Metroidvania meets Pac-Man in Bandai Namco’s bizarre Shadow Labyrinth, and it launches on July 18th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Check out the latest gameplay trailer, which showcases even more combat, bosses, and what the mysterious PUCK is capable of.
Shadow Labyrinth focuses on Swordsman No. 8, who traverses an unknown planet at the behest of PUCK (who significantly resembles Pac-Man). While the former engages in combat and can platform through levels, the latter helps with trickier traversal segments. PUCK can also transform into a massive dark creature and gruesomely devouring foes.
But that’s not all. By combining with Swordsman No. 8, PUCK can create a mech-like power armor with unique abilities. It’s nothing you’d expect from a Pac-Man title, especially with the vibe, but the story seemingly indicates that our heroes were to remain contained. Time will tell how that ends up, so stay tuned for more gameplay.
