Is Pac-Man World 2 still worth playing in 2026?
Namco's attempt to translate Pac-Man into a 3D platformer, World 2 acquits itself honorably with colorful levels and a blend of exploration and retro pellet-chomping. The gameplay stays solid and readable, but lacks the inventiveness of the genre's greats, and some stretches feel flat. The zesty art direction has aged rather well and the whole keeps a good-natured charm. For a Pac-Man fan or a lover of accessible platforming, it's a pleasant discovery, even if it never becomes memorable.