Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2
 Packaging artwork released in all regions. | |
| Developer(s) | Monkey Bar Games |
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| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Producer(s) |
Rodney W. Harper Bryan West |
| Designer(s) | Dave Ellis |
| Writer(s) | Dave Ellis |
| Composer(s) | Mark Reis |
| Series | Pac-Man |
| Engine | Vicious Engine 2 |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360 |
| Release date(s) |
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| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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),[2] 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.
Development
The game was first announced March 1, 2014.[3]
Gameplay
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.
Plot
The gang is back! Following the colorful characters and world of the Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures animated series, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 will feature Pac-Man, Spiral and Cylindria in an all-new storyline as they defend PacWorld from the ghoulish army of Lord Betrayus.
Reception
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Just like its predecessor, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 received mixed to positive 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."[4]
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."
Cast
The voice cast from the first Ghostly Adventures game return to voice characters in this game.
- Erica Mendez - Pac-Man
- Sandy Fox - Cylindria
- Vic Mignogna - Spiral
- Lucien Dodge - Skeebo / Blinky
- Bryce Papenbrook - Inky
- Julie Kliewer - Pinky
- Orion Acaba - Clyde
- David V.O. Lodge - Sir Cumference
- Steve Pinto - President Spheros
- Rachael McCabe - Ms. Globular
- Russel Jimmies - Betrayus
- Percival Williams - Ice Ghosts / Green Ghosts
- Kyle Hebert - Fluffy / others
- Keith Silverstein - Fuzbitz
References
- ↑ "New Worlds. New Friends. New Power Ups.". Nintendo. Nintendo. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ↑ "Japanese official site". Retrieved 2014-10-29.
- ↑ http://www.polygon.com/2014/4/22/5640262/pac-man-and-the-ghostly-adventures-2-announced
- 1 2 Hannley, Steve (14 October 2014). "Review: Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2". Hardcore Gamer. Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
