saying "In some ways, the game’s simple ambitions would not have been a problem if the recipe had been respectfully crafted. But to a modern audience spolied for choice when it comes to excellent family games, it is something of a travesty."

References
  1. "Japanese official site". Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  2. Farokhmanesh, Megan (April 22, 2014). "Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 heading to consoles, 3DS". Polygon.
  3. Hannley, Steve (October 14, 2014). "Review: Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2". Hardcore Gamer. Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
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