Pac-Man: Circle stands out in Amazon's Secret Level series by reimagining Pac-Man with violence and body horror, setting a bold tone. Bandai Namco's Shadow Labyrinth follows this darker direction but falters with a forgettable story and frustrating gameplay mechanics. Players navigate as an amnesiac swordsman helping 'Pac-Man' escape a hostile environment, but the execution is lacking. Mysterious and cryptic dialogue obscures the plot, leading to a sense of confusion and minimal player agency, ultimately failing to capture the chilling essence of its predecessor.
Pac-Man: Circle puts an unexpected spin on the iconic character, introducing harrowing violence and body horror, which enhances its narrative and creativity.
Shadow Labyrinth maintains a darker take on Pac-Man but suffers from dull story execution, frustrating combat mechanics, and poor checkpointing.
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