I was incredibly excited for this game so naturally I was ready to slam the button to purchase the game the moment it released. Unfortunately, it looks like Bandai Namco was serious when they listed having an i5 CPU, 6GB RAM, and an ok integrated graphics card as "minimum requirements" for the game.

I basically have those minimum requirements and the game runs like molasses. Nothing like watching Pac-Man truck along through the maze while the timer menacingly ticks away at a rate of 2 seconds per 1. Loading times are horrendously long, even taking like 3 minutes just to reach the title splash screen. Who knew Pac-Man would be so demanding as to needing an i7 to function?

Gameplay-wise, I managed to get through only the tutorial after a grueling 20-30 minutes due to the game eating up 2.5GB of my system memory while running. From what I was able to play, it's definitely a different feel than the precious CE games. The game tries a bit too hard to look flashy, which can lead to a lot of breaks in flow during play. CE was a very intense take on the classic, while CEDX became a high-tension maze runner with score attack in mind. CE2 instead embraces a "beat the clock" system where your new goal is to just clear all the levels and the boss. It'll take some time to get used to if you are a fan of CE and CEDX, but so far it just feels weird. Of course, if your computer can actually run the game smoothly I'm sure it'll help.

If your computer has the power to run Steam VR then you're pretty much ready to play and try out this new game. Otherwise, I have to say I cannot recommend this game until there's a complete overhaul in the game's efficiency allowing a proper playerbase to exist. I have since requested a refund for the game since I can't even play it properly anyway.

I was incredibly excited for this game so naturally I was ready to slam the button to purchase the game the moment it released. Unfortunately, it looks like Bandai Namco was serious when they listed having an i5 CPU, 6GB RAM, and an ok integrated graphics card as "minimum requirements" for the game. I basically have those minimum requirements and the game runs like molasses. Nothing like watching Pac-Man truck along through the maze while the timer menacingly ticks away at a rate of 2 seconds per 1. Loading times are horrendously long, even taking like 3 minutes just to reach the title splash screen. Who knew Pac-Man would be so demanding as to needing an i7 to function? Gameplay-wise, I managed to get through only the tutorial after a grueling 20-30 minutes due to the game eating up 2.5GB of my system memory while running. From what I was able to play, it's definitely a different feel than the precious CE games. The game tries a bit too hard to look flashy, which can lead to a lot of breaks in flow during play. CE was a very intense take on the classic, while CEDX became a high-tension maze runner with score attack in mind. CE2 instead embraces a "beat the clock" system where your new goal is to just clear all the levels and the boss. It'll take some time to get used to if you are a fan of CE and CEDX, but so far it just feels weird. Of course, if your computer can actually run the game smoothly I'm sure it'll help. If your computer has the power to run Steam VR then you're pretty much ready to play and try out this new game. Otherwise, I have to say I cannot recommend this game until there's a complete overhaul in the game's efficiency allowing a proper playerbase to exist. I have since requested a refund for the game since I can't even play it properly anyway.