Namco Museum Battle Collection

Namco Museum Battle Collection is a collection of Namco arcade games such as Dig Dug, Pac-Man and Galaga. It was released for the PlayStation Portable in...
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7.8
good
 

Game Overview

Namco Museum Battle Collection is a collection of Namco arcade games such as Dig Dug, Pac-Man and Galaga. It was released for the PlayStation Portable in Japan on February 25, 2005 and contained eleven...

The Good

Nice, long game list, Lots of display options, Controls just fine, Gets the emulation down just fine, Maniac options menu gives you a few additional challenges.

The Bad

Game sharing demo seems pretty pointless, Demands that you update your firmware before playing, Almost all these games have been released in most of the previous Namco collections.

The Bottom Line

A collection of Namco classic arcade games from its early days as a gaming pioneer, and also featuring four remixed versions of the games with improved graphics and new gameplay. The original Japanese game featured seven games, while the North American edition brought the total up to over 20 games. Arrangement versions include: Pac-Man, Galaga, New Rally-X and Dig Dug.) Classic featured games include Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian, Dig-Dug, Rally-X, and New Rally-X from the original Japanese game, plus Xevious, Bosconian, Mappy, Tower of Druaga, Dragon Buster, Grobda, Dig Dug 2, and King & Balloon.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
75/100
score

With its longer-than-normal game list and attention to detail, this is one of the better versions of Namco Museum to be released.

GameZone review logo
78/100
score

Gamers new and old school, Namco Museum Battle Collection is the closest you'll get to finding a time machine and going back to the days when games were simple but still downright addictive.

IGN review logo
75/100
score

We would have liked for some "Museum" elements to have been included -- this is just a menu of games -- but the extra Arrangement modes are clever diversions to make up for it.

Game Specs

Memory
300 kb

Modes
Arcade, Mini-Games

 

Wireless
Wi-Fi Compatible (Ad Hoc)

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E10+"
This game is Rated: Everyone +10
Content is most suitable for children ages 10 and up. This game may contain cartoons or fantasy characters and some language, violence or suggestive themes.
Content Descriptors:
Cartoon Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation Portable
Release Date:8/23/2005
Publisher:Namco
Developer:Namco
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:E10+
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
7.8
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
7.5
Sound
7
Concept
7.5
Difficulty: Medium/Hard
OVERALL
7.8/10
Namco Museum Battle Collection
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