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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 76 | 122 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 90% | 85 | 421 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 82 | 28 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 90% | 84 | 700 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Sep 25, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 700 total reviews in window · weighted 187.7 up / 20.8 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (72)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 75
“In most respects, PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC is the definitive way to play the best-selling sequel. But a few of the level and boss alterations prove questionable at best (especially the latter), and the easy (immune) mode is a sizable step back from its more balanced predecessor. Bandai Namco would be wise to address both in an update asap. The game mostly makes up for these mistakes with its aesthetic and control improvements. Add time trial leaderboards, two-player co-op, and plenty of new and returning extras with some fun unlocakables, and you have an adventure that might keep you playing.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Despite the return of Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac as an enhanced version, it ultimately offers a mid-level platforming experience that does not live up to expectations. While it is true that the game carries some enjoyable touches, such as the variety of boss ideas in encounters and the addition of simple improvements to puzzles that add a bit of diversification, this is not enough to compensate for the absence of any element of innovation or a distinctive touch that makes it a truly different experience. With the short lifespan of the game and the adventure ending quickly, alongside mediocre music that leaves no clear impact on the player, and characters without identity, the experience as a whole becomes very ordinary, as if it were just an attempt to re-present the past without real development or any mentionable addition. Nevertheless, this experience remains the best experience for this game, and I have high expectations for the enhanced version of the third part or a completely new game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC is a must-have for fans of the World series games. Bandai Namco has done an excellent job with its latest remakes, and this is the definitive way to play the second game in the series.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is a successful remake that doesn’t just offer improved graphics, but also brings new content, revamped controls, and welcome level-design tweaks. It’s a solid, nostalgic 3D platformer from a time when this genre was among the most popular. If you miss games like this in today’s gaming landscape, don’t hesitate to buy it.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“I don't want to let my moan about the final boss overshadow the review. There's still a fun game here, and a lovely remaster of a well-loved platformer. The things it does well - the personality of Pac-Man, friends, and enemies in the cut scenes, the variety in the gameplay - shine brightly. For those with nostalgia for the original, I'm sure you'll enjoy your 'Re-Pac'-aged version. It's been made with love. For non-fans, however, this is a more difficult purchase to justify.Arguably, the price is a little steep for what's on offer, and some lingering retro-frustrations in the execution of the 3D platforming and boss fights might sit badly with an audience expecting a game with the finesse of more modern alternatives. Sure, even Donkey Kong Bananza has its share of cheap deaths, but the truth is Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac isn't in the same league. Short, sweet, prettified, retro, and not for everybody; those are the keywords here.”
read full review ↗ - 85
““Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac” is the kind of remaster / remake that puts a smile on my face. It improves where it needs in terms of gameplay, which was already great for its time, and comes packed with more content. Although some of the original extras are missing, and some levels feel a bit too generic, it is certainly a good time for collecathon and Pac-Man fans.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac is an incredible upgrade, both over the original Pac-Man World 2 and Pac-Man World: Re-Pac. As a remake, it does everything fans would want, adding new features to the game and making tweaks to improve the parts of the original that were flawed. It improves the presentation across the board and almost doubles the content of the game, ensuring returning fans also have something new to enjoy. It’s only let-down by mediocre and generic boss battles that feel like a chore to get through, an obstacle between the fun platforming challenges.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Pac-Man remake brings back nostalgic memories with a modern visual style, balancing classic simplicity and contemporary design. It offers varied, enjoyable stages and new additions that make it appealing to a new audience. However, platformer perfectionists may find some aspects less satisfying due to certain gameplay limitations.”
read full review ↗ - 73
“Despite some issues, especially the repetitive soundtrack, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac celebrates the legacy of Bandai Namco's mascot with a light, engaging adventure full of secrets to discover.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Fans of 3D platformers will likely have a decent time with it, particularly if they enjoyed the original, but there are enough frustrations that hold this game back from being an easy recommendation.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac is the gaming equivalent of an argument against the unbridled remaster craze. It impressively demonstrates that not every old game needs a comeback.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac brings back the 2002 classic in a revamped version, featuring modern graphics, a remastered soundtrack, and more precise controls. The campaign, though short, offers varied worlds, fun bosses, and extra challenges.”
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Patch history
- Release Note for 2025/10/30Oct 30, 2025
- Day-1 Patch BulletinSep 25, 2025significant · resets scoring window