The recurring theme of my Shadow Labyrinth experience has been that it’s not what it seems. When the Secret Level anthology first introduced me to the concept of this gritter take on Pac-Man, I hated ...

Shadow Labyrinth PS5 Review. A Metroidvania taking inspiration from the iconic maze-chasing mascot Pac-Man sounds like a nutty mash-up, but this is how Bandai Namco has chosen to set itself apart from ...

At its core, Shadow Labyrinth takes on the Sci-Fi horror genre similar to games like Metroid. However, what Bandai Namco does really well is fleshing out the concept of Pac-Man to fit this more mature ...

Video games being self-referential is about as special as grocery store sushi, but Shadow Labyrinth is like how Kroger started dusting its spicy California rolls with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos crumbs. The ...

With Pac-Man hitting its 45th anniversary, the gaming’s most recognizable icons has manifested his mid-life crisis into a Metroidvania called Shadow Labyrinth. Originating from a maze, Pac-Man’s ...

Zach McKay is a writer from the United States, and a game lover since he stole his dad’s N64 controller to play Ocarina of Time. He has been playing video games for the better part of 25 years and ...

As strange as it is, I was really on board for Shadow Labyrinth. I try to maintain a why not policy when it comes to games, so when someone asks, "Why would Bandai Namco make an ultra-dark ...

When I first learned that the Secret Level episode based on Pac-Man was actually a backdoor pilot for a game based on an all-time classic, I must admit I was a bit sceptical. However, every good thing ...

From exploration made tedious by annoying checkpointing to the one-note combat, Shadow Labyrinth is a largely dull adaptation of Pac-Man's gritty Secret Level episode. Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action ...

Have you ever played the Ender series? They’re these fantastic, 2D games that prioritizing quick responses and dodges to enemy attacks while also gradually developing your protagonist’s abilities to ...

Shadow Labyrinth isn’t the most original game, but it has some interesting ideas thanks to its Pac-Man twist. Shadow Labyrinth isn’t the most original game, but it has some interesting ideas thanks to ...

They made a direct sequel to the Amazon Prime short that ends with Pac-Man murdering a man and it’s actually awesome. Pac-Man is celebrating his 45th anniversary in 2025 and to celebrate, Bandai Namco ...