Pac-Man, Mappy, Dig Dug, and more
Following on from last week’sMicrosoft Store leak, Namco has confirmed thatNamco Museum Archives Vol. 1andNamco Museum Archives Vol. 2are headed to PC and multiple console platforms. The retro compendiums will be available for digital download as soon as June 18.
Essentially a western localisation of upcoming Nintendo Switch releaseNamcot Collection, theMuseum Archivescompilations boast 11 classic Namco games, including arcade favourites, home console rarities, and fun variants such as an 8-bit demake of the amazingPac-Man Championship Edition. Modern mechanics such as save states and replay options are also included.
The full list of featured titles are as follows:
Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1includesGalaxian, Pac-Man, Xevious, Mappy, Dig Dug, The Tower of Druaga, Sky Kid, Dragon Buster, Dragon Spirit: The New Legend, Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti, and an 8-bit demaster ofPac-Man Championship Edition.
Namco Museum Archives Vol. 2will featureGalaga, Battle City, Pac-Land, Dig Dug II, Super Xevious, Mappy-Land, Legacy of the Wizard, Rolling Thunder, Dragon Buster II, Mendel Palace,and an 8-bit “consolized” edition ofGaplus.
Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 & 2will launch June 18 on PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 & 2 launches June 18[Gematsu]