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[MrPliskin]

I reclaimed my top 200 spot after falling into top 500 for a while, it's kinda shame I stopped playing for a month, if I would have seen that I can so easily rack up better scores in the 10min score trials I would have easily been in the top 100 or so

Overall?

 

[added_time]

I S ranked every stage and now my rank is around 900.. still not done with this game... I love it so much!

 

[MrPliskin]

Sorry for the massive bump!

Anyone still playing this? I usually get in a few games per week, just 5 minute CE mode. Everything else feels too long / complex. I can mellow out to these patterns and just "go". Still my go to DD game by miles.

Though it does piss me off when I'm on a good run and screw something up :lol I've plateaued right around 1.9 Million points.

 

[TheOGB]

I just bought this

goddamn son, so good. Only time I've had more fun playing Pac-Man was Pac-Man Battle Royal. Which is basically this, but with 4 people.

 

[MrPliskin]

I just bought this

goddamn son, so good. Only time I've had more fun playing Pac-Man was Pac-Man Battle Royal Which is basically this, but with 4 people.

Pac-Man Battle was GREAT.

BTW, all that talk of mello? Just went out the window! Man, I was on an AMAZING run, and got AHEAD of my ghost chain to the point where they literally cut me off trying to catch up and ruined my run, lol.

The only downside to this game and high score runs is there is a very strict pattern you have to follow since it's timed. Though, that's what also makes it highly replayable for me. I hate playing games for LONG periods of time to get high scores. This does it just right for me.

 

[lazybones18]

I have not played this game in months. I do wonder if they ever fixed the leaderboards though

 

[PetriP-TNT]

Overall?

Overall. I think I did get to top 100 eventually but now I haven't played at all since late November (PS3, I think 360 scores might be harder). Championship II 5 min is the only one I can't seem to get S rank in, so I have racked some major scores on everything else.

This is pretty much my favorite PSN game, maybe I'll play some rounds for fun today again.

 

[pslayer666]

I have not played this game in months.

Me neither. I don't really know if I can afford the time for it though. Last time I got addicted to it and all I was playing was just this one stage all the time :lol Total OCD.


Amazing game!!!

 

[KenOD]

I wish I could forget all that I knew about this game so I could enjoy it fresh. Once I learned the "best way" for every single score run and time trial (without just watching the videos and memorising other people's routes) it just lost the addictive draw of it for me.

That's not a slight against it as I played so many hours and competing with my friends on leader boards was more than worth it, I just want to recapture that. I guess new stages as DLC would do that, but I don't expect that to happen.

Huh, been months since I've played and I've gone down to 297, I'm still happy with that and once being in the top 100.

 

[Hispanicguy]

This, along with Geometry Wars 2, is one of the most addictive games I have ever played. I usually play this when I want to take a break from an RPG or COD sessions.

My best accomplishment is being #5 on the Time Trials (short) leaderboards for Championship II. Short #10 is where I need to improve if I want to move any higher but I've been trying ever since release and I still cannot figure out the best route.

Currently #384 overall.

My weakness is ghost combo. Not really fond of that mode but plan on practicing it....someday. Haven't really messed with other game modes. Usually stick to time trials (short) but really need to dive into score attack.

Guess i'll be playing a few rounds later today, lol. Thanks for bumping this back into my life.

 

[jbueno]

I´m still sour this isn´t available in Mexico´s marketplace on Xbox. I want to give you money Namco, you just won´t let me.

 

[Jaeyden]

This is the most addictive game ever. Been having a friendly little rivalry with a buddie for the last couple months. Just broke into the top 50 (Game mode total) a few days ago. I know I can get into the top 40 this week and I feel like I've got the momentum to squeeze into the top 20, but still a long road to go and at least a month or so for sure. Definitely one of the best games I bought on PSN this gen.

 

[added_time]

Definitely one of the best games I bought on PSN this gen.

Same on XBLA. I would put it in my top 3 for sure.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

This is the most addictive game ever. Been having a friendly little rivalry with a buddie for the last couple months. Just broke into the top 50 (Game mode total) a few days ago. I know I can get into the top 40 this week and I feel like I've got the momentum to squeeze into the top 20, but still a long road to go and at least a month or so for sure. Definitely one of the best games I bought on PSN this gen.

Most likely TOP-1 for me.

 

[RadarScope1]

Buuuuuuuump! Waka waka waka, bitches!

