One of the greatest compilations ever made and published by NAMCO was their last issues of 'NAMCO Museum,' particularly the 'NAMCO Museum Vol. 5.' Its initial copies were distributed in North America (1997), Japan (28 February 1997), and Europe (February 1998). On 28 October 1999, copies of it, with subtitles 'PlayStation the Best,' were re-released in Japan. At present, the entire game compilation is recognised by most gamers through its street labels: 'Compilation,' 'Metro-cross,' 'The legend of Valkyrie,' 'Baraduke,' 'Dragon Spirit,' and 'Pac-Mania.'
The games included in 'NAMCO Museum Vol.
5' collection are specifically designed for PlayStation platforms, particularly for its console role playing games (RPGs). The compilation features the games 'Valkyrie No Densetsu' (1989), 'Baraduke' (1985), 'Metro-Cross' (1985), 'Dragon Spirit' (1987), and 'Pac-Mania' (1987). The game entitled 'Valkyrie No Densetsu' was later replaced by its producers with the name 'Legend of the Valkyrie' in order for the game to be easily recognised. All these games are made for everybody regardless of age and these can be played by either one or two players at the same time.
After its release on the market, 'NAMCO Museum Vol. 5' was engaged in strong competition with other game compilations similar to it. However, those compilations were not as impressive as NAMCO's collection was because NAMCO featured a more classical outcome and better pseudo-3D isometric appearance than other compilations, which made it more appealing to retro games enthusiasts.
If you love old games or you're a NAMCO fan, 'NAMCO Museum Vol. 5' is a suitable game compilation made for you. This compilation will really bring you back to the former and simpler times of video game playing.