{"id":1159820,"date":"2026-02-10T01:07:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T01:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/urn:uuid:7d5b729a-dbc4-4891-b11f-df573c47feb8"},"modified":"2026-02-10T01:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T01:07:07","slug":"pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5\/","title":{"rendered":"Pac-Man-inspired action platformer Shadow Labyrinth launches July 18 on PS5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">Shadow Labyrinth is the forthcoming 2D action platformer from our team at Bandai Namco Studios where players will control Swordsman No.8, summoned to a mysterious planet by the enigmatic Puck to complete a mission where others have failed. The two will discover secrets and battle huge bosses in their struggle to survive. The concept of a dark Pac-Man game is bold new ground for the brand, delivering a unique experience that existing and new PAC players will be excited to dig into. Shadow Labyrinth emerges from the darkness on July 18.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Gamers may have noticed that Puck looks quite a bit like Pac-Man, and there\u2019s the amazing visual of a huge foreboding and dark Pac-Man chomping down on the body of a downed foe. But Shadow Labyrinth\u2019s inspiration from Pac-Man is more than skin deep, our team worked to build from the ground up with careful consideration of what it means to be a Pac-Man game.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The iconic maze is second only to Pac-Man himself when considering the core factors of a Pac game. We wanted to apply that principle to our game where the characters are just as important as the place where we find them. Arcade Pac-Man\u2019s maze is immersive, and we wanted to bring that to life on a broader scale. The map of this mysterious planet when viewed zoomed out is itself a massive maze, and like the original Pac-Man, you must get familiar with the maze to best your enemies. The original arcade game\u2019s maze was set upon a background of darkness, Shadow Labyrinth takes this one step further by having our story take place in the depths of outer space on a dark and mysterious planet where survival means tougher challenges in deeper levels. You either reach the end or are consumed trying.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">When you approach a Pac-Man arcade machine you are greeted by a joystick, so we thought, controlling Pac-Man is quite simple, right? It\u2019s just a joystick. But as you progress through each level the on-screen action of dodging Ghosts gets intense. Shadow Labyrinth gives players a variety of actions and weapons to use, but we wanted the player inputs to feel natural, not overwhelming \u2013 like that simple joystick. We also wanted to give the player as much choice as possible, letting them choose which direction they would like to explore first. Like original arcade Pac-Man, the action in Shadow Labyrinth gets seriously intense and we felt that an approachable control scheme and the flexibility to explore the directions they\u2019re curious about would help deepen player immersion similar to the original arcade game.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-3.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">There are in fact 3 modes of play in Shadow Labyrinth. Controlling Swordsman No.8 is all about weapon use and artfully dodging, and Mini Puck mode is all about exploring hidden and out of reach pathways. These in themselves feel very Pac-Man, but the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> mode of play is effectively Shadow Labyrinth\u2019s version of a Power Pellet: GAIA, the robotic giant with devastating force. Using GAIA, players can damage enemies that might have otherwise been too strong, break through barriers (a reference to the arcade game Super Pac-Man), and actually eat enemies. But just like a Power Pellet, this power is not endless, and must be used strategically to, as Pac-Man fans say, \u201cturn the tables\u201d on your enemies.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-4.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Pac-Man is always eating Dots, Power Pellets, and Ghosts to level up and keep going. We wanted to expand on the core concept of consuming in Shadow Labyrinth to include eating to defeat foes but also eating as a means of powering up. In the game, you can choose to eat enemies instead of slashing them until defeated.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-5.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you do choose to eat them then you\u2019ll gain different resources depending on the enemy you\u2019ve eaten. These resources can then be used to acquire and upgrade your abilities. So, in Shadow Labyrinth too you must eat to progress, not only to get further but also to grow from prey to the apex predator.