Okay, gamers, hold onto your controllers because Bandai Namco just dropped some super-exciting news! They’re bringing us a brand-new adventure called Shadow Labyrinth. Also, make sure you note this because this isn’t your grandma’s Pac-Man. The game will be released in 2025, and this sci-fi 2D action platformer promises to turn everything we thought we knew about our favorite yellow circle upside down, literally!
First revealed at The Game Awards, Shadow Labyrinth is described as “a genre-twisting alternate take” on the favorite franchise. I mean, who wouldn’t want to see Pac-Man venture into an alien world filled with war and monsters? Talk about a glow-up!
You’ll step into the shoes of Swordsman No.8 and explore through treacherous mazes while consuming everything that lurks in the shadows. Sounds intense, right? You’re not just munching on dots anymore. You’re fighting for survival against bizarre creatures! As if that wasn’t enough to get your heart racing, players will encounter PUCK, a mysterious guide who helps them explore this chaotic world.
The reveal trailer for the game can be found below:
The narrative kicks off after the events of the Secret Level animated short, where our hero wakes up on a planet still reeling from destruction. Bandai Namco explains that players must devour their surroundings to become apex predators in this hostile environment. They took everything we love about classic arcade gameplay and cranked it up to eleven!
This game doesn’t just rely on nostalgia and pulls inspiration from Bandai Namco’s rich library of arcade titles for its lore and setting. So expect familiar vibes mixed with new challenges that’ll keep you guessing around every corner.
If you’re as excited as I am (and how could you not be?), you’ll want to watch for more updates leading up to its launch. This isn’t just another game; it’s shaping up to be a wild ride full of surprises and challenges we can’t wait to tackle together!