UPDATE: Namco is releasing a free title update for Pac-Man CE DX on Sept. 25 on XBLA and PSN. The complete game, now called Pac-Man CE DX+ will be released released on Steam that same day for $10. This is the first appearance of either Pac-Man CE game on Steam. There's a trailer on the linked Steam page.

So, what's in the update?

BIG EATER COURSE: A new challenge with more ghosts on screen that you can eat and in which it will be vital to manage your way out while still powered-up.
MOUNTAIN COURSE: A technical mountain-like course in which ghosts might take shortcuts to catch up with you.
CHAMPIONSHIP III & HIGHWAY II COURSES: Highly popular Highway and Championship II maps redesigned for an increased challenge in which using bombs strategically will be crucial to beat top scores.

RALLY-X SKIN: PAC-MAN’s automotive makeover! New skins, characters and BGM that will turn all your courses into Rally-X races.
DIG DUG SKIN: Dig Dug tries it Pac-man style! New skins, characters and BGM that will turn all your courses into Dig Dug adventures.
PAC IS BACK SKIN: Transport all your courses into the world of "PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures"!

PAC STEPS BGM: Enjoy new organic-sounding music centered on real instruments or electronic music built around distorted synth tracks.
RE-ENTRANCE BGM: PAC-MAN CE DX main menu "ENTRANCE" remixed and extended version now playable during the races. That's right - Giant Bomb's "Best Original Song of 2010" is now playable in-game!

 

[Roto13]

I was under the impression the new courses were to be paid DLC on PSN and XBLA?

 

[RadarScope1]

Free, baby.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

For free? I was/am going to buy this on PC but just playing it on PS3 is pretty tempting too...

I also want the Windows Phone version, tried the trial and it was awesome.

 

[Phineous_2]

Title update is live on PS3. Store has not updated so none of the new content is available yet.

 

[Roto13]

Free, baby.

"Add-ons are available! Select this banner to purchase them now!"

Doesn't sound too free. Some things are free (skins you can unlock) but it looks like the new courses are paid.

EDIT: Courses:

Mountain
Big Eater
Championship III and Highway II bundle

$2 each.

Skins:
Dug Dug
Rally-X
Pac is Back

$2 each.

BGM:

Pac-Steps
Reentrance

$1 each.

It looks like there's supposed to be a bundle of everything but it's not on the store. (Maybe the store hasn't finished updating.) It doesn't say how much that's supposed to cost.

You unlock a skin for getting all the trophies and earning all the new medals (like trophies but don't get added to your trophy list) but I don't know if it's one of the paid skins or a different skin.

New interface is awful. Cluttered and ugly with tiny, tiny text. The medal descriptions are tiny green text on green backgrounds that only appear when you press X and then disappear after a second before you can finish reading.

 

[Phineous_2]

Store is updated. PSBlog post is up.

All-inclusive pack is not listed. I guess it's releasing at a later date.

Edit: Agreed about the terrible interface.

 

[Roto13]

A quarter of the medals are for bragging about earning trophies and medals on Facebook.

Oh, Bamco.

 

[RadarScope1]

"Add-ons are available! Select this banner to purchase them now!"

Doesn't sound too free. Some things are free (skins you can unlock) but it looks like the new courses are paid.

EDIT: Courses:

Mountain
Big Eater
Championship III and Highway II bundle

$2 each.

Skins:
Dug Dug
Rally-X
Pac is Back

$2 each.

BGM:

Pac-Steps
Reentrance

$1 each.

It looks like there's supposed to be a bundle of everything but it's not on the store. (Maybe the store hasn't finished updating.) It doesn't say how much that's supposed to cost.

You unlock a skin for getting all the trophies and earning all the new medals (like trophies but don't get added to your trophy list) but I don't know if it's one of the paid skins or a different skin.

New interface is awful. Cluttered and ugly with tiny, tiny text. The medal descriptions are tiny green text on green backgrounds that only appear when you press X and then disappear after a second before you can finish reading.

Man, those fuckers. Too good to be true, I guess. Everything I'd read said it was free. Well, if you're a first-time purchaser on steam, then you'll get it all of it ... I guess?

 

[Roto13]

Man, those fuckers. Too good to be true, I guess. Everything I'd read said it was free. Well, if you're a first-time purchaser on steam, then you'll get it all of it ... I guess?

The DLC is all listed separately on Steam, but there's a bundle for the game and all the DLC for $15.

 

[EmergentFocus]

The DLC is all listed separately on Steam, but there's a bundle for the game and all the DLC for $15.

And if you preordered, all the DLC is supposed to be included for free.

