Review · Action · PC · Nintendo 3DS · Wii U
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PC · Nintendo 3DS · Wii U · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3
Monkey Bar Games · 2014
LumiScore
48/100
Caution
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2 is an action platformer that helps kids develop problem solving and spatial awareness through colorful challenges.
Growth (BDS)
32
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.42 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.13 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2 offers moderate benefits in problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, memory, attention, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. Players need to navigate mazes, defeat enemies using different power-ups, and plan their routes, which can engage these cognitive and motor skills. The game also features a narrative of defending a world from ghouls, which can offer a sense of purpose and achievement.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game has minimal risks. Violence is cartoonish and infrequent, with no realistic depictions or consequences. There are no notable dopamine manipulation tactics, monetization pressures, or social risks. The game's content is suitable for a wide audience.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.