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Could've been better.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 12 / 13
Date: September 05, 2005
Author: Amazon User

When this game first surfaced at E³ 2005, I was excited. However, for some reason, the collection was released with less than promised. I've been wondering what happened to some of the additional games that were supposed to be on this collection such as "Dig Dug 2". This collection really only has a handful of games that weren't included in the previous iteration, Namco Museum. If you have Namco Museum for XBox/GC/PS2, then this collection may not interest you. The only additional games included in this version that weren't in the previous are "Rally X", "Galaga 88" (unlockable), "Bosconian", "Rolling Thunder", "Sky Kid", "Xevious", and "Mappy". Also, previous "arrange" games such as "Galaga Arrange" and "Pac Man Arrange" are absent.

The game's interface is easy enough to access. After passing the start screen, you will be taken to a turntable with all of the arcade machines on it. You'll simply press Left or Right to access the game you want to play. You can also adjust the game you want to play to your liking. You may change the number of lives, the difficulty level, and the bonus requirements for the game you want to play depending on which game you are playing. You will also be treated to 80's music while you're at the game select menu. Though, there's no way to change the song that's playing, nor is there a way to stop the music from playing if you don't want to listen. This is, of course, a moot point since you won't be spending the bulk of your time on this screen.

The games are perfectly emulated. They look and play exactly as the arcade originals. However, as many of the games were on narrow screens in the arcade, you'll find empty black spaces to the left and right of the screen with no option to add the cabinet art that was present in previous Namco collections.

There's also absolutely no bonus material to look at. No pictures, interviews, or even history information that is so common in most arcade classic collections. Certainly a weak way for Namco to commemorate the occasion.

All in all, if you don't own 2002's Namco Museum, this collection will suit your needs. If you do own the regular Namco Museum, you may want to pass unless you have an itch to play Bosconian, etc.

Classic Arcade Mania

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: September 09, 2005
Author: Amazon User

There was just so much that video games have made in themselves today. However much you can constantly enjoy what is now hot in arcade classics, you can never ever forget the past, and what influences have been made from it. So many classics from Pac Man to Donkey Kong and Pong still have been as dominat now, as they were back then. For Namco, they still have made that as constant as it was back in the 70's and 80's. They've made previous versions of compilations of their classics for the Game Boy, Gamecube, and Xbox to name a few. Now the Namco museum has just reissued their classic lineup yet again.

Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection for the Nintendo Gamecube really isn't anything out of the ordinary as it was released awhile back. The game compilation features so many classics that were previously released on the Gamecube edition. This edition add on to it with a whole ordeal of extra games to match. You have some great classic games from the past including Pac Man, Xevious, which was a bonus if you have previously played Star Fox Assault, Dig Dug, and so many others just to name a few. The games have been remastered very well, without little flaws. The control and gameplay enjoyment is just as simple and enjoyable as it was released years ago from the arcades.

While so many might not consider classics from the past, Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection really does deliver for nostalgic video game buffs. While so many would rather get a fancier game with enhanced surround sound, you can never deny those classics that are just a bite away.

Graphics: B-

Sound: B+

Control: B+

Fun & Enjoyment: B 1/2+

Overall: B 1/2+

Pure 80's Arcade Gaming Heaven

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: September 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I just received my copy of Namco Museum 50th Anniversary for the GC a few days ago. Believe me, if you were around the arcades in CA. like Golfland, Games & Things, and many others, it was a place where you could leave all your troubles behind. My all-time favorites are Ms Pacman, Pacman, Super Pacman, Jr. Pacman, Pacman Plus, Galaxian, Galaga 88, Dig Dug, and many others.The main reason I bought Namco Museum 50th Anniversary for the GC is that I could play all my favorite games of the 80's anytime I want. In the future, I'm hoping that Namco will bring Super Pacman, Pacman Plus, and Junior Pacman to the NamcoMuseum Series. To me, the graphics don't mean a whole lot. They're simple and the only thing that matters is the fun you get out of palying them.You get 14 games, that is reason enough to fork over $19.99 for this game. Plus, there are 2 unlockable games(Galaga 88 & Pac Mania!). There are some games on this disc I never played before. Games like Sky Kid and Dragon Spirit, but Itried them and enjoyed them as well. If you own anyof the systems, be it GC, PS2, or X-Box, you can'tgo wrong with Namco Museum 50th Anniversary. Loadsof fun for your money.

This is to negate the "WRONG TYPE OF GAME" review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 10
Date: May 23, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I can't believe the idiocy of some people. The ratings are for THE PRODUCT ITSELF, not how satisfied or not you are with how the product was shipped...

Great arcade set for GameCube

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User

These games are true to the original arcade. I purchased this set mainly for Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, and Dragon Spirit. After extensive play, these games all look, feel, and play like the old originals.
Considering the fact that original arcade cabinets still can cost several thousand dollars today, this Cube version is very hard to resist. Die-hards still want to collect that huge, bulky, heavy cabinet. But for most of us, a collection like this that can play on a tiny machine such as the Cube is a steal.
Here is the only con. Why did Namco have to add some old music from groups such as Fine Young Cannibals? Because of these songs, it adds to the loading time of this disc. Everytime you start a game, the game has to reload longer than it should. I bought this set for the games only, not for fancy songs. Would be happy if all we heard was MIDI.
Now if Nintendo would just give us some Capcom Classics as well...

WRONG TYPE OF GAME

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 83
Date: October 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

PERFECT GAME AND PERFECT EVERYTHING ELSE BUT I NEEDED IT FOR MY HOME COMP AND IT WAS WRONG BUT IT ALL WAS FIXED PERFECT.

Wow Namco, you still rule!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I used to play namco games growing up on atari and I used to enjoy some of the ones on this Namco 50 Years game cube game! I really loved to play dig dug, pole position and pac-man, pac-woman and Xevious. WELL you really outdid yourselves, I've now got a better reason to pull out my gamecube and get started making more namco purchases!

The classics revived.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The adults in our family love this. We spend hours competing with each other. It reminds us of when the original Atari was around. We were hooked back then also. This is as much fun as it was when we were children.

Fun like the 80's!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It's all the games I played as a kid, which reminds me of how old I am. So, besides that, terrific game. :)

Get your quarters ready

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Talk about nostalgia. Wow. This is a flashback to when you actually had to leave the house and go to a thing known as an "arcade" with a fistfull of quarters to play video games. God, I sound old and bitter. LOL I am SOOOOO over it. This is a wonderful collection of all the games I loved playing when I was younger. If you want a wonderful trip down memory lane, PICK THIS UP. You don't even need quarters. The people who grew up with SNES or newer my not totally appreciate these games, but us "old-timers" most definitely will.

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