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Namco Arcade (Japanese: ナムコアーケード, Hepburn: Namuko Ākēdo) was a compilation of classic arcade video games, and was made for iOS and Android by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
| Namco Arcade | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Bandai Games |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Bandai Games |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android |
| Release | iOS
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| Genre(s) | Various |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Namco Arcade was discontinued and removed from both the App Store and Google Play marketplaces on March 15, 2016.[1] Purchased games prior to the shut down of the store can still be played.
Overview
editNamco Arcade is a compilation of Namco's classic arcade games. A choice of game is playable, free of charge, once every day. Virtual "Play Coins" could be purchased for additional plays, or games could be purchased permanently until the ability to make in-app purchases were removed on February 16, 2016. Players could access a virtual store, which contained Play Coins, "arcade machines", and cheat toggles. Purchasing a game's "arcade machine" removes the Play Coin requirement for that title for unlimited play.
Additional features included online achievements, cheats, leaderboards, customizable touch screen controls, and alternative backgrounds. The tournament randomly selects a game in which to compete and upload replays.[2]
Game list
editThe app launched with Motos, Phozon, The Tower of Druaga, and Xevious. More games were added via app updates through 2012 to 2014.[3] Pac-Land is based on the Japanese version, though it features sprites from the North American version for the Pac-Man family (which are based on the 1984 Pac-Man cartoon).
| Title | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Motos | January 26, 2012 |
| Phozon | January 26, 2012 |
| The Tower of Druaga | January 26, 2012 |
| Xevious | January 26, 2012 |
| Pac-Land | March 13, 2012 |
| Pac-Man | March 13, 2012 |
| Rolling Thunder | March 13, 2012 |
| Galaga | April 20, 2012 |
| Starblade | February 28, 2013 |
| Dragon Buster | June 5, 2014 |
References
edit- ^ BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. (January 26, 2012). "NAMCO ARCADE". App Store.
- ^ "NAMCO Arcade now available for iPhone and iPad: Free-to-Play classic arcade titles". iMore. January 26, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- ^ "Namco Arcade is a weirdly stocked virtual game center for iOS". Engadget. July 15, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2021.