A new free-to-play offering titled Pac-Man + Tournaments has landed on the Google Play store, letting Android users download and enjoy the classic one-of-a-kind game. Apart from the usual arcade mode, it also comes equipped with a number of other features that include tournaments and achievements. Coming from none other than Namco Bandai Games, this title was launched just yesterday, and can be gained now by those who own devices infused with Android 2.2 and above.
Although the core game is free, Pac-Man + Tournaments contains micro-transactions. A unique control scheme has been granted to the gameplay so as to make the title relevant for touch-based interfaces. It involves either swiping fingers across the screen to move the creature in the desired direction or using a small arcade-like lever placed at the bottom of the screen. Either way, it becomes extremely toiling for fingers to perform so much of work in such quick succession. At least this is what we experienced while we had a go at it for a few minutes.
Those longing for the classic arcade gameplay can start with playing it in its original form. As for those looking for some more challenges, there’s the Tournaments section which they can dive into. This feature claims to proffer new tournaments on a regular basis, alongside fresh mazes and color schemes. Interestingly, real world prizes such as plush toys are also part of the whole affair apart from other bonus items that can be won.
A look into the history books and we realized that this iconic character has been thriving in gaming industry for more than thirty years now. Since its initial arcade release, it has made its presence felt in a number of different games derived from the original. At the moment, a plethora of official as well as unofficial offerings are available out there for gamers to play at their will. And the eponymous character is a social phenomenon of sorts, thanks to its popularity among all generations of the gaming community.
Pac-Man + Tournaments can be downloaded through the Google Play store for free at the moment. In-game however, there are slight payments that crop up in the form of micro-transactions. But the core game can be played by entirely ignoring them.