 

[Sinatar]

Yea I pre-ordered on Steam and got all the DLC.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

I'm sure at some point during the next Holiday Steam sale you'll be able to get the game and all the DLC for some ludicrously cheap price anyway.

 

[ChaosXVI]

I can't wait for the new courses for this game...I played the shit out of it, I have the 6th highest legitimate score on Highway Ghost Combo last I checked on Xbox 360.

My Xbox is 40 miles away from me presently, and now I feel like I NEED to attempt to beat my Ghost Combo score yet again...I think it was 900 last I checked...how the hell anyone topped me I cannot comprehend.

 

[Aerocrane]

Number one in Time Trial (Short) on Championship II on PC

The time trial mode is really addicting.

 

[Mindlog]

About to get some time with the game. Less than 230 top scores on one of the new boards (360.) That's not a lot. Still went in for the all you can eat and double dipping on PC.

 

[PolyphonicBoy]

I'm having issues with the PC version. After a few games it starts stuttering and I need to quit and restart. Seems like a memory leak issue. Hope they patch it soon as I really love the game.

No option to up the resolution is a shame too.

 

[Aerocrane]

I'm having issues with the PC version. After a few games it starts stuttering and I need to quit and restart. Seems like a memory leak issue. Hope they patch it soon as I really love the game.

No option to up the resolution is a shame too.

The PC version is unfortunately based on a mobile version of the game. The assets look a bit blurry at larger resolutions and the options are very lacking.

 

[Roto13]

Got a new high score in Score Attack 5 Minutes in the Dungeon course. Didn't get the ribbon for getting a new high score.

Lovely.

 

[jvm]

Got a new high score in Score Attack 5 Minutes in the Dungeon course. Didn't get the ribbon for getting a new high score.

Lovely.

What do you even get for earning a ribbon? Just a graphic on the screen?

 

[Roto13]

What do you even get for earning a ribbon? Just a graphic on the screen?

Get all the ribbons and trophies and you unlock a new skin.

 

[jvm]

Get all the ribbons and trophies and you unlock a new skin.

Is that skin included with the DLC? Because I really, really despise anything related to Facebook postings. :|

 

[Roto13]

Is that skin included with the DLC? Because I really, really despise anything related to Facebook postings. :|

I don't think it is but I'm not sure.

I posted stuff on Facebook and immediately deleted each thing as it went up. *shrug*

 

[RadarScope1]

The PC version is unfortunately based on a mobile version of the game. The assets look a bit blurry at larger resolutions and the options are very lacking.

Holy shit. Are you kidding me? They couldn't use the console versions as a base? Can you post any pics?

 

[jvm]

I don't think it is but I'm not sure.

I posted stuff on Facebook and immediately deleted each thing as it went up. *shrug*

Oh. You can do that? Does it remove it from the stream of info others get about you?

 

[The Cowboy]

Is that skin included with the DLC? Because I really, really despise anything related to Facebook postings. :|

No, its nothing to do with DLC. When you get all trophies and medals you unlock the original (classic) Pac-man level skin.

For your most recent question, yes when you delete the posting it also deletes it from other people news feeds (its as if you never posted it).

 

[jvm]

No, its nothing to do with DLC. When you get all trophies and medals you unlock the original (classic) Pac-man level skin.

For your most recent question, yes when you delete the posting it also deletes it from other people news feeds (its as if you never posted it).

Ok. I guess I'll give it a whirl. I really hate the way Facebook/Twitter have infected games. Sorry if y'all really like it, but it gives me the heebie-jeebies.

 

[Roto13]

Oh. You can do that? Does it remove it from the stream of info others get about you?

Of course you can delete anything you post on Facebook.

 

[jvm]

Of course you can delete anything you post on Facebook.

I realize I'm the old man here, and all that, but it isn't clear to me what happens when you post something and someone else shares it with others. What happens then? Does it also delete everyone else's copy?

And, no, the NSA probably doesn't delete their copy.

 

[Aerocrane]

Holy shit. Are you kidding me? They couldn't use the console versions as a base? Can you post any pics?

The biggest thing that makes me think this was based on a mobile version is the assets, the game looks blurry at 1920x1200 with black bars at top and bottom of the screen.
Click for fullsize images.

In the second screenshot you can see at the top next to the high score a pause button that is clickable, and at the bottom a gear which opens a settings screen when clicked.
In that menu there is an option labelled "Display Controller". It reduces the size of the screen to show virtual directional buttons and a bomb button for those who play the game by using mouse or touch.

