Pac-Man World 3 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Platformer

Pac-Man World 3

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SystemNintendo DS
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperNamco
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Namco and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, Pac-Man World 3 arrived on the Nintendo DS as a platformer.

Namco also made Pac 'n Roll, Pac-Pix and Trioncube for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pac-Man World 3 is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Pac-Man World 3 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Pac-Man World 3 cheats & codes

11 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Ground Pounding220EBE18 00000002
Infinite Health220EBE14 00000004
Infinite Lives220EBE0C 00000004
Max Score02086D3C 05F5E0FF
Widescreen02046074 00001C72
All Apples in Level CollectedD3000000 02086D90 F2086D70 00000004 D2000000 00000000

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Pac-Man World 3 walkthroughs & guides

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Pac-Man World 3 FAQ

Who made Pac-Man World 3?

It was developed by Namco and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Is Pac-Man World 3 multiplayer?

No. Pac-Man World 3 is a single-player game.

How long does Pac-Man World 3 take to play?

As a platformer, Pac-Man World 3 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Pac-Man World 3 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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