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GameSpot: Pac-Man World 2
gamespot.com
[7.9] Reviewed by: Miguel Lopez. "a great platform game overall, anybody who's into a lighthearted game would do well to check out." [GameCube]
TotalVideoGames.com
totalvideogames.com
Review by Chris Leyton [9/10]. "Pikmin 2 not only improves upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, but wraps strategy, action and puzzle elements into one highly addictive and enjoyable experience that it seems only Nintendo are capable of." Include screen shots.
Njam
njam.sourceforge.net
Single and multiplayer (cooperative or duel) modes. Map editor, source code available, GPL. [Windows, Linux, MacOS X, OpenBSD, BeOS]
Lunabean
lunabean.com
Contains reviews and message boards.
GameSpy: Pac-Man World 2
archive.gamespy.com
[Score 68%] Reviewed by: Steve Steinberg. "Wakka-wakka-walk-away from this subpar platformer." [XBox]
G4techTV
g4techtv.com
Reviewed by Shane Satterfield [4/5]. "It's deeper, less frustrating, and ultimately, more fun." Includes screen shots.
Pikmin
nintendo.com
Official site. Contains game overview and information.
Pacman4K
membres.lycos.fr
A fully functioning clone of Pacman in a 4K executable. Source code available, written in Assembly. [DOS]
Interview with Toru Iwata
geocities.com
Interview with the original game designer that started the Pac-Man franchise.
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Reviewed by Mike Laidlaw, [3.5/5]. "Looks great, plays well and implements a progression system rarely seen outside of racing titles."
Pac-Man Page
rollanet.org
A directory of Pac-Man and Ms Pac-Man games. [DOS]
Pacman Fanaticos
pacman.juegofanatico.cl
Directory of 39 downloadable Pacman games. Zip file downloads. [Windows]
Kpacman
kpacman.sourceforge.net
Clone of the original arcade muncher. Requires KDE and Qt libraries. [Linux]
Chomp
dragonshadow.com
Clone of Pac-man for the NUON. Offers high score submission, download of the latest version, and source code.
FunBoy
awem.com
Remake of the classic game, simple mazes, bright colors, 50 levels. [Windows]
Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Instructions to unlock three special planes and a secret level.
PacQuest 3D
terragame.com
A 3D fisheye view. Navigate the various fairytale-like landscapes consuming pills while evading monsters. [Windows]
Exodus
rocklyte.com
Control a 'magical' star, based on the Commodore 16 game 'Exorcist'. Source code available. [Linux, Windows]
GameSpy DS
gba.gamespy.com
Review, by Phil Theobald: "Pac-Pix is fun to toss in for a few minutes at a time, but its allure wears off during extended play periods." [Score: 3 out of 5]
Pacman 3D
stud.ntnu.no
Pacman played in the "First Person View". A student project written in Java and OpenGL. Source code available. [Java 1.3]
IGN DS
ds.ign.com
Preview, by Craig Harris: "The game has changed slightly in its evolutionary development cycle since its debut several months ago."
GamePro.com
gamepro.com
Reviewed by Atomic Dawg, [4/5]. "With a slick visual style and fast-paced, finger-banging combat, it's an impressive display of power and polish."
Scynse-Man
skullbyte.com
Plays in a window, composed of simple shapes and colors with some humour sprinkled in. [Windows]
Gothic Pacman
elouai.com
Gothic remake of Pacman with minimap and parallax scrolling. [Windows]
History of Pac-Man, The
gamespot.com
A chronology of Pac-Man games, Pac-Man trivia, and interview with Billy Mitchell, the first player of a perfect game of Pac-Man.
Neuon PacMan
neuon.com
Clone of the original Pacman game played on a large single-screen map. [Windows]
PANP - Network Pacman
panp.sourceforge.net
A 3D multiplayer pacman clone, viewing angle is settable. Requires OpenGL libraries, source code available GPL. [Linux]
GameZone: Pac-Man All-Stars
gamezone.com
[6.0] Reviewed by: Code Cowboy. "Got Pac-Man fever?? Better see a specialist because this won't cure your ills." [Windows]
Game Industry News - Pac-Man World 2
gameindustry.com
Reviewed by Alex Fitzgerald, score: 3 out of 5.
eLook
elook.org
Summary of cheats and codes.
Gaming Age
gaming-age.com
Reviewed by Craig Majaski [Grade: A]. "From the moment you turn the game on yoll be instantly captivated." Includes screen shots.
