Pac 'n Roll
| Pac 'n Roll | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Series | Pac-Man |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Pac 'n Roll is a 2005 puzzle platformer video game developed and published by Namco for the Nintendo DS. The player is tasked with controlling Pac-Man through different levels, with its controls centered around using the touch screen. The harder the player swipes on the screen, the faster Pac-Man goes in the respective direction. In each level, the player must navigate Pac-Man from the beginning to the end while dodging different obstacles, such as ghosts, and collecting enough "pellets" to unlock the next area. The game also features boss fights and additional unlockable challenges on each stage.
The game was first showcased at E3 2004 as one of the first games showcased for the then-newly announced Nintendo DS. It was then formally announced in early 2005 and released throughout the latter part of that year, starting with July 28, 2005 in Japan. It received mixed reviews from critics, who were generally positive of the gameplay mechanics, but divided on its difficulty and depth, and generally criticized the story. It was later re-released as Pac 'n Roll Remix, a remake originally included as part of the Namco Museum Remix compilation for the Wii in 2007. Pac 'n Roll Remix was later included as part of Pac-Man Museum+, another video game compilation that was released for several platforms in 2022.