US Edition45 Years in, Pac-Man Gets a Gritty Twist
NO LOC, JUL 17 – Shadow Labyrinth reimagines Pac-Man’s origin with punishing combat and exploration in a dark world, offering a rewarding challenge praised by metroidvania fans.
- On July 18th, Shadow Labyrinth launched on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC, introducing its dark Metroidvania take on Pac-Man.
- The gritty reboot concept originated in Bandai Namco’s Secret Level anthology, and its `Circle` episode recast Pac-Man as a survival tale.
- In the dark labyrinth, basic foes can kill in a few hits, making each encounter potentially frustrating, as Puck uses rails to navigate maze-like corridors.
- Metacritic ratings show early praise for Shadow Labyrinth, and the title appeals to players who seek demanding exploration and combat.
- Reentering franchises like Bosconian suggests a broader revival strategy by Bandai Namco, with Shadow Labyrinth exceeding expectations as an ambitious reimagining.
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Shadow Labyrinth launch trailer - darkly inspired sci-fi take on the Pac-Man comes to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Bandai Namco released a launch trailer for Shadow Labyrinth, its new take on Pac-Man. This time around, the company has produced a Metroidvania game. For those that need a refresher, check out the following overview: In Shadow Labyrinth, players assume the role of Swordsman No. 8, waking in a desolate world with a mysterious yet familiar companion known as Puck... The post Shadow Labyrinth launch trailer – darkly inspired sci-fi take on the Pac-…
Shadow Labyrinth Review - Edgy Pacman Rocks
Shadow Labyrinth Review Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action-platformer Metroidvania with Soulslike elements, based on Bandai Namco’s iconic Pac-Man franchise. That’s definitely one of the more bizarre game premises I’ve encountered recently, and that’s saying something. I’m a connoisseur of bizarre game premises. But does this title have any substance to it, or is it just weird? Good news, Pac-Man fans: Shadow Labyrinth is actually pretty good. Afte…
Bandai Namco's Pac-Man Metroidvania Launches Tomorrow With Free Switch 2 Upgrade
Shadow Labyrinth Standard Edition $30 | Releases July 18 See at Amazon See at Walmart See at Target See at Best Buy Shadow Labyrinth Secret Edition $60 | Releases July 18 See at Amazon See at Walmart See at Target See at Best Buy Pac-Man has starred in many different types of games since becoming an arcade legend, but Bandai Namco's latest game might be the hero's strangest outing yet. In Shadow Labyrinth, Pac-Man teams up with a swordsman in an…
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