Namco Arcade Explained

Namco Arcade
Developer:Namco Bandai Games
Publisher:Namco Bandai Games
Release:iOSAndroid
Genre:Various
Modes:Single-player
Platforms:iOS, Android

was a compilation of classic arcade video games, and was made for iOS and Android by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

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

Namco 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

The 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).

TitleRelease Date
MotosJanuary 26, 2012
PhozonJanuary 26, 2012
The Tower of DruagaJanuary 26, 2012
XeviousJanuary 26, 2012
Pac-LandMarch 13, 2012
Pac-ManMarch 13, 2012
Rolling ThunderMarch 13, 2012
GalagaApril 20, 2012
StarbladeFebruary 28, 2013
Dragon BusterJune 5, 2014

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NAMCO ARCADE. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.. January 26, 2012. App Store.
  2. Web site: 2012-01-26. NAMCO Arcade now available for iPhone and iPad: Free-to-Play classic arcade titles. 2021-09-20. iMore.
  3. Web site: Namco Arcade is a weirdly stocked virtual game center for iOS. 2021-09-20. Engadget. July 15, 2016 . en-US.