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PAC-MAN 99 – reviews and rating

PAC-MAN 99 has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.5/10). The game was released on April 7, 2021 for Nintendo Switch.

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What critics praise
„The bloodshot, eye-widening surprise may not be as extreme here, but Pac-Man 99 is just as tense a competitive prospect its Tetris counterpart was in 2019.“

Game info

Release date
Apr 7, 2021
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genres
Arcade
Developer
Arika
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of PAC-MAN 99?

PAC-MAN 99 has an average rating of 78% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.5/10).

When was PAC-MAN 99 released?

PAC-MAN 99 was released on April 7, 2021.

What platforms is PAC-MAN 99 available on?

PAC-MAN 99 is available for Nintendo Switch.

Is PAC-MAN 99 worth playing?

Mostly yes. PAC-MAN 99 has an average rating of 78% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to PAC-MAN 99?

Games similar to PAC-MAN 99 are for example Digimon Survive, Little Nightmares II, New Pokémon Snap, Little Nightmares III and KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,5
Best rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
7,5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #167 of 489 games released in 2021 better than 65 % of games
  • #44 of 99 games released in 2021 on Nintendo Switch better than 53 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Apr 15, 2021
The bloodshot, eye-widening surprise may not be as extreme here, but Pac-Man 99 is just as tense a competitive prospect its Tetris counterpart was in 2019. Though what Bandai Namco’s mascot may in fact hold an advantage in is the more convincing argument that, indeed, any one of the 99 players per round can realistically win. It’s that ease of accessibility, whilst still requiring players to step up...
7,5/10
Game Informer Apr 9, 2021
A lack of any kind of tutorial is frustrating at first, but once you get the hang of the action, Pac-Man 99 is a fun way to fill lulls in your day

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How is xxx game compared to similar games? PAC-MAN 99 has only been beaten 5 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.

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Release date
Jan 28, 2021
Reviews count
1

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