Pac-Man Party 3D
SCORE: 87
Would you like to know how powerful the
Nintendo 3DS is? Compare Pac-Man Party 3D on the 3DS to Pac-Man Party on
the Wii. Yes the 3DS version is a scaled down version, but it looks
awesome. The transition to the hand held has been a good one. What seems
strange though is a party game on the hand held. Maybe I am not thinking
about it properly since there is the download play option.
The colors in Pac-Man Party 3D are very bright. I love how many
different strong colors are used all around this game. There are some
nice details in various locales. The 3D effects add a new dimension to
Pac-Man Party 3D. Pun was not intended. Play the original Pac-Man, Dig
Dug, and Galaga to see how far we have come as an industry.
The music and special effect sounds in Pac-Man Party 3D are fantastic.
There is one sound in this game that has started to grate on my nerves.
I think I heard it on the Wii way too often. Pac-Man Party 3D will tell
you that you have to win the mini games to wind up winning the game
board. This is the ultimate key to winning Pac-Man Party 3D. The more
castle you get, and mini games you win (to keep castles or take them
away from other players), the quicker you end a game.
Games in Pac-Man Party 3D can last an extremely long time. Thankfully
this Nintendo 3DS game is kind enough to save after each series of
turns. I would then go back later and load a game from its last save
point. Four family members can enjoy Pac-Man Party 3D as long as each of
them has a Nintendo 3DS. There is also local play for those that all
have the game. Fifty mini games, and multiple game boards mean gamers
get their moneys worth.
I know some people who do not like the Pac-Man Party franchise. If you
are one of those, and your mind is made up there is little I can say to
convince you. For everyone else - I really enjoyed Pac-Man Party 3D on
the hand held. I am still amazed at the fantastic job Namco Bandai did
in terms of porting this game over.
I thoroughly enjoyed playing Pac-Man Party 3D on the 3DS. I learned to
be strategic in each and every turn of Pac-Man Party 3D. I learned to
quickly learn mini games and play them to the best of my ability. I
would love to see this franchise continue on in the form of future
releases. That is in your hands.
- Paul
Graphics: 85%
Sound: 84%
Replay/Extras: 91%
Gameplay: 89%
Family Friendly Factor: 86%
System: Nintendo 3DS
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone 10+
{Mild Cartoon Violence}
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