clockworktwink

@Travelguy38 it’s cool. You’re in denial.

Will buy but will you reviewers stop complaining about "Performance hitches", frame rate drops? You are over-blowing this, saying it because you feel obligated to say something bad. "frame rate" issues actually feels good at times, sort of a slow down, "matrix" like effect. stop being smh with frame rate people.

I will go into total meltdown mode if Pikmin 4 announced. Mobile game, Pikmin 3 Deluxe, the writing is on the toilet!

@Znake List fail as Pikmin 4 not mentioned. smh

74 metascore. Yikes. I felt the same as many of the lower scores: chaotic game that is thin in content. $60 for a game that does one thing: soccer. No story Mode. Only 10 players. I honestly did cancel my pre order. I’ll wait for discount next year. https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/mario-strikers-battle-league/critic-reviews

Good. Glad u agree with me. Thx!

Denial smh lol

@Travelguy38 denial.

Ok then so leftover assets from XC2. Gotcha

Love that they nailed this hacker and he’s in prison. And I report nintendo privacy all the time. I hate when people illegally use Nintendos copyright and trademark. Even fan based created crap where user makes money by driving traffic to their wed site and collecting ad revs.

So wait. Summer Game Fest reads/watched Nintendo Life, GameExplain, Playstation videos, then reports this as new news. smh

Am I still here?

@dartmonkey Actually, Tom gaslit this. It's all good, I have screen capped all of this and will be presented to the world in a most entertaining way. I mean, copyright infringement is one thing, but PAID reviewers gas-lighting commenters and arguing with others is pretty desperate. Then NL censors comments is icing on the cake! Thanks for the content!

@Tom-Massey Sounds like desperation. Screaming, SEE! SEE look! See! No, I have another method that is much quicker. Already found a couple of questionable reviews. Hang tight all!

@Tom-Massey thinks that u must be registered here to have been a reader of the site, which I have been for over a decade. I did make an account only because of Massey's smh review of Pac in Time, then, my narrative shifted when I saw heavy signs of plagiarism. Ill let editors of NL and Euro decide. I will also go back now and look at previous reviews of his and do key word searched to see if anything else has been lifted.

This does smell awfully like this 2018 IGN debacle. We are watching.
https://kotaku.com/ign-pulls-review-after-plagiarism-accusations-1828157939

@Tom-Massey Wow. I am going to report you. For possibly copying this review:

https://rantingpixels-blog.tumblr.com/post/21882038558/retro-review-pac-in-time

Your above comment has been screen capped (I'll assume you will try to delete it/edit it). Using the word allegedly for now but I will bring your comment and this review and let the social media determine if plagiarism occured. Wow. Just wow.

Others here, click on the review above and compare to his "review". There are all sorts of common words, phrases used. I will also contact Eurogamer and have them consider this. Is this IGN plagiarism all over again? Time will tell.

@Tom-Massey Just sayin':
"The gameplay was well-received, particularly for its usage of puzzle-solving. GamePro described it as a "fun, fast-paced adventure".[10] Electronic Gaming Monthly said that it "has the makings of a great game" through its pick-up-and-play approach and for the game being generally fun to play.[3] Next Generation and VideoGames agreed, both of whom enjoyed the level design for its usage of puzzle-solving.[11][13] Famitsu liked the gameplay for being entertaining and the stages for being wide-open and fun to explore, although said that the puzzle-solving can become repetitive after a while.[7] "

@clockworktwink "Pac-In-Time was met with a generally favorable reception from publications, and is seen as a unique and innovative title in the Pac-Man series. GamePro magazine commented that it helps represent the character's legacy, and that it was an interesting take on the franchise.[10] The Super Famicom version sold 21,265 copies in its first week on the market.[14]

The game's visuals and presentation were praised by several. Electronic Gaming Monthly liked Pac-Man's cute design and for the game itself having a distinctly-cute style, while also praising the graphics themselves for being bright and colorful, which GamePro agreed with.[10] Reviewing the Game Boy version, Famitsu and Total! Germany said that the graphics had a very cartoony look, but were average for the system.[7][12] Critics also praised the game's controls and items;[3][11] GamePro in particular said that together they "breathed new life into a classic character."[10] GamePro and VideoGames both enjoyed the rope item for being fun to use.[10][13] Electronic Gaming Monthly liked the music but said it became repetitive after a while.[3]"

This is how you write a thorough review, Mr. Massey (first though, maybe actually play it?):

Pac in Time is An Awesome Pac-Man Platformer from Namco

Controls 8/10 -

The Controls for this game sort of blend in well with the bouncy sort of Pac-Man character he is. You have your basic jump button which is B, your tools which is used with the Y button. Your X button is your main navigation and lookout button which is used in conjunction to the directional pad. L and R switch your tools. In this game you can hold down the B button to make him keep jumping, very fun controls especially when you use the vine.

