GamePro criticized the game library for being too small and lacking any updated visuals or features, as well as criticizing the lack of multiplayer and “unnecessarily large” large file size. ĭespite this, reviewers were critical of the small game library and lack of multiplayer. GamePro complemented the addition of the stamp system, claiming that it gave the game more depth. Push Square stated that the unlockable extras and leaderboards "brings the classics into the 21st-century", as well as praising the emulation quality. In their review, IGN called the overall presentation "top-notch", praising the game's use of PlayStation Home and bonus content, which they noted added replay value to the games. It holds a 64/100 on Metacritic and a 66.25% on GameRankings.
Although criticism was drawn towards the small game library and lack of online multiplayer, praise was given to the game's presentation, emulation quality and unlockable extras. Upon release, Namco Museum Essentials was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics. The game was pulled from the PlayStation Store on March 15, 2018. Essentials was released in Japan on January 29, 2009, in North America on July 16, 2009, and in Europe on April 1, 2010. The game was one of the earliest titles to utilize PlayStation Home's rewards system.
To help promote the game, Namco Bandai created a custom PlayStation Home hub area, which was also used to promote their other digital-only games - players could unlock additional items for their PlayStation Home upon visiting the space and could also play a demo of Essentials, which was titled Namco Museum BETA in Japan. Development was outsourced to Cattle Call, and titled Namco m for its Japanese release - the ".comm" believed to mean "community", in reference to the game's online services. Namco Museum Essentials was published by Namco Bandai Games for the PlayStation 3. Games included in Namco Museum Essentials Title Players also have access to a sound test and the ability to record a friend's progress. Online leaderboards are also present, allowing players to view scores from other users around the world as well as from friends. Stamps also award points when unlocked, which can increase a player's account level reaching new levels can also unlock items such as wallpapers. īy completing certain objectives in each of the games, players are rewarded with stamps that were redeemable for items in the now-defunct PlayStation Home service, such as shirts, hats and arcade cabinets the game includes over 50 unlockable items. Multiplayer is excluded from each game, with the exception of Xevious Resurrection.
In-game options allow the player to change the number of lives and border artwork. The arcade games allow the player to start on any stage the player had previously been to, as well as featuring a score attack mode where the player is to gain as many points possible before dying. Namco Museum Essentials consists of six games - five of these are Namco arcade games from the 1980s, while the sixth, Xevious Resurrection, is exclusive to this collection. It was removed from the PlayStation Store on March 15, 2018.
Upon release, Namco Museum Essentials was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics although it was criticized for its small game library and lack of multiplayer in most of the games, reviewers praised the emulation quality, unlockable extras and presentation. To help promote the game, Namco Bandai set up a custom PlayStation Home hub space featuring a demo of the game. The ".comm" in the game's Japanese title is thought to stand for "community", based on the game's online functionality.
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