Pickman
nice-games.net
3D overhead view. A bright and colorful version of the original game. Multiplayer and single player modes available. [Windows]
PacDoom III - Halloween Party
absolutist.com
Overhead view. Able to 'shoot' spider, ghosts and other villians. [Windows]
The Ms. Pac Man Page
basementarcade.com
Ms Pac-Man was a sequel to the monster hit Pac-Man. With a simple game play of moving around a maze collecting dots while avoiding the badies; Ms Pac-Man became the love of many.
Paper Boy
epinions.com
Consumer reviews.
"Perfect Score" Achieved
twingalaxies.com
For the first time in video game playing history, a perfect score was achieved on the legendary arcade game, Pac-Man.
All-Reviews.com : Pac-Man World
all-reviews.com
[3/4] Reviewed by: Tom Allen. "This is a fun game that steals elements from Mario 64, but I expected more than six stages in the Quest mode." [PlayStation]
IGN
cube.ign.com
Reviewed by Fran Mirabella [9.1/10]. "One of the most refreshing games to come out of Nintendo in a while...It's a great adventure indeed, but when the 30 days are over and the last level is complete you find yourself feeling somewhat slighted."
IGN: Pac-Man: Adventures in Time
pc.ign.com
[8.6] Reviewed by: Vincent Lopez. "It keeps everything you liked about the original Pac-Man, while adding tons of graphic flair, and variety to make you love .. grazing on power pellets all over again." [Windows]
PacWorld
programming.de
Plays in a window, composed of simple shapes and colors, comes in 12 levels. [Windows]
Jeff Morris's Pac-Man Page
xensei.com
Contains a game for download, reviews, songs and pictures.
IGN
codes.ign.com
Includes tips covering challenge mode, Pikmin production, and fireworks.
Shane's Tribute to Pong
members.aol.com
Downloadable games and links.
GameCritics.com
gamecritics.com
Reviewed by Brad Gallaway, [4.5/10]. "A disappointing game made even more so by the sheer amount of untapped potential."
1st Church of Pac-Man
flamingmayo.com
Contains news, pictures, links, and tips, with history, trivia, and fan works.
PacMan World 2
pacmanworld2.com
Official site, with quest, characters, arcade history, and downloads. Requires Flash.
IGN
xbox.ign.com
Reviewed by Aaron Boulding, [7.5/10]. "Definitely worth a look if you've got friends willing to mix it up with you consistently, but solo gamers will quickly have their custom Scoot Vehicles all dressed up with nowhere to go."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Download, screen shots, and cheat codes.
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Includes cheats for the game.
GameZone.com
xbox.gamezone.com
Reviewed by Justin Raymond, [8.1/10]. "If you're looking for a mech title that isn't quite like most others out there - or just a fun action title, perhaps - do not pass this up."
Cinescape
cinescape.com
Reviewed by James Stevenson [Grade: A]. "What makes Pikmin so fun is that you are seeing the world from new eyes, and exploring large beautiful environments." Includes screen shots.
Cheat Code Central
cheatcc.com
Contains strategy guide and cheats.
Tricks and Easter Eggs
classicgaming.com
Patterns for beating Pac-Man in the arcades, Easter Eggs, secret codes for various platforms.
PacPC and Ms PacPC
jrok.com
A faithful rendition of the original "Pacman" and "Ms Pacman" arcade games written from the ground up. [DOS]
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Reviewed by Ricardo Torres [8.9/10]. Includes information, news, previews, screenshots, movies, and links.
Armchair Empire
armchairempire.com
Review by Tolen Dante with score [8.8/10].
Game Revolution
gamerevolution.com
Contains cheats for the game.
Into Liquid Sky
intoliquidsky.net
Review [A-]. "The only other problem I found with the game was the challenge that the in-game camera presents. Often, you will find yourself using the camera buttons a lot to move the camera so you can see everything in the environment." Includes screen shots.
Pong
pong-story.com
The official site devoted to the PONG story.
GamePro
gamepro.com
Review [5/5]. "Every minute that you play, you constantly feel as if yore discovering something new and different, and the gams puzzles feel very organic, intelligent, and open-ended, forcing you to think and rethink your strategy as you make new realizations about your place in the world." Screen shots and cheat codes.
Gaming Age
gaming-age.com
Reviewed by Ernie Halal, [B]. "Sharp graphics and solid, addictive gameplay might land it at the top of the heap with the big boys."
