Facebook Gaming and Bandai Namco announced on Monday, December 6 the launch of PAC-MAN COMMUNITY, a classic game to be played in a new way that aims to connect players and gaming creators.

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook, which was recently rebranded to Meta, posted a video of Pac-Man Community to his Facebook page earlier this week.

“Gaming is a big part of the metaverse, and I’m looking forward to seeing games like this get more interactive and immersive,” Zuckerberg posted together with a PAC-MAN game video.

Facebook’s PAC-MAN is playable with up to three friends, which requires them to work together to finish mazes while competing for the greatest score.

Turn your community into a PAC! Introducing PAC-MAN COMMUNITY, the brand-new Facebook Instant Game where you can play with up to three friends, create original mazes and help give PAC-MAN a boost in the interactive Watch Mode! Check it out at https://t.co/4X6zxCuPS3 pic.twitter.com/AemPNOx2pV

— PAC-MAN Official (@officialpacman) December 6, 2021

Viewers may watch streamers play the game and pick sides in what Facebook describes as an “interactive PAC-MAN watch party” under the game’s Watch mode.

There’s also the option of playing with a Streamer, which allows viewers to enter immediately into a game with a single button press. Last but not least, there is a Maze Creator feature that allows gamers to make their own maps.

PAC-MAN COMMUNITY appears to be a creative attempt to reimagine the arcade classic while remaining true to the gameplay that has made PAC-MAN so popular.

The blend of co-op and competitive gameplay sounds comparable to Super Mario 3D World, and it may be a lot of fun for people who aren’t interested in the game’s streaming feature.

It’s also completely free to play and can be accessed from a variety of devices without the need to download anything. Of course, gamers who are less interested in these modern components can enjoy an old-school experience with PAC-MAN COMMUNITY, which includes the original arcade game.

Bandai Namco has come up with a variety of new methods to keep the traditional formula fresh throughout the years, and PAC-MAN COMMUNITY appears to be another one of them. The game is already being marketed as a “bridge to the metaverse” by Facebook, and the company has enormous ambitions to expand the game’s offerings throughout next year.

PAC-MAN COMMUNITY appears to be a key component of Facebook’s long-term goals and it will be fascinating to see if this new community succeeds in gaining a following.

Check out Facebook Gaming’s Pac-Man Community page and get ready to play with your friends at fb.gg/play/pacmancommunity.

Source: https://about.fb.com/news/2021/12/pac-man-community-facebook-gaming/