Pac-Man World Rally (PlayStation 2, 2006)

Pac-Man World Rally is what happens when everyone’s favorite dot-chomping icon jumps out of the maze and hits the racetrack. Released in 2006 by Namco, this PS2 kart racer takes the charm of Mario Kart and adds a retro arcade twist, giving you a wild, power-up-packed racing experience starring Pac-Man and friends. It’s bright, fast, and surprisingly intense for a game about a guy who’s been running from ghosts for 40 years.

You’ll race through colorful tracks inspired by classic Namco games, from neon-lit mazes to ghostly castles, all while using familiar items like Pac-Dots and fruit power-ups to stay ahead of the pack. The best part? You can actually eat your rivals — grab a Power Pellet, turn them blue, and chow down like it’s 1980 again. The roster’s packed with Namco icons too, including Ms. Pac-Man, Blinky, and even characters from Dig Dug and SoulCalibur for that crossover chaos nobody saw coming.

The visuals pop with bright, arcade-style energy, and the gameplay feels snappy and satisfying, whether you’re drifting around corners or dropping traps on your friends. It’s got multiplayer mayhem, time trials, and unlockables galore — everything you want from a classic kart racer with a nostalgic twist. Sure, it’s not reinventing the wheel, but it’s spinning it fast and grinning the whole way through.

If you’re looking for a kart racer with charm, nostalgia, and that unmistakable Pac-Man flair, Pac-Man World Rally hits the sweet spot. Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and relive the PS2 racer that proves Pac-Man doesn’t just eat dots — he eats the competition.

1. Race as Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, and other Namco favorites across vibrant themed tracks.
2. Use classic Pac power-ups like Power Pellets and fruit to take down opponents.
3. Colorful, fast-paced gameplay with tight controls and fun multiplayer modes.
4. Unlock secret characters and tracks from across Namco’s legendary game library.
5. A fun, underrated PS2 kart racer that blends arcade nostalgia with pure racing chaos.