Pac Man's Character Design, is it the right one?

[ChillerDuu]

I was never too keen on Pac-Man to begin with thinking they'd go with the newer design with eye balls and teeth. Eugh! Seemed too uncanny and strange for me to like. I think it's the look they decided to go with that really sold people on his inclusion in the game, me included. The classic look just fits better with the other characters.

As an added bonus, no voice, just classic sounds. They played it safe and old school making him all the more timeless and charming. I love him now.

 

[Azureyoshi]

This was a great choice for him. I think this design is a great compromise for people who either preferred the "8-Bit arcade style Pac-Man" or the "Pac-Land - Pac-Man World Pac-Man". It blends the best of both worlds into one character (Kinda similar to Mega Man). And for people who like the Pac-Man Party & Ghostly Adventures Pac-Man design (Like myself), they might add that as an alternate costume (Won't be upset if they don't). We'll see in due time. As for now though, I'm very happy with this design choice for Pac-Man!

 

[κomıc]

I like this design more. But I do like his new design. I think it's more vibrant. I hope it is an alt.

 

[smashbro29]

They have no problem going with classic Pac Man.
Yet they use modern Sonic.
All my rage.

There's a massive difference there.

New Sonic isn't a reboot or some other asinine ****. It's the same character slightly taller with colored eyes. I would have been fine with classic Sonic but the new one retains what made the old one special in what is a rare case of a good video game mascot redesign.

 

[Xavier :D]

Yes. It was the right choice.

 

[BlitznBurst]

They have no problem going with classic Pac Man.
Yet they use modern Sonic.
All my rage.

Because Sonic's modern design has been around far longer than his classic one. Classic Sonic was around from 1991-1999, while Modern Sonic has been around since 1999. For all intents and purposes modern Sonic is his most iconic design.

Meanwhile Pac-Man's newest design is from a show that nobody likes and a cheap tie-in game that nobody played, and is pretty much universally hated. Maybe if they had used the Sonic Boom designs you would have a point.

 

[TheMagicalKuja]

I'm still baffled by all the hate Sonic's Unleashed->current design gets. It's every way better than what we've seen in the early days. People's nostalgia boners have pretty much screwed over Sonic just as much as any of Sega's bad decisions regarding him.

 

[Bauske]

I'm still baffled by all the hate Sonic's Unleashed->current design gets. It's every way better than what we've seen in the early days. People's nostalgia boners have pretty much screwed over Sonic just as much as any of Sega's bad decisions regarding him.

Dude, I feel ya, but on the Pac-Man side. Everyone hates on the Ghostly Adventures, saying it's so bad, but I don't see it. It's definitely different, but I think he's just as adorable, fun, and lively in the new persona. It's just personal preference, but to me as a Pac-Man fan, I love anything Pac-Man regardless, but I actually do enjoy Ghostly Adventures.

I'm sure Sonic Boom will receive much the same gripes, but people will still enjoy it.

 

[Dreamking]

I'm satisfied with Pac's look in this game and I do hope his Pac Land costume gets in as an alt especially considering that Pac Land is to be Pac Man's Wii U stage.

 

[silvR1995]

I'm satisfied with Pac's look in this game and I do hope his Pac Land costume gets in as an alt especially considering that Pac Land is to be Pac Man's Wii U stage.

IIRC, Isn't Pac's 'Land' costume simply him with a hat? That's what I've seen.

 

[SegaNintendoUbisoft]

Dude, I feel ya, but on the Pac-Man side. Everyone hates on the Ghostly Adventures, saying it's so bad, but I don't see it. It's definitely different, but I think he's just as adorable, fun, and lively in the new persona. It's just personal preference, but to me as a Pac-Man fan, I love anything Pac-Man regardless, but I actually do enjoy Ghostly Adventures.

I'm sure Sonic Boom will receive much the same gripes, but people will still enjoy it.

I think the difference is that Ghostly Adventures is a reboot, while Sonic Boom is just a separate branch of the franchise that won't replace the current Sonic. People were a bit more positive towards Boom when they found out it wasn't a reboot.

 

[Ryu Myuutsu]

What is Pacman's current design? I'm afraid I'm not much into the games lately.
Either way, this design choice was perfect. It was obvious that his four-limbed design would take prevalence over the old-school one since it fits more in a fighting game, but been able to transform into it's original form is awesome.

 

[Pacack]

What is Pacman's current design? I'm afraid I'm not much into the games lately.
Either way, this design choice was perfect. It was obvious that his four-limbed design would take prevalence over the old-school one since it fits more in a fighting game, but been able to transform into it's original form is awesome.

