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.
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Reviews
- The collection features a solid lineup of NES classics, including Battle City and Galaga, which evoke nostalgia for retro gamers.
- The rewind feature and save states enhance the gameplay experience, allowing players to revisit challenging moments.
- The museum menu system is well-designed, making it easy to navigate through the games.
- The collection consists solely of NES ports, lacking the superior arcade versions, which may disappoint fans expecting authentic arcade experiences.
- The rewind function is clunky and not as effective as it could be, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- Emulation quality is inconsistent, with some games suffering from awkward controls and graphical issues.
- graphics18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics across the reviewed games are largely criticized, with many titles described as having bland or downgraded visuals compared to their predecessors. While some games, like Dragon Buster II, received praise for their improved graphics and design, others, such as Mappy Land and Xevious, were noted for their lackluster updates and repetitive aesthetics. Overall, the collection suffers from poor graphical quality, with calls for more engaging visual enhancements and artwork to enrich the experience.
“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.”
“I understand in 1984 Pac-Land was hailed for its unique controls and colorful graphics.”
“The graphics of Pac-Land aren't 'Pac-Man' enough.”
“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.”
“Dragon Buster II's redesign is a welcome improvement over the original's awful graphics, choppy animations, and boring gameplay.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the reviewed titles, particularly "Dig-Dug 2," is praised for introducing new mechanics that enhance the classic experience. However, there are significant concerns regarding the quality of the ports, which are criticized for poor graphics and gameplay performance.
“Dig-Dug 2: an amazing classic that adds new mechanics to Dig-Dug.”
“The only problem I have is the ports are terrible, both graphically and with the gameplay.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in Super Xevious has been widely criticized by users, with many describing it as unenjoyable and even a dealbreaker for the overall experience.
“It's not enjoyable at all and the music is quite horrid.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues with remote play, citing frequent bugs and the limitation that two players cannot 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Mendel Palace is praised for its high replayability, with users highlighting its fun gameplay and appealing visuals as key factors that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“Mendel Palace is a super-fun, nice-looking card game with a lot of replay value.”
