Pac-Man Championship Edition was well-received by video game publications, and is seen among the best games in the Pac-Man series. Critics felt that Namco Bandai successfully brought the core idea of the original into the modern era of video games.
Pac-Man Championship Edition was well-received by video game critics and is considered one of the best in the Pac-Man series. Reviewers praised Namco Bandai for successfully updating the core gameplay mechanics to appeal to contemporary gamers.