That's his current design.

 

[SomewhatMystia]

Only issue I have with the design is that Pac-Man looks *really* strange with teeth.

 

[Pacack]

Only issue I have with the design is that Pac-Man looks *really* strange with teeth.

The reason a lot of people dislike the design so much is because of this picture:

Not the best. The previous pictures are much better and show off the better parts of the design.

Though I do agree that Pac-Man with teeth is odd.

 

[Pride of Epsilon]

I personally find Pack-Man's design strange, but fitting for the game. I agree, though, that seeing teeth on him is strange.

 

[Cpt.]

I just don't like his eyes... but its prey gud.

 

[Pride of Epsilon]

I just don't like his eyes... but its prey gud.

Yeah, the eyes seem a little awkward.

 

[Crendog]

His design could definitely be better but from looking at the reveal video it looks like they are implementing some retro pac man moves into the game

 

[Pacack]

I personally find Pack-Man's design strange, but fitting for the game. I agree, though, that seeing teeth on him is strange.

It's Pac-Man. As in, paku-paku, the onomatopoeia for eating. Not as in backpack.

 

[Pride of Epsilon]

It's Pac-Man. As in, paku-paku, the onomatopoeia for eating. Not as in backpack.

Sorry, I didn't pay attention when writing that. xD

 

[Mr Lange]

There's a massive difference there.

New Sonic isn't a reboot or some other asinine ****. It's the same character slightly taller with colored eyes. I would have been fine with classic Sonic but the new one retains what made the old one special in what is a rare case of a good video game mascot redesign.

Sonic's modern design is considerably more different than just "taller with colored eyes", and by all accounts is uglier and shallower than his original design. I've never liked the redesign nor the embarrassingly bad personality they gave to it. The design has only gotten worse over time as well. I can tell the Smash Bros devs tweaked his appearance to be a little more ambiguous with his legacy design though, so props to them for that.

 

[SomewhatMystia]

The reason a lot of people dislike the design so much is because of this picture:

Ghostly Adventures Pac

Not the best. The previous pictures are much better and show off the better parts of the design.

Though I do agree that Pac-Man with teeth is odd.

Yeah, that's definitely not the best. He looks all... weirdly stiff and posed (like someone posing an action figure) in it, unlike the earlier/toothy one.

 

[BridgesWithTurtles]

Ghostly Adventures Pac looks plastic/robotic. Like he's hard and inflexible. I really don't like it. Plus teeth.

Also, Adventure-era Sonic's design > Classic > Unleashed onward.

 

[D-idara]

They have no problem going with classic Pac Man.
Yet they use modern Sonic.
All my rage.

Because modern Sonic looks awesome and he looks better than Classic Sonic? (And I love Classic Sonic, mind you). He overall much more memorable and has a much more defined personality, choosing Classic Sonic wouldn't make any sense.

Ghostly Adventures Pac looks plastic/robotic. Like he's hard and inflexible. I really don't like it. Plus teeth.

Also, Adventure-era Sonic's design > Classic > Unleashed onward.

Unleashed Sonic = Best Sonic design.

 

[TheDarkKnightNoivern]

Funny how Sonic is the only 3rd party contender to use his modern look, while Mega Man and Pac-Man stick to their more classic looks.

Well now Modern Sonic is just as if not more recognisable than classic, this is what we've had since Sonic Adventure in 1998 while classic mega man and this pac-man have had recent games (9 and 10, World series). Also this sonic is much easier to make a moveset for

 

[YoPoYo9100]

I really like the design, and imo is the best choice for this game.

 

[ptrk83]

I too love his design.. very retro very nostalgic.. I also love how he is always smiling.. enjoys everything he does lol

 

[SpectreJordan]

Yes, yes...100 times yes. This IS Pac-Man!

 

[Cyberguy64]

That's his current design.

My problem with modern Pacman is that he's trying too hard to be "The cool, but unpopular kid." It's such an overdone character type, and I've yet to see one pulled off that wasn't incredibly annoying.

Classic Pac-man has a timeless, ageless, "devil-may-care" attitude about him. Like classic Mickey Mouse, he faces adversity with a look of shock, and then an unconcerned grin. He's got this, man. He's been around since the early 80s, after all.

That said, I still hope that some of this Pac-Man design gets some representation at some point:

 

[andalsoandy]

My problem with modern Pacman is that he's trying too hard to be "The cool, but unpopular kid." It's such an overdone character type, and I've yet to see one pulled off that wasn't incredibly annoying.

