Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures
Reviewed by Ty Massei
Graphics: 7 out of 10
Sound: 5.5 out of 10
Gameplay: 7.5 out of 10
Hardness factor: 7 out of 10
Overall: 7 out of 10
Graphics: Graphics are really nice and original (a lot like the old
Saturday morning cartoon) and things are sparsely detailed. However,
the color scheme is really good and definitely sets the theme.
Sound: Sound is okay, but once again sets the mood. Pac Man makes
various noises in the game and you can understand what he's feeling
by his tone so I gave it another half point.
Gameplay: A really original sidescroller. You control a hand and you
tell Pac Man what to do. Pressing L and R also directs him in what
direction to walk. You have to make sure he doesn't trip, get knocked,
and a ton of other stuff. Also, different things happen to him that
changes his mood. For example, after trying to fix a mailbox that doesn't
fix, he'll slam it and get angry. Him getting angry will change how he
does other things and might help him or harm him. Also, if you find a
cartridge, you can play Ms. Pacman in the game.
Hardness factor: I found this game pretty hard, because you never know
what his moods will do. There are also a lot of places to explore and
there is no save, just a password system that is annoying. Doesn't
take any of the fun away.
Overall: 7 out of 10. A really good sidescroller for the SNES. If you
find this game, get it. You'll enjoy it, though the game is way too
short and you can beat it in a few hours if you try.