Namco Museum

by Namco

Product Features

• Go back to the games that started it all, with Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man
• Space action awaits you in Galaga and Galaxian
• The original racing and puzzle hits, Dig Dug and Pole Position, are here too
• Plus there's all-new Arrangement Modes to alter the games for your tastes, and a whole bunch of hidden games you can unlock!

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006IKCE
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 8, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,206 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Xbox

Namco Museum features all the biggest hits from the good old days of arcades. Enjoy the biggest arcade hits, redone for the Xbox!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars XBOX owners! Buy this game NOW! Tons of fun!, October 10, 2002

By 

AMM "adrian_m" (New England, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Namco Museum (Video Game)

Being an old-school gamer who grew up playing these games in the 80's, I was excited when Namco announced they were releasing Namco Museum for the XBOX! And for only [price], this is one of the best gaming deals you can find! The arranged Pac-Man mode is worth the cost of the game itself!

You get emulated versions of Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Pole Position 1 and 2, Galaxian, and Dig Dug. Having just these classic titles on one disc is worth the cost of the disc, but Namco also included modernized "arranged" versions of Pac-Man, Galaga and Dig Dug which have modern graphics and even boss battles as well as two player simultaneous play! These arranged versions were originally released in the arcades back in the mid-90's and they are translated PERFECTLY here!

Guess what? Namco also included Pacmania AND Pac-Attack as unlockable titles! That's 12 games one one disc! Whether your a longtime gamer like myself or a l337 newbie who cut his teeth on nothing but modern consoles, you'll find yourself playing these games for hours! SO much variety and one final option that Namco saw fit to include....

YOUR HIGH SCORES ARE RETAINED! This may not sound like a big thing, but believe me, it's a much-needed feature and something that has been left out in past versions!

Any problems? Strictly minor...sometimes the screens look small, some sound glitches (sometimes the music seems out of tempo on some of the high score entry screens), and you may want to invest in a Controller S or joystick since these games demand some precise joypad movement. I bought this on launch day and it will forever remain a part of my XBOX library. It's truly that good!!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Namco Museum for XBOX: A Good Family Game for Nostalgia, November 27, 2002

By 

David Lubin (San Diego, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Namco Museum (Video Game)

Wow! 12 games on one disk! This is probably the best bargain for X-Box. It includes Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, Pole Position 1 and 2, Galaxian, and Dig Dug. Additionally, Namco Museum comes with modernized "arranged" versions of Pac-Man, Galaga and Dig Dug which have sharper graphics, good sound effects, and, best of all, two player simultaneous play! I love this two player feature! Playing Pac-Man simultaneously with someone else is a lot of fun! Good teamwork is definitely needed! One important feature: the High Scores are saved!

All in all, this is a great buy. The games are good and reminiscent of the old 1980s style arcades. This game, however, requires no more quarters to be plunked down! Although cheaper to simply play these games online or on the computer, it was fun on the X-Box and on my TV. Like almost all games, it does get old after a long period of repeated play, but has greater staying power than many strategy or mission games. It is great for play with the girlfriend, sister, or even parents. My mother, uniterested in halo or Madden, loved playing Pac-Man.

This is a super edition to any X-Box library!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE, May 31, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Namco Museum (Video Game)

I bought the X-Box for my husband (34) at the end of
last year. He received several games for his X-Box at
Christmas (sports, racing, action/adventure etc.) I
selfishly bought Namco Museum for him because I thought
I would actually like it.

Of all the games he's got, this one has been played the
most!! Yeah, the graphics aren't as fabulous as the new
games, but nothing beats a night of fun with a game that
anyone can pick up and play without having to read a manual
to figure it out. Men, if your spouses or significant others
are always onto you about the time you spend playing X-Box, Buy
this game. After I realized how fun it was, I never complained
again.

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