Pac-Man World: Re-Pacbrings the classic PlayStation platformer to PC and modern platforms including Nintendo Switch. Bandai Namco’s official Japanese website reveals new details aboutPac-Man World: Re-Pacsuch as frame-rate, resolution, and the file size.
Pac-Man World: Re-Pacis a remake of the originalPac-Man Worldwith new graphics, enhanced UI, gameplay adjustments, and some character changes in Pac-Man’s family. For example, the remake changed Ms. Pac-Man to Pac-Mom due to rights disputes with AtGames. However, game controls and music remain faithful toPac-Man World. In the weeks prior to launch, Bandai Namco showcased gameplay of the original game andPac-Man World: Re-Pacin comparison videos.
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The Japanese website forPac-Man World: Re-Pacrevealed specifications about the Switch version including frame-rate, resolution, and file size.Pac-Man World: Re-Pacruns at 30 FPS on Switch while all other versions run at 60 FPS. The Switch version supports 1080p resolution in docked mode while portable mode displays a maximum resolution of 720p. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions ofPac-Man World Re-Pacruns at 1080p resolution. Furthermore, PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X owners may play the remake at 4K resolution alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S owners. Xbox players may upgrade their Xbox One copy to the Xbox Series X|S version through Smart Delivery as well.
Bandai Namco revealed file sizes forall versions ofPac-Man World: Re-Pac. The Switch version has the smallest file size at roughly 3.6 GB. The Xbox One version ofPac-Man World: Re-Pachas the second-smallest file size at 3.7 GB. All other versions ofPac-Man World Re-Pac, including the Steam version, average around 4.8 to 5.1 GBs in file size. File sizes are expected to increase slightly with future patches.
Bandai Namco’s transparency about the performance ofPac-Man World: Re-Pacis a welcoming gesture ahead of launch. Players may decide a version to purchase based on the specifications and withholding such information before launch could have been detrimental for Bandai Namco.Pac-Man World: Re-Pacshould continue the storiedlegacy of thePac-Manfranchisein its 42nd year.
If the launch is successful,Pac-Man World: Re-Paccould encourage Bandai Namco to explore remakes or remasters ofPac-Man World 2andPac-Man World 3. A collection similar to theKlonoa Phantasy Reverie Serieswould allow these olderPac-Mantitles to be available across a variety of modern platforms. ThePac-Manlive-action moviepresents another opportunity to capitalize on the potential success of Pac-Man for the years to come.
Pac-Man World: Re-Pacreleases August 26 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
