- June 17, 2020
- M2 Co.,LTD
NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2
Modern games are great, but if you’re of a certain age sometimes it’s nice to take a trip down memory lane.
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NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2 is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by M2 Co.,LTD and was released on June 17, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
"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.
- 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.
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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.”
NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2 Review
Like with NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 1, the second volume is a mixed bag in terms of games - in this case there are fewer gems, but fewer pieces of junk as well. The main issue remains the fact that this shouldn't be a two-part collection. In other words, if interested (and you should be), keep an eye on that price, and hit that 'Purchase' button when it gets reasonably low.
70%Namco Museum Archives Vol 2 Review
The second Namco Museum Archives compilation is far more eclectic than the first. Vol 1 had more of the typical classics you’d expect from a Namco collection, and while that may seem a bit boring and predictable the reality is that they were classics for a reason: most of them are more fun to play. While there are still some great titles in here – Rolling Thunder and Mappy-Land are highlights – the general quality is lower than that in the first volume. The only reason you should be opting for this one over the first is if you’re sick to the back teeth of Pac-Man and Dig Dug and are looking to discover some lesser-known NES games.
60%Namco Museum Archives Vol 2 Review
Modern games are great, but if you’re of a certain age sometimes it’s nice to take a trip down memory lane.
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NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2 is a action game.
NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.
NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2 was released on June 17, 2020.
NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2 was developed by M2 Co.,LTD.
NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2 has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its graphics.
NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 1, Castlevania Anniversary Collection, Pac-Man Museum, Contra Anniversary Collection, The Disney Afternoon Collection and others.