the team prefers to call it a 2D action platformer instead. “One of the features of Pac-Man is the maze,” Aizawa tells me. “If you look at Metroidvania, the exploration part is a big feature ...

Shadow Labyrinth, Bandai Namco’s refreshingly gritty take on Pac-Man, is launching on July 18. First announced at The Game Awards 2024, Shadow Labyrinth isn’t exactly what anyone expected for a new ...