Namco Museum Arcade Pac

About

Namco Museum Arcade Pac offers a collection of classic Namco arcade games and the fast-paced maze game, Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 PLUS. This 2-in-1 game brings nostalgic arcade fun to the Nintendo Switch, allowing you to play both solo and with friends, at home or on-the-go. With a variety of games to choose from, Namco Museum Arcade Pac is a must-have for any arcade game enthusiast.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories for players, especially those who grew up in the 80s and 90s.
It offers a great variety of classic games, providing hours of entertainment for both kids and adults.
Many players appreciate the value for money, enjoying multiple iconic games in one package.

The gameplay screen is very small, making it difficult to enjoy the games, especially in handheld mode.
Some users reported receiving empty cases or incorrect items, leading to frustration and disappointment.
There are complaints about the graphics quality and navigation difficulties on the Switch.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their originality and overall quality, while others criticize the small playing area and poor visual presentation. Many users express frustration over the excessive use of screen space for decorative elements, leading to a distorted gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics seem to detract from the enjoyment of the game for a significant portion of players.
- “The graphics are original but you have to get used to playing it on the Switch.”
- “Awesome game, good graphics, fun to play.”
- “Two thirds of the screen is taken up by unnecessary graphics—basically wallpaper—leaving you a playing screen of 2"×2.25".”
- “I thought I'd found a solution when I went to display settings, but was only able to elongate the screen somewhat, which distorted the gameplay graphics.”
- “The graphics in this game are terrible; I wish I’d never bought it.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay experience is significantly hindered by poor scaling options, leading to distorted graphics and a frustrating user experience. Players express disappointment over the lack of clarity regarding screen size compatibility, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I could not in good conscience sell it to someone else; the maker should be ashamed of themselves for not making it clear. When I buy a game for a 6-inch screen, I expect the gameplay to be somewhere, at least in the ballpark of, 6 inches.”
- “I thought I'd found a solution when I went to display settings, but I was only able to elongate the screen somewhat, which distorted the gameplay graphics.”
- “I could not in good conscience sell it to someone else; and the maker should be ashamed of themselves for not making it clear, because dopey me, when I buy a game for a 6-inch screen, I expect the gameplay to be somewhere, at least in the ballpark of, 6 inches.”
- “Likewise, if I buy it to play on a 60-inch screen, I don't expect the gameplay to be only 20 inches.”