NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2
- June 17, 2020
- M2 Co.,LTD
Get on Steam"NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2" is a collection of 11 classic Namco games from the 8-bit era, including some that were never released in the west. The game features modern conveniences such as a save function and replay function, allowing players to interrupt and replay from the last minute of gameplay. Games included are Galaga, Battle City, Pac-Land, Dig Dug II, Super Xevious, Mappy-Land, Legacy of the Wizard, Rolling Thunder, Dragon Buster II, Mendel Palace, and a consolized version of Gaplus.
Reviews
- The collection features a nostalgic lineup of NES/Famicom classics, including hidden gems like Gaplus and Battle City.
- Quality of life features such as save states and a rewind function enhance the gameplay experience.
- The museum menu system is well-designed, and the games run smoothly on platforms like Steam Deck.
- The collection consists solely of NES ports rather than the original arcade versions, which may disappoint fans expecting classic arcade gameplay.
- Controls can be awkward and inconsistent across different games, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The rewind feature is poorly implemented, requiring clunky menu navigation and limiting its effectiveness.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in this collection receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the ports for their poor visual quality and lack of improvement over the originals. While some titles, like Dragon Buster II, are noted for their graphical enhancements, others, such as Mappy Land and Xevious, are seen as downgrades or lacking in creativity. Additionally, the nostalgic appeal of certain games like Pac-Land is overshadowed by modern expectations for visual fidelity and design.
“The controls of every game in the collection work very comfortably, and fortunately, there are no disturbing upgrades in terms of visuals.”
“I understand in 1984 Pac-Land was hailed for its unique controls and colorful graphics.”
“The change in formula is as apparent as it is welcome, for this is a top-down dungeon crawler instead of those Legend of Zelda II graphics the first one had.”
“Only problem I have is the ports are terrible both graphically and with the gameplay.”
“Mappy Land: a graphical downgrade from the first game?”
“I didn't like the original Xevious' bland graphics and repetitive design, and Super Xevious is hardly an improvement.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the poor quality of the ports in terms of graphics and mechanics. However, titles like Dig-Dug 2 are praised for introducing new gameplay elements that enhance the classic experience.
“Dig-Dug 2: an amazing classic that adds new mechanics to Dig-Dug.”
“The only problem I have is that the ports are terrible, both graphically and in terms of gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in Super Xevious has been widely criticized, with many users finding it unenjoyable and even a dealbreaker for the overall experience.
“It's not enjoyable at all, and the music is quite horrid.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks any real creativity.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues with remote play, citing frequent bugs and limitations such as the inability for two players to use a keyboard simultaneously for the same game.
“Remote play is too buggy, and two people can't use the keyboard for the same game.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and disconnections during online matches.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Mendel Palace is praised for its high replayability, offering a fun and visually appealing experience that encourages players to return for multiple sessions.
“Mendel Palace is a super fun, nice-looking card game with a lot of replay value.”
