One of the earlier announcements during this year's Game Awards show was Bandai Namco lifting the lid on a new Pac-Man game, and well...it's not exactly the regular outing for the famous pellet eater.
This new game is officially called Shadow Labyrinth and is described as a "genre-twisting alternate take" on the iconic mascot.
As many of our lovely readers have pointed out here in the comments, this Metroidvania has some striking similarities to the Pac-Man 'Secret Level' episode by Amazon. It's also been confirmed Tekken Producer Katsuhiro Harada is involved and the game will be running on the Unity engine (via IGN).
Above is a first look, with the trailer description also confirming it will be arriving on the Switch and other platforms in 2025.
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN.
As Swordsman No. 8, awoken by a floating yellow orb, PUCK, on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past, you are chosen to become the instrument of its will. To survive you will discover many secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to the apex predator as you embrace your true purpose.
Discover a World of Secrets - Search the remnants of an age-old intergalactic conflict, started long before your arrival, and discover new powers and abilities. Use them to traverse an alien world as you battle dangerous creatures and evolved monstrosities.
Become the Apex Predator - Master the fluid combat and combine powerful skills to create a playstyle of your own. Use different playstyles to turn the tables on your enemies as you consume them and grow from prey to apex predator.
Embrace Your True Purpose - Team up with PUCK, and dive deeper into the maze of a mysterious alien world. Find out the truth behind your presence in this world, what does PUCK want and why it chose you.