NAMCO MUSEUM

Critic reviews

• Pure Nintendo

  Harrison Milfeld · Aug 14, 2017

  7.5

  While this latest collection of Namco classics may seem pricey at first given the amount of content, it’s the options, presentation, emulation, the inclusion of an HD remaster of Pac-Man Vs., and portability that make it worth Switch owners’ attention.

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• COGconnected

  Jason Fanelli · Aug 10, 2017

  7.0

  Namco Museum is another way to play some older games from yesteryear, but the Switch is a suitable host. Most of these games translate well to the Switch, the improved graphics exploding with color. Playing in 4:3 suits some games better than others, so it’s not a perfect fit. The JoyCons are a great control tool, even if a few games struggle (I’m looking at you Sky Kid, you menace) on the Switch.

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• ZTGD

  John Whitehouse · Aug 10, 2017

  6.0

  Younger gamers, who may have never played any of these games, probably won’t enjoy most of them due to their money stealing design. I certainly would encourage youngsters to try out Pac-Man, Galaga and Dig Dug, as they are genuine classics, but $30 for two or three games that I would play long-term just doesn’t seem like good value. This game is probably best being held off on until a price drop.

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• Nintendo Insider

  Alex Seedhouse · Aug 09, 2017

  8.0

  Namco Museum is a compelling throwback to the glorious coin-op era, boasting a library that presents many shared experiences that are a perfect fit with the Nintendo Switch mantra to let you play anywhere, at anytime, and with anyone. Some duds detract and, maybe, the price is slightly too high, but Pac-Man Vs. alone soon easily makes this a retro collection that you won’t want to miss out on.

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• Dual Shockers

  Tomas Franzese · Aug 08, 2017

  8.0

  Namco Museum was able to preserve games that I remember fondly well, and introduced me to some enjoyable new experiences that I can’t wait to get back to.

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• Nintendo World Report

  Bryan Rose · Aug 07, 2017

  6.5

  The presentation of the collection is great, however, and the inclusion of save states, game settings, and online leaderboards make it feel like a fresh, modern day compilation. I think better games could have been included in a collection such as this, but for now, Namco Museum suffices as a decent, but flawed collection of titles.

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