Classic Pac-man has a timeless, ageless, "devil-may-care" attitude about him. Like classic Mickey Mouse, he faces adversity with a look of shock, and then an unconcerned grin. He's got this, man. He's been around since the early 80s, after all.

That said, I still hope that some of this Pac-Man design gets some representation at some point:

That design was confirmed as an alt. costume in Famitsu I believe.

Personally I want his Pac-Land design the most, and if they added the American version as well (where he has regular looking eyes with whites and all) that would be fantastic.

 

[Dropkick JD]

You know, if they would have went with Pac-Man's modern design? I wouldn't use him.

Reason I immediately decided to main Pac-Man is because I have such fond memories of the one big arcade we have around here, and the tokens and posters showed Pac-Man. I always loved trying to win Pac-Man related prizes and playing the one classic machine. So many fond memories.

I have no fond memories of the over-done new design. I think it's ugly. Too much detail on something that never needed that much. Just like Chuck E Cheese's new design. No love for it.

Maybe it is just nostalgia. I don't give a single damn. I'm beyond glad they went with his classic design.

 

[Luigi580]

Well, the primary gaming community is definitely more likely to like the original/world version of Pac-Man since that's the version that everyone in the gaming universe will recognize and be happy with. Sure, The Ghostly Adventures Pac-Man has shown up in a game every now and then, but that version of him is more well known for the TV show.

 

[Placebo Effect]

Well seeing as this is a variation of his original artwork, yes.

Either way it's much better than that horrendous-looking/sounding Ghostly Adventures remake, and (imo) has much more character than just his arcade form.

 

[Knight Dude]

Yes. This is the absolute best Pac-Man design that they could have chosen. I know Sakurai wanted just the floating head Pac-Man. But Namco convincing him to use the Pac-Man World look was a very smart move.

I mean, when I think of Pac-Man, that's what I see. So I'm happy with the design.

 

[Paint_B]

I'm just happy they didn't have him use the voice from Ghostly Adventures... that would be annoying.

 

[D-idara]

Great. Exaggerations
Doesn't help that fans still hate The Blur's current, pre-Boom design.

The number of people who hate Modern Sonic's Unleashed design have been decreasing rapidly since Unleashed and Colors. He really looks like the best Sonic because Unleashed grabbed the 06' design and added some small things from the Classic design to make Sonic seem more friendly.

They obviously chose all the best designs possible for the third parties, Sonic looks expressive and his mouth's on the side like it should always be, like on Unleashed, Colors and Generations. Megaman looks and feels like his highest point, and Pac-Man's design feels classic.

For me, the Pac-Man Party design looks good, but the Ghostly Adventures design rubs me the wrong way...still, this was the best design they could use, the most recognizable, memorable and cartoony Pac-Man, like @Young Horsetail mentioned. Although I still think Sonic should get his classic counterpart as an alt. costume (And don't get any ideas, Sakurai, don't go making him 'Young Sonic' or 'Toon Sonic').

 

[Aflay]

I couldn't picture a better Pac-Man. I love his Galaga moves, especially. I used to play Pac-Man and Galaga side by side at a Cici's pizza awhile back. I hated the pizza, but loved the games.

 

[AGES]

I couldn't picture a better Pac-Man. I love his Galaga moves, especially. I used to play Pac-Man and Galaga side by side at a Cici's pizza awhile back. I hated the pizza, but loved the games.

Man, thats pretty similar to how arcades would go for me too lmao. Me and my brother would sorta trick my parents into thinking we loved this one local bowling alley, so for our birthday parties sometimes we would have them at the alley where we would bowl for not too long and head straight to the arcade where our quarters went to die. In the retro corner(I'm still a fairly young one) alongside Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, etc. There sat Pac Man, Galaga, and Dig Dug, which those 3 were pretty easily my favorites out of the whole arcade, save for this one pinball game(I cant remember what brand for the life of me) as I was a pretty huge pinball kid, and still kinda am actually.

As for Pac Man's design I'm extremely happy with how he turned out, I definitely prefer this design even if it be because of nostalgia. Granted, I wouldn't have quite minded the new design but it is supposed to be extremely cartoony and embody a character that speaks a lot, it just wouldn't fit quite as nice without proper voice acting which would be preeeeetty annoying imo

 

[MeleeMario64]

oh yes, Ghostly adventures is a disgrace to Pac-Man

My thoughts exactly.