IGN
pc.ign.com
Reviewed by Steve Butts [5.3/10]. "Overall I'd rather watch the movie again...and I hated the movie." Includes screen shots.
GameSpy.com
cube.gamespy.com
Review, by Enid Burns: "With wide appeal, Miyamoto does it again bringing a captivating and original concept to a brand new console system." [Score: 92 out of 100]
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Includes review, cheat codes and screen shots.
Ign64.ign.com: Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue
ign64.ign.com
Offers a review of the game, and screenshots.
GameZone.com
gamezone.com
Review by Michael Lafferty with screen shots.
Pac-Page, The
classicgaming.com
Contains graphics, lyrics, strategy and tricks, collectibles, links and a history of the various pac-games of the past.
Total Video Games
totalvideogames.net
Reviewed by Chris Leyton, [8/10]. "A really great game that has something to offer everyone, only let down by a few niggles."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Reviewed by Ryan Davis, [7.5/10]. "For all that it does right, Phantom Crash comes up short in a few key areas, keeping it from attaining any sort of true greatness."
BBC: Pac-Man freebie revives memories
news.bbc.co.uk
The iconic Pac-Man lives on as a multi-player game which Nintendo is giving away for free.
Pac-Man, This Is Your life
grblitz.overclocked.org
Complete list of Pac-Man games from 1980-2000.
Pacman Information
csh.rit.edu
Information about Pacman/Ms Pacman hardware and software.
Neoseeker: Lightspeed Rescue
neoseeker.com
Offers cheats, links, screenshots, and a discussion board.
Pac Man Info
users.erols.com
Circuit board description, information on hacks, and variants.
Turaco / A.G.E. & Hacks
csh.rit.edu
Some changed PacMan games.
Salon.com: Pac-Man
salon.com
Article analyzing the cultural impact of the game.
Pacman Emulation Universe
home.online.no
Includes description of games, screenshots, guide to emulation, downloads including clones, music, hints, and cheats.
The Sound of Eating
jongy.tripod.com
A comprehensive guide to the Pac-Man Universe including patterns, ghost psychology, and links.
The Stars Development Company: Pong Ultra
pongu.sourceforge.net
Describes open source remake for PC, with download, screenshots, maps, and editing tutorial.
Eurogamer.net
eurogamer.net
Reviewed by Mugwum, [7/10]. "We'd take MechAssault."
TechTV
techtv.com
Reviewed by Matt Keil, [3/5]. "Even devoted fans of the giant robot warriors may find themselves waiting for something new, or at least unique."
NetPONG
libsdl.org
Two player network pong for Linux. (Open Source)
Ultimate Pong : Medieval Assault
members.fortunecity.com
Pong for windows with 3D graphics of castles and soldiers. You have to protect your fortress with the weapons at your disposal.
Ploing
membres.lycos.fr
A 3D version of 'Pong' for Windows that almost resembles pinball.
PacBomber
gamerange.com
Modern remake combining elements from two classic games, Pacman and Bomberman. [Windows]
Game Revolution: Pac-Man World
gamerevolution.com
[C-] Reviewed by: Brian. "Despite fairly good graphical effects, It reeks of unoriginality, and quick, corner-cutting development." [PlayStation]
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Information, news, previews, screenshots, movies, cheats, and links.
Pac the Man 2
mcsebi.de
Gameplay based on the original "Pacman". Transparency effects, pleasing graphics, 25 levels and multiplayer mode (2 players). [Mac]
IGN: Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness
dreamcast.ign.com
[7.6] Reviewed by: Anthony Chau. "May lack the bells and whistles when it comes to the visuals for a Dreamcast game, but a good number of options and the addictive nature of gobbling pellets is hard to beat." [Dreamcast]
DroidGames: Adron
droidgames.com
Pac-Man clone with 200 levels.
GameFAQs
gamefaqs.com
Data, FAQs, reviews, and a message board.
mobileJo: Pacmania Gold
mobilejo.com
Pac-Man clone with a Wild West theme.
