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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Processeur : 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 9 graphics device DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 9 sound device

PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+

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Released September 24, 2013
sample: 493 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 96 % · 8,208 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
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The relentless pace of PAC‑MAN™ Championship Edition DX+ keeps players darting through neon mazes without pause. It has earned an Overwhelmingly Positive rating, with 96% of 8,208 Steam reviews praising the experience.

In-game

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« Un pac-man revisité de la plus belle des façons qui soit. Une version moderne très "arcade" et basée sur la performance via le score. Aussi chatoyant pour la rétine que pour les tympans. Du fun à 100% »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Moi qui n'ai "JAMAIS" joué PAC-MAN, en quelques mots => JOUISSIF/EXCELLENT/ADDICTIF!!! A posséder \0 »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Il n y a pas mieux que quelques parties pur arcade de temps en temps en rentrant du bureau ! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« un jeu qui donne envie de manger des fruits »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Jeu très bon et addictif, le jeu est un concentré de game juice appliqué avec excellence »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« C'est hallucinant comme la drogue a BIEN réussi à Monsieur Pac-Man ! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Les anciens pac man de l'époque de Windows 95/98 (comme Greedy) sont plus funs que ce jeu »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« I bought the game on sale and after playing for about an hour, whenever I try to open it again after the "Press Enter" part, my game crashes. I've already reinstalled it, installed it in a different location, and nothing works. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« THIS IS BS Pac-man /They use this stupid train mechanic that makes the ghosts mindlessly follow you. Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. do not exist in this game, this rip off of the old classic. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Why do I have to pay twice for the main game if I own it already and want to buy the DLC bundle? No thanks. »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played
« How hard would it have been to throw in a classic pacman mode? »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Une très bonne mise a jour de Pac Man, très prenante. Il faut juste être a l'aise avec les aspects fluo et l'esthétique néon^^. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« Un pac-man revisité de la plus belle des façons qui soit. Une version moderne très "arcade" et basée sur la performance via le score. Aussi chatoyant pour la rétine que pour les tympans. Du fun à 100% »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Les anciens pac man de l'époque de Windows 95/98 (comme Greedy) sont plus funs que ce jeu »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Moi qui n'ai "JAMAIS" joué PAC-MAN, en quelques mots => JOUISSIF/EXCELLENT/ADDICTIF!!! A posséder \0 »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I bought the game on sale and after playing for about an hour, whenever I try to open it again after the "Press Enter" part, my game crashes. I've already reinstalled it, installed it in a different location, and nothing works. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Il n y a pas mieux que quelques parties pur arcade de temps en temps en rentrant du bureau ! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« THIS IS BS Pac-man /They use this stupid train mechanic that makes the ghosts mindlessly follow you. Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. do not exist in this game, this rip off of the old classic. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« un jeu qui donne envie de manger des fruits »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Why do I have to pay twice for the main game if I own it already and want to buy the DLC bundle? No thanks. »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Jeu très bon et addictif, le jeu est un concentré de game juice appliqué avec excellence »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« How hard would it have been to throw in a classic pacman mode? »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« C'est hallucinant comme la drogue a BIEN réussi à Monsieur Pac-Man ! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Une très bonne mise a jour de Pac Man, très prenante. Il faut juste être a l'aise avec les aspects fluo et l'esthétique néon^^. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
93 % pos · n=164
Graphics / art
95 % pos · n=37
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=31
Content / longevity
83 % pos · n=24
Value for money
75 % pos · n=16
Performance
38 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=8
Multiplayer
25 % pos · n=8
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay16415356
Graphics / art373502
Audio / music313100
Content / longevity242004
Value for money161204
Performance8314
Interface / UX8206
Multiplayer8215
Story / writing4400
Stability / bugs2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.

🪤 61 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
90 % (n=107)
2-10h
99 % (n=257)
10-25h
96 % (n=78)
>25h
98 % (n=51)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jul 2025 : 100% positive100JulAug 2025 : 96% positive96AugSep 2025 : 96% positive96SepOct 2025 : 91% positive91OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 94% positive94DecJan 2026 : 91% positive91JanFeb 2026 : 97% positive97FebMar 2026 : 97% positive97MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 98% positive98MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 100% positive100Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

8,2 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 31,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 153 positive mentions out of 164 (93% positive).
  • Graphics receive strong acclaim: 35 positive mentions out of 37 (95% positive).
  • Audio is unanimously praised: 31 positive mentions out of 31 (100% positive).
  • Additional content is well‑received: 20 positive mentions out of 24 (83% positive).
  • The 2‑10 hour playtime bucket shows the highest approval, with 257 reviewers rating it 99% positive.

Weaknesses

  • Performance draws criticism: 4 negative mentions out of 8 (50% negative).
  • The UI is a frequent sore spot: 6 negative mentions out of 8 (75% negative).
  • Multiplayer mode struggles: 5 negative mentions out of 8 (62.5% negative).
  • Bugs appear in the feedback: 2 negative mentions out of 2 (100% negative).

Who is it for?

Arcade veterans and newcomers who crave fast, nostalgic action will find this title addictive. Players who value smooth performance and polished multiplayer may need to temper expectations.

Is PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+ worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 8,208 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 9,99€.

Verdict

PAC‑MAN™ Championship Edition DX+ delivers the classic arcade thrill with near‑perfect audio and striking visuals, earning it an overwhelming 96% approval across thousands of reviews. While gameplay and content shine, performance hiccups, UI quirks, and multiplayer issues temper the experience. Overall, it stands as a must‑play for fans of retro action, provided they can overlook its technical rough edges.

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