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Namco Museum ps2 Game Reviews
Namco Museum
Critic Score
Metascore: 72 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
4.5 out of 10
based on 9 reviews
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Includes classic Namco arcade hits such as Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian, Dig Dug and Pole Position. But the fun doesn't stop there, since Namco has added all new arrangement modes plus other hidden games. [Namco]

PUBLISHER: Namco
DEVELOPER: Mass Media
GENRE(S): Arcade
PLAYERS: 2
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2001

What The Critics Said

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85
GamerWeb Sony
If you're a retrogaming fan (like I am), then Namco Museum is a no-brainer, if only for the Arrangements.
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80
Game Informer
Excellent arrangements of Dig Dug, Galaga, and Pac-Man maintain the integrity (and brilliance) of the originals. [Feb 2002, p.85]
80
GameSpy
Everyone who enjoys video games owes it to themselves to try these titles at least once. If, however, you enjoy arcade reflex contests where you play for high scores, this will be perfect for you.
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75
Gaming Age
Arguably, there are other classics that should have been included, but it's an excellent sampling and a nice blast from the past if you're interested in walking down memory lane.
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70
IGN
They're still fun, but they definitely aren't pretty.
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70
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Easily the best compilation of quality classics ever seen on a console. [Feb 2002, p.108]
70
Hot Games
Nostalgia freaks and curious geeks could use the history lesson that this disc teaches - it's an emotional purchase.
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68
GameSpot
If you don't own any of these games on other versions of the Namco Museum series, or if you're a fan of the arranged games that make their home debut in this package, then this game will satiate your appetite for classic gaming.
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50
PSX Nation
But come on, do we really need FIVE different "Pac-Man" games, TWO "Pole Position" games, TWO "Dig Dug" games and TWO "Galaga" games on a compilation CD-ROM that only has 12 titles? I mean, it's a CD-ROM for Christ's sake!
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 4.5 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Matt K. gave it a 7:
Some of the titles are down right difficult to control with the analog stick, but most will work with the digital cross as well. My son has been playing games off this disc since he was 2 with no difficulty.

Face gave it a 2:
Played it for about 3 mins then stopped.

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