GameSpot: Pac-Man World 2
gamespot.com
[8.0] Reviewed by: Miguel Lopez. "Pac-Man World 2 is a fun game, and anyone who's the least bit excited by the history of gaming and the sights and sounds that started it all should enjoy it." [PlayStation 2]
GameSpot: Pac-Man Collection
gamespot.com
[8.0] Reviewed by: Frank Provo. "Regardless of their age, the simple, undemanding diversions found in Pac-Man Collection are perfect for today's portable systems." [GameBoy Advance]
All-Reviews.com: Ms. Pac Man Special Color Edition
all-reviews.com
[4/4] Reviewed by: Tom Allen. "Few games sustain interest levels as long as this one. You will play Ms. Pac-Man more on Game Boy than you did for any other system." [GameBoy]
GameSpot: Pac-Man Fever
gamespot.com
[5.2] Reviewed by: Ryan Davis. "Though it features super-deformed versions of some of Namco's more recognizable characters, Pac-Man Fever is basically just another shallow party game." [PlayStation 2]
GamersHell: Pac Man All Stars
gamershell.com
[5.5] Reviewed by: Don Beaver. "This game isn't that bad, it just has no real staying power. If you beat it there is really no reason to play again." [Windows]
Grandpa Pac-Man
yosemite-sam.net
A faithful rendition of the original pacman gameplay. 13 mazes, 12 intermissions. [Windows]
PacVenture
urlplates.com
Isometric view. Played on a very large candy colored lego-like landscape. [Windows]
GameSpot: Pac-Man All-Stars
gamespot.com
[5.0] Reviewed by: Trey Walker. "Pac-Man All-Stars simply isn't very fun." [Windows]
GameSpot: Pac-Man
gamespot.com
[4.9] Reviewed by: Jeff Gerstmann. "Is Pac-Man a classic? Definitely. But this version seems more like a marketing tool than a viable game." Includes screen shots, cheats, and hints. [NeoGeo Pocket Color]
GameSpot: Pac-Man World 2
gamespot.com
[7.5] Reviewed by: Ryan Davis. "Fans of Namco's rotund mascot should get some satisfaction out of Pac-Man World 2, but picky platformer fans may want to give it a rental first." [XBox]
GameSpy DS
gba.gamespy.com
Preview, by Phil Theobald: "Seeing your drawings come to life and being able to direct their movements is definitely cool to see, and the simplicity of moving around and eating ghosts is certainly enjoyable."
NTSC-uk
ntsc-uk.com
Review, by Simon Dominguez: "...it's a beautiful, magical experience, but at the same time it's one of the shortest console games we've ever seen - if you don't love it enough to play it to destruction, chances are it'll be back in the shop in a week." [Score: 7 out of 10]
IGN GBA
gameboy.ign.com
Preview, by Craig Harris: "...the pinball physics, a huge part of any video pinball game, have been pulled off pretty well in Pac-Man Pinball Advance."
GameSpy GBA
gba.gamespy.com
Review, by David Chapman: "Unfortunately, those of us who actually have had any experience with pinball games won't find any reason to come back to this one after the initial feeling of nostalgia fades away." [Score: 2.5 out of 5]
HonestGamers
honestgamers.com
Review, by midwinter: "A simple, expressive challenge that hides its hidden depth under a welcoming exterior of warm nostalgia and high tech cool." [Score: 9 out of 10]
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Information, news, screenshots, movies, links, and a preview.
Pacman for Kids
digilander.libero.it
Large graphics, slower game speed, simpler gameplay. Aimed for children between 4 to 8 years old. [Windows]
GameSpot: Pac-Man World
gamespot.com
[7.6] Reviewed by: James Mielke. "Pac-Man World is a fun little game that goes beyond mere regurgitation." [PlayStation]
GameSpot: Pac-Man - Adventures in Time
gamespot.com
[7.3] Reviewed by: Giancarlo Varanini. "Takes the classic Pac-Man formula and adapts it to a three-dimensional world .. occasionally sluggish control can be a little frustrating but not enough to take the fun out of the game." [Windows]
GameFAQs
gamefaqs.com
Provides data, and a message board.
The PacMans
ballshooter.com
Play the classic games of "Pacman" and "Ms. Pacman". [WinCE]
GameSpot: Pac-Man Fever
gamespot.com
[5.2] Reviewed by: Ryan Davis. "Though it features superdeformed versions of some of Namco's more recognizable characters, Pac-Man Fever is basically just another shallow party game." [GameCube]
GamePro: Pac-Man World 2
gamepro.com
[3.0 of 5] Reviewed by: Bad Hare. "Cute but ultimately disposable, ..doesn't take advantage of the Xbox's visual prowess." [XBox]
GameOver: Pac-Man World 2
game-over.net
[Score 61%] Reviewed by: Alex Fitzgerald. "A somewhat decent game, ..nowhere near as good as the original. Gone is the original 2D gameplay, replaced with mediocre 3D platforming gameplay." [XBox]