Pac-Man 99

Pac-Man 99

April 7, 2021

Arcade Nintendo Switch

FIGHT TO BE THE LEADER OF THE PAC! Take on the world and aim to be the last PAC-MAN chomping in PAC-MAN 99 for Nintendo Switch, a new online battle royale game available free as a special offer to Nintendo Switch Online members. Enter the world of PAC-MAN…with a twist! …

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Critic Reviews (17)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Apr 2021
81.0 /100

"Pac-Man 99 is not only an excellent battle royale game; it&s;s also a lovely homage to all things Namco with tons of charming themes to play with. Throw in some clever single player challenge modes and you&s;re left with one …"

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Alex Santa Maria TechRaptor Apr 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"Ultimately, Pac-Man 99 doesn&s;t stand up to the instant fun of Tetris 99, but it&s;s better than Super Mario 35 and serves as a worthy addition to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription. The paid modes will be great when the …"

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Andrew Gonzalez Nintendo Enthusiast Apr 2021
80.0 /100

"Pac-Man 99 is destined to become your latest addiction. Whether it&s;s one match or ten matches in the same session, this is a pure pick-up-and-play title. The legendary Pac-Man gameplay is presented with a modern twist that is sure to …"

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Ari Sadler Unboxed Apr 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

40.0

"All in all, while PacMan 99 is not fundamentally different from its older brother, I still found it to be a blast. And I highly recommend trying it to see how you like it. I really don’t think I’ll never …"

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Bennie Fulks Impulsegamer Apr 2021
77.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

34.0

"On the Nintendo eShop you can buy cosmetic changes to the stage and backgrounds, but you can also unlock the 3 other modes. CPU Battle – Compete against 98 CPU players. Score Attack – Beat the high score. Blind Attack …"

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Blake Hester Game Informer Apr 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"A lack of any kind of tutorial is frustrating at first, but once you get the hang of the action, it&s;s a fun way to fill lulls in your day"

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Dewan Zawad GamesCreed Apr 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

20.0

"I’m still regularly confounded about what’s happening, and why, yet it’s amazing how the bones of Pac-Man fit so flawlessly into a fight royale experience."

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Donovan Erskine Shacknews Apr 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"PAC-MAN 99 is another hit for Arika, this time with one of the most iconic arcade games of all time. It’s a bit surprising just how well Pac-Man fits into the 99-player battle royale format, but that’s just a testament …"

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Graham Russell Siliconera Apr 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Pac-Man 99, the new Nintendo Switch Online exclusive, seeks to follow in the footsteps of the battle royale retro games that preceded it. And that’s not unreasonable! A game like this needs classic, addictive action at its core, and Pac-Man …"

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Jake Su SavePoint Gaming Apr 2021
80.0 /100

"Despite the steep learning curve and the hubbub about single-player paywalls, the pure enjoyment of every new Pac-Man 99 game stands tall above all. Whether you are itching for one short session or a marathon of close calls and satisfactory …"

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James Reid COGconnected Apr 2021
82.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Overall I’m really enjoying Pac-Man 99. It’s a great pick-up and play title for when you have just a couple of minutes and are looking for something to do. The gameplay is fast-paced, competitive, and surprisingly addicting. If you have …"

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Jason D&s;Aprile GameSkinny Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Pac-Man 99 follows deftly in the footsteps of Nintendo&s;s Tetris 99 to provide a near-perfect multiplayer Pac experience."

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Jon Cartwright Nintendo Life Apr 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

28.0

"PAC-MAN 99 may seem initially daunting with mechanics it simply doesn&s;t explain but once you experiment and learn by fire, it won&s;t take long to realise its true potential. Arika and Bandai Namco has barely touched the formula of this …"

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Jordan Helm Hardcore Gamer Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

35.0

"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."

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Kwangseok Park INVEN Apr 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"The game was developed based on "Pac-Man" and is attractive because it is intuitive and is easy for anyone to get used to it without any explanation. The unique value of masterpiece classic games remains intact, but it’s difficult to …"

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Ricky Berg Nintendo Wire Apr 2021
75.0 /100

"Pac-Man 99, as a fun and free download, manages to live up to its predecessors while standing as one of the better Pac-Man releases of recent memory. It’s addictive and perfect for quick sessions, though it’s easy to see all …"

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Vítor M. Costa NintendoBoy Apr 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Pac-Man 99 is recommended for anyone who wants to be a little distracted and have fun in sparse moments of the day, but not for those who are fans of maze games who are interested in training for hours and …"

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