In the control settings there is an option labelled touch/mouse operation which uses this display setting. Even the main menu looks somewhat like it was designed for touch. I wouldn't be too surprised if this version of the game appeared on the Windows 8 App Store with some sort of XBL integration for achievements.

The black bars are present in all of my screenshots because in game there is no resolution option, only a toggle for fullscreen.

 

[The Cowboy]

In the control settings there is an option labelled touch/mouse operation which uses this display setting. Even the main menu looks somewhat like it was designed for touch. I wouldn't be too surprised if this version of the game appeared on the Windows 8 App Store with some sort of XBL integration for achievements.

The black bars are present in all of my screenshots because in game there is no resolution option, only a toggle for fullscreen.

The Windows 8 app store has had Pac-Man DX for a while now (and it was updated to DX+ the day the Steam version came out), the assets in that release are identical (exactly the same images) to the assets in the Steam release (I checked).

It looks as though they simply copied over the Windows 8 app version and put it on Steam.

I would love the game, but it seems they went the very easy route of just taking what was already available (the Win 8 version) and transferred it to Steam, instead of taking the console version with better assets (if they are in fact better) and putting that onto Steam (also it could be the up scaling in the console version is just better).
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Unfortunately due to the lack of a resolution option, it will be a bit hard to modify the assets (they can be edited quite easily) to look better on higher resolution screens (maybe it is easy and I just suck ). I did a test already on 1 of the stages and manually changed the images from 720p to proper 1080p and instead of getting a clearer picture - the images gets stretched way beyond what is viewable. I suppose it would be possible to make the 720p assets better looking but they'd still be up scaled (it is shocking they didn't include a res option and higher res assets)..

 

[Roto13]

I realize I'm the old man here, and all that, but it isn't clear to me what happens when you post something and someone else shares it with others. What happens then? Does it also delete everyone else's copy?

And, no, the NSA probably doesn't delete their copy.

My goodness. The Facebook feed you see when you log in to Facebook is just other people's things arranged in a certain way to be easily consumable by you. If those things get deleted, they also disappear from the feed and everywhere else. Otherwise there wouldn't be much point to the option to delete things in the first place.

And if you're really bothered by it, you can make a secondary Facebook account specifically for games and promotions and all those things that spam your feed. That's also an option.

 

[CaptainRizla]

Not very happy that the leaderboards are still filled with what I can only assume are glitchers.

 

[Aerocrane]

Not very happy that the leaderboards are still filled with what I can only assume are glitchers.

Its a problem on every platform, there is no check on if the score of the replay matches the score submitted to the leaderboards. It seems Namco just doesn't care about keeping the leaderboards competitive.

 

[RadarScope1]

Thanks for the pics, Aerocrane.

I'm afraid I'm a bit ignorant when it comes to the Win8 App Store - is everything there supposed to run on Win mobile as well as desktop? Anyone know if the game runs on a windows phone?

I guess I'm just asking so that we could maybe do a PSA on the news side of the board letting people know the Steam version of the game is sub par to the console version - IF that is in fact the case. My shitty PC can't play games of any type, really, so I can't compare at all.

 

[Aerocrane]

I'm afraid I'm a bit ignorant when it comes to the Win8 App Store - is everything there supposed to run on Win mobile as well as desktop? Anyone know if the game runs on a windows phone?

The Windows 8 App Store as I understand it is more targeted toward the tablet devices running Windows 8 than desktop computers. Software from there can only run on Windows 8, not on Windows Phone 8. There is a separate version of Pac-Man CE DX for Windows Phone, but it has less levels and 3 & 5 minute score attack instead of 5 & 10 minute score attack like on consoles. Also the leaderboards seem to be broken on that version unless I am the only person to have bought and played the game.

I guess I'm just asking so that we could maybe do a PSA on the news side of the board letting people know the Steam version of the game is sub par to the console version - IF that is in fact the case. My shitty PC can't play games of any type, really, so I can't compare at all.

It really is a low effort PC port, it doesn't look great and it is very lacking in terms of options. No key rebinding or resolution or other graphics options besides a fullscreen mode toggle, but a couple Steam specific features: cloud saves and achievements. I would get the console version instead if I had to make a choice. It looks better graphically and has Trophies on the PS3 and Achievements on Xbox 360. I don't know about making a PSA on the other section of the forums, but I wouldn't be able to make a new thread anyway. If you feel that it should be done, feel free to use the screenshots I posted as evidence.