Namco Museum

 Switch
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 39
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  1. Nagoyablue
    Aug 18, 2017
    7
    Too expensive, but I only bought it as I wanted to play Rolling Thunder and Splatter house. Which are still fantastic.

    Unless you really like some of these games, I'd recommend waiting until it's on sale.
  2. Raxumotra
    Jul 29, 2017
    8
    Excellent little collection of old loved games, and in the switch I can play them in excellent quality on 1080p, very enjoyable selection of games, check out the demo and see if it fits you. Please enjoy all video games.
  3. ConsumerBatman
    Dec 6, 2017
    9
    While a bit on the pricey side, this collection is NOT lazily thrown together. It has a plethora of features and little design ideas that make it absolutely worth it.

    So, first thing's first: are you a fan of retro games? No? Then simply move on. It's not for you. But if you want to be able to play an arcade-real experience on the go, and don't have an arcade around, this is WELL worth    While a bit on the pricey side, this collection is NOT lazily thrown together. It has a plethora of features and little design ideas that make it absolutely worth it.

    So, first thing's first: are you a fan of retro games? No? Then simply move on. It's not for you. But if you want to be able to play an arcade-real experience on the go, and don't have an arcade around, this is WELL worth it.

    These games run cleaner than I have seen on most emulation in my life. I've yet to come across a single bug. The way these games have been presented is incredibly faithful in every aspect. You get some gorgeous cabinet art on the sides in you're playing in landscape mode, but in one of the COOLEST features, you have the option to rotate the screen 90 degrees, and play in vertical arcade fashion! Even the old school music sounds great out of the little Switch speakers.

    You get yourself one of those HORI playstands, and you have an arcade anywhere, and the joy con interface is simple enough that anyone can join in.

    The games themselves are just classic. Splatterhouse harkens back to the early days of TurboGrafx 16, Pac Man is as memorable as it was in the 80s, the inclusion of two Galagas is welcome, and I've played an unhealthy amount of Rolling Thunder.

    I found this absolutely worth the price. I tell ya, though: if they drop this to $15-$20, it would literally never leave the Switch best-sellers list.

    The music sounds great coming out of those little Switch speakers    … Expand
  4. luigicap10
    Apr 9, 2018
    9
    While this collection has a lot of quality arcade titles, there are still a few games they left out. Examples being Ms. Pac-Man or Pac-Land. Otherwise, this game is great if you want to get your nostalgia on.
  5. JJTX
    Mar 24, 2019
    8
    Namco was one of the best and most prolific producers of arcade games during the platform's golden age, and this delightful collection includes virtually all of its essential titles. Every Nintendo Switch owner should play Namco Museum, if only to experience the formative years of gaming in a new way. Highly recommended for use with the Flip Grip, as many of the titles included here lookNamco was one of the best and most prolific producers of arcade games during the platform's golden age, and this delightful collection includes virtually all of its essential titles. Every Nintendo Switch owner should play Namco Museum, if only to experience the formative years of gaming in a new way. Highly recommended for use with the Flip Grip, as many of the titles included here look and play great in handheld vertical mode.… Expand
  6. Randomguy67
    Dec 24, 2018
    8
    This a decent Namco Museum with some great games in here. The problem is that the game is too expensive.
  7. FNaF
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    Another half handheld console by Nintendo brought Namco's classic games on the go!
  8. Michael_Forman
    Sep 2, 2017
    5
    With a paucity of content and limited replay value, this title is well overpriced. Comparing competitors of equal cost, this offering simply does not have sufficient content to offer gamers a good value. On the plus side, PAC-MAN Vs. is innovative and fun. I would have loved to see other retro games be given similar treatment.

    In short, wait until this is on sale.
  9. Obviously
    Aug 25, 2021
    8
    This pack could use some more games, and the original Pacman Championship Edition would have been nice, but it does come with some rarely ported gems like Splatterhouse, Tank Force, Rolling Thunder 2 and Galaga '88 making for a very attractive package for arcade fans who already have a million copies of other Namco classics.
  10. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. namco museum switch only

    pros
    pefect controls
    a better version of party arcade but it even includes full games
    amazing graphics
    amazing everything else
    nintendo did great with this one
    brought back favorite games
    includes pacman
    a game that not just all ages but all people can enjoy

    cons
    less than infinite zero cons    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. GameCritics
    Nov 13, 2017
    60
    Ultimately, by neglecting to tell the stories about these games, Namco Museum on Switch leaves its selections in the unenviable position of selling their legacies to contemporary players on gameplay alone. Namco Museum would have prospective players believe that these selections are valuable, timeless experiences, but the reality is that no game is timeless — every one exists in its own moment, a photograph with its horizons safely tucked away in the background. For players that have the memories, maybe a faithful recreation is enough. But the rest? They’ll be left wondering what all the fuss was about.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Oct 25, 2017
    80
    The $30 price tag might scare away a few people, but there's no denying that Namco Museum is a bundle of fun. Just about every game is a classic, and while the overall collection could stand to be bigger, the fact that three games are new to the series shows that there's hope for some newer titles in the future, as opposed to the same library of classics. If you're a fan of retro gaming, Namco Museum is an easy purchase to make.
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  3. Vooks
    Oct 2, 2017
    60
    All up, Namco Museum on the Switch is a solid bunch of games – 11 really fun titles that will have something for everyone. A lot of care has gone into presenting the titles and giving you extra ways to play them. If you are chasing the high score or looking for something fun to play with friends you cannot go wrong with Namco Museum.
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