Namco's early-1980s arcade catalog fits well on a Game Boy Advance, and this 2001 compilation proves it. The cartridge collects several of the publisher's best-known coin-op games, including Galaxian, its sequel Galaga, Dig Dug, Ms. Pac-Man and the racing game Pole Position.
These are direct conversions rather than remakes, and the challenge is getting tall arcade screens onto a wide handheld display. Galaga and Galaxian were designed for a vertical monitor, so the playfield is adapted, while Pole Position, a racer, suits the shape better. Dig Dug remains a strategic game of digging tunnels and inflating or crushing enemies under rocks, and Galaga's capture-and-rescue fighter trick is intact. It is a straightforward package with few extras, but as a way to carry these well-designed short arcade games around, it does its job.
Tips for Namco Museum
In Galaga, let a boss capture one ship and then shoot the boss to rescue it, doubling your firepower.
In Dig Dug, dropping a rock on several enemies at once scores far more than inflating them one by one.
How to Play Namco Museum
Click Play Now to launch Namco Museum directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows steer or aim, and Z fires or pumps in most of the games, with the face buttons handling the pedals in Pole Position. Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
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What console is Namco Museum for?
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What genre is Namco Museum?
Namco Museum is a action game. It was made for the Game Boy Advance.
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