Namco Classic Collection Vol. 2

Namco Classic Collection Vol. 2[lower-alpha 1] is a compilation arcade game that was released by Namco in 1996. It is a collection of three popular Namco games: Pac-Man (1980), Rally-X (1980) and Dig Dug (1982). In addition to the original games, there are "Arrangement" versions that include 2-player simultaneous play, additional enemies, updated graphics and music. Rally-X Arrangement did have 1-player only, unlike all other "Arrangements". In addition the game New Rally-X (1981) is selectable as well. It is a follow-up to Namco Classic Collection Vol. 1 (1995).

Namco Classic Collection Vol. 2
Japanese promotional sales flyer
Developer(s)Namco
Publisher(s)Namco
SeriesNamco Classic Collection
Platform(s)Arcade
Release
  • WW: March 1996[1]
Genre(s)Compilation
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer
CabinetUpright
Arcade systemNamco ND-1

Ports of the Arrangement games

Pac-Man Arrangement was ported to the Game Boy Advance as part of Pac-Man Collection. This game and Dig Dug Arrangement were also included in the North American exclusive Namco Museum for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube (the compilation mentioned is not to be confused with the Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Collection, which had no "Arrangement" games).

Reception

Edge magazine praised the games for being addictive and fun to play, as well as the remastered arcade versions for being faithful to the arcade originals. Edge particularly commended Dig Dug and Dig Dug Arrangement for being entertaining and one to "complete the trio in fine style".[2] Japanese publication Game Machine expressed interest in the game for bringing older arcade games into modern-day amusement centers, and particularly liked the gameplay of Rally-X Arrangement.[3]

In their review of Pac-Man Collection, Allgame said that Pac-Man Arrangement alone made the package worth the price for its fun gameplay and presentation.[4] Retrospectively, Hardcore Gaming 101 liked Pac-Man Arrangement for being a good update to the original, one that expanded on the concept of the original with ideas such as Kinky and power-up items.[5] They wrote: "Overall, for as many people have attempted to ‘update’ Pac-Man, Namco's official try at it is a solid game that's worth playing if you're a fan of the series."[5]

Notes
  1. Japanese: ナムコクラシックコレクションVol. 2 Hepburn: Namuko Kurashikku Korekushon Boryūmu Tsu

References
  1. Akagi, Masumi (13 October 2006). ナムコ Namco. アーケードTVゲームリスト 国内•海外編 (1971-2005) (in Japanese) (1st ed.). Amusement News Agency. p. 53. ISBN 978-4990251215.
  2. "Retroview - Namco Classic Collection 2" (33). Edge. May 1996. p. 79. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  3. "AOU '96 PREVIEW - ナムコ" (PDF) (in Japanese) (513). Amusement Press. Game Machine. 1 March 1996. p. 14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  4. Semerad, Jay. "Pac-Man Collection - Review". Allgame. Archived from the original on 16 November 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  5. Bobinator (18 August 2019). "Pac-Man Arrangement". Hardcore Gaming 101. Archived from the original on 2 November 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2020.


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