<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-6.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5-6.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">But where are the Ghosts? We didn\u2019t forget them. In Shadow Labyrinth, amongst many of the vile creatures you must destroy or be haunted by are the G-Hosts: parasitic organisms that have taken over monsters and machines of the planet to create something new and terrifying. These encounters serve as formidable boss battles fitting for the primary antagonists of the arcade original. You\u2019ll encounter the G-Hosts based upon Pac-Man Ghosts such as Pinky, never revealed until now, as twisted boss battles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-video-403257\"><video data-src=\"https:\/\/stream.mux.com\/rC000202jZRtesd02CrUiBYXmdvleZJkC02qxbN3Q02PLSn6o\/capped-1080p.mp4?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJyQzAwMDIwMmpaUnRlc2QwMkNyVWlCWVhtZHZsZVpKa0MwMnF4Yk4zUTAyUExTbjZvIiwiYXVkIjoidiIsImV4cCI6MTc0MzE4MjM1MCwia2lkIjoiNEw1eU9janJWMU5VcVZ6Y1V2SkJuMXdUbTRlVEdHOU1oMDIwMVlrNWp1OU5BIn0.XOJQ_VxtScolmCA1KQvickVLnsB1NMSg5uf97mRYjpOL7kLFKSGQHKe4dbB8hvccyLbbimwl2HmKc47As5Ny-Gvktb354Ek71UkyfrYfGYeWA2VnfafiYkVMz6qEmhW6QBS1ARpO6CBO_AVmCffcmwnTwU4--s2Z0x3gb5Sq3J1qnjJA4wYuvNjsw_-A3UwJhABnvfSuToln0Tuf3UoX6fs19vFgZo7ewILCtdX1WnEY877Ys2hD1C-wAWFVb0mBPOHZCXk8rK2LVp02qB3W1vB81QAImdGS6uUwNlzA8d4JpfLXdCROYeCn9sdDnPkUcjZxjOP8EQ0Ue5H23IbRrA\" preload=\"metadata\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" autoplay controls loop muted playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">Shadow Labyrinth takes inspiration from the legacy of games in the genre as well as being built using the DNA of Pac-Man. But eagle-eyed gamers have already started to notice clues that Shadow Labyrinth takes place in the larger chronology of the UGSF (United Galaxy Space Force) timeline: a shared universe that connects many of Bandai Namco\u2019s space-themed games. As players explore the massive map of Shadow Labyrinth\u2019s world, they\u2019ll encounter some familiar looking enemies like those from the Dig Dug series, Bosconian, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-video-403260\"><video data-src=\"https:\/\/stream.mux.com\/exm2HtLr01Xm5eLOlrJSK7pjKJkdqH00SR5P6xNEGBvgY\/capped-1080p.mp4?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJleG0ySHRMcjAxWG01ZUxPbHJKU0s3cGpLSmtkcUgwMFNSNVA2eE5FR0J2Z1kiLCJhdWQiOiJ2IiwiZXhwIjoxNzQzMTgyMzUwLCJraWQiOiI0TDV5T2NqclYxTlVxVnpjVXZKQm4xd1RtNGVUR0c5TWgwMjAxWWs1anU5TkEifQ.Nsl_LKKhv8otewQVNesfuoWE7H0HSQSPK-znh8WJ7w5PXEoO74G8QdqEGCT01_e6JHXXpkow46QPX4M8g7yNNDkypjldFs4pnrNRW75yllXRQ97mvcRvCR1LUDnSqEpOfZ7dwtGeSAJl7cJ9IcwbYCgDrlEqiAkDLKjus3PpRkTs_BqeoPap4jupRiGJvOI2usFZpA_6YhRIqf_5iPBErSEEulK2mMQGGzFmP2m9_E9oBpEBfKpZj5E3cj6BTPk-aXU_SxCb2YKBLmoqUTDWGkGnhamm5-QGr-Y9_jxeMvyeTyeRDOzR_4KMqxoEUfSitkb4531st3bq5w8T1k0R8g\" preload=\"metadata\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" autoplay controls loop muted playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\">Shadow Labyrinth comes to PlayStation 5 on July 18!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/2025\/03\/27\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shadow Labyrinth is the forthcoming 2D action platformer from our team at Bandai Namco Studios where players will control Swordsman No.8, summoned to a mysterious planet by the enigmatic Puck to complete a mission where others have failed. The two will discover secrets and battle huge bosses in their struggle to survive. The concept of a dark Pac-Man game is bold new ground for the brand, delivering a unique experience that existing and new PAC players will be excited to dig into. Shadow Labyrinth emerges from the darkness on July 18. Gamers may have noticed that Puck looks quite a bit like Pac-Man, and there\u2019s the amazing visual of a huge foreboding and dark Pac-Man chomping down on the body of a downed foe. But&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"excerpt-more\"><a class=\"blog-excerpt button\" href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/pac-man-inspired-action-platformer-shadow-labyrinth-launches-july-18-on-ps5\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1159821,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[316],"tags":[706,44,45,15676],"class_list":["post-1159820","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-official-playstation","tag-bandai-namco","tag-ps4","tag-ps5","tag-shadow-labyrinth"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Pac-Man-inspired action platformer Shadow Labyrinth launches July 18 on PS5 | Arcader News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Shadow Labyrinth is the forthcoming 2D action platformer from our team 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