Update [Sat 13th Aug, 2022 07:00 BST]: Bandai Namco has released a new comparison trailer, this time showcasing Areas 3 and 4. You can take a look above.
Original article [Sun 7th Aug, 2022 17:00 BST]: One of the games you might want to be on the lookout for later this month is Pac-Man World Re-PAC - marking the return of the 1999 3D PlayStation platformer. Yes, Pac is back with improved UI, fine-tuned mechanics and updated visuals.
If you are wondering how the new game compares to the original release, Bandai Namco has now released a comparison video showing off the graphics in Area 1 and 2 of the OG game against the new one.
This upcoming release is arriving on 26th August and involves Pac-Man rescuing his family from the dreaded Ghost Island across a variety of levels. There's even a physical special edition which includes a figurine and bonus in-game DLC. Learn more in our original post.
Will you be checking out this classic Pac-Man game when it arrives later this month on Switch? Comment below.
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Yes, but when will we get Pac-Mom maze madness from the N64. 😂
Looks better now!
Funny how they didn't use the widescreen support in the PS1 footage (which is one of the few games that supported it, for some reason), but still, pretty epic comparison.
This doesn’t look like a simple remaster… looks more like a complete rebuild.
Looks fine. I did not play the originals, so I am sure I will play it, at a later time.
I'm surprised the original looked so good, but I think the new one looks great and looking forward to it.
I played Pacman 2 as a kid and missed these titles so I am super excited to try out this new (to me) Pacman game
I noticed that the original was not as bland visually. The lack of "grass", the spiders and a few other things made the remake look a little lack luster. But if you never played the original you would have no idea that things are missing.
I had no idea about this but I think I will enjoy it, so I have ordered the UK/EU physical edition. On the pricey side but I think I will get my money's worth.
@EliSweetG
Yeah, i have no clue why People play Chess nowadays, such an old Game ;P
Only because a Game is old, it doesn't mean that it plays bad.
My first Games were on the C64 and even as a pre school Kid they felt very unfair and unpolished to me.
But Turtles in Time, Super Mario World and Starcraft?
Even nowdays some of my Favourites, there old Games that even new ones can't compete in Quality.
Sometimes they just need a Port or a bit of fresh Paint.
Honestly, this is the last game I expected a remaster from Namco, as their recent PAC man games have been solid.
The one game Namco should be remastering, in my opinion, is Ridge Racer 6 or 7, get that on Switch with online and a few amiibo skins. Remix a few more tunes and add a couple of new tracks, it's time for Ridge Racer on Switch.
Recently replayed through Pac Man World 2 and it's still awesome! A few things that would definitely change if they remake it, like the camera and a few ways some of the stuff works, hopefully reworked bosses so they are copy past. but it's still holds today. Excited to try this game.
I’ve never played this before , it looks really good . I do love a bit of pac man
The original has more character. The remake looks so bland. The original had warmth and lighting (or at least the illusion of it) giving the world a sense of life
The remake looks lifeless
I like how both versions look, might buy this one later down the line when it comes down in price.
I like the old graphics as well.
Removed - inappropriate
Reluctantly excited. I actually never played the first title - I only tried the sequel. I'll likely grab this one in the hopes that the second is also remade, but I can't say my hopes are all that high for that.
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