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Namco Museum (Playstation 2)

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]

Namco
Arcade
Players: 2
E (Everyone)
Developer: Mass Media
Released December 4, 2001

Overall Metascore

This is a weighted, normalized average of all individual scores given by critics, on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

72 / 100

Critic Reviews

85 GamerWeb Sony
If you're a retrogaming fan (like I am), then Namco Museum is a no-brainer, if only for the Arrangements.
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.
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.
70 IGN
They're still fun, but they definitely aren't pretty.
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.
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.
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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