Visuals 10/10

I have to say. This game looks great for a super Nintendo game. Very nice three-dimensional effects. Nice enemy sprites. Very colorful backgrounds and lighting. The ghosts look pretty well done and Pac-Boy is as happy as ever. The areas range from mountains, lush forests, a not so very creepy ruins, The vibrant Pac-Village with yellow hay tops for roofs, and a very wooden like housing. And the ever creepy palace of the ghost witch herself.

Game play 10/10

The real fun in Pac-in-Time is the game play. Each area has 10 levels that you have to collect pellets in which then in turn open up the exit. Sounds like Pac-Man to me, except after you collect all the pellets in each level you have to find the exit. Which in turn, when you go through the exit you will complete the level. It's not as hard as it seems. The pellets may be spread out, but if you cover all of the area; it shouldn't be hard to find them all in each level.

Besides being able to get all the pellets you have abilities called tools which help you get past obstacles. You have a hammer (red hoop), fireball (yellow hoop), underwater bubble(blue hoop), and my favorite. The vine (green hoop).The fireball helps you defeat enemies in a level. The hammer helps you break obstacles so you can pass on, the vine helps you traverse the sky by latching on to the ceiling of various environments. And the bubble helps you swim underwater.What makes things interesting is that in some areas you won't have a certain ability right away, so you have to find the correct hoop in order to get to those pellets you couldn't get to otherwise.

Every hoop in every level is made to be in the right situation at the right time. There's no need to be stuck finding pellets because there's always a way out using the right tool and jumping through the right hoop. But the game play in each level always boils down to finding all the pellets to open up the exit in the level. Find the exit and finish the level. Very interesting game play.

Difficulty: Normal

This game isn't real easy, but it's not hard either. With the right reflexion and the right judgment this game can easily be beaten without cheating. If you do cheat using the L-Y-D-V-K cheat, shame on you. Beat the game going through all 51 levels. The last level; level 51 being the last boss fight in the game. If you do manage to do it, it's more rewarding at the end and you'll be glad you did.

Overall 9/10

This game is a great platform game and sequel to Pac Man 2: The New Adventures. I highly recommend playing this game if you're a platform and adventure fan and love collecting pellets in order to get through the next level.
Rating:

9

@marsbitrona 1000% agree. I never played pac in time. And at first I was like how do I play this? Learning what to do and how to play it is a puzzle itself. And I love it. Sad that the critic bashes a pac man game that is actually well loved by many critics without digging deeper into it, perhaps rushing to put out a review without actually giving pac in time a chance. Critic u have a chance to right your huge wrong with your review. It’s digital. U can edit. Sincerely study pac in time. See how inspired it is by Super Metroid. Figured it out. And u will then reconsider calling this great game trash. Boy I’m super annoyed with critics bashing of pac in time.

@NotArmani amen. Another person who disagrees with the critics harsh Opinion of Pac in Time. It’s a great game that doesn’t tell u the rules. Like Super Metroid. Throws u in and it’s up to u to figure it out. And when u figure it out boy it’s fun addictive and challenging.

@Camjo-Z yes. Another person defending the great pac in time. How can critic possibly call one of the best games in this mix, Pac in Time, utter garbage? Like Super Metroid the platform puzzler throws u into the mix without instructions. And as u play and understand what to do, it’s and addictive difficult classic. I’m annoyed this reviewer played it a few minutes then claimed it’s horrible. It’s actually original and fantastic and for this rare classic alone worth buying this great collection.

How can you possibly call one of the best games in this mix, Pac in Time, utter garbage? Like Suoer Metroid the platform puzzler throws u into the mix without instructions. And as u play and understand what to do, it’s and addictive difficult classic. I’m annoyed this reviewer played it a few minutes then claimed it’s horrible. It’s actually original and fantastic and for this rare classic alone worth buying this great collection.