Best Namco

Widely considered the pinnacle of the franchise, Yakuza 0 takes players back to late 1980s Japan. It follows the parallel lives of Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima as they rise through the ranks of the yakuza underworld. The game excels in its dual-protagonist narrative, offering two distinct perspectiv...

Time Crisis 2 is a 1997 arcade light gun shooter developed by Namco. It’s notable for its innovative simultaneous two-player cooperative mode utilizing linked cabinets and its continued implementation of the foot-pedal cover mechanic that enhances aiming precision. The game provides an action-packed...

Time Crisis II is a rail shooter developed and published by Namco for arcades in 1997. The game introduced cooperative two-player gameplay using linked cabinets, with each screen showing a slightly different perspective of the same scene. The signature foot pedal mechanic allows players to duck behi...

Time Crisis II is a rail shooter developed by Namco, released in arcades in 1997 and ported to the PlayStation 2 in 2001. The game introduced simultaneous two-player cooperative play to the Time Crisis series while retaining its signature foot-pedal cover mechanic, in which players duck behind cover...

Time Crisis 3 is a rail shooter developed and published by Namco for arcades in 2002. It introduced a new weapon-selection system allowing players to switch between handgun, machine gun, shotgun, and grenade launcher during play, a mechanic that distinguished it from previous entries in the Time Cri...

Pac-Man Championship Edition DX is a remake of the classic 1980 arcade game. It features enhanced graphics and gameplay improvements alongside original content. The game’s notable speed and challenging level design appeal to fans of retro arcade games and those seeking intense maze navigation puzzle...

*Time Crisis* for the PlayStation (1997) is a home port of Namco's 1995 arcade light-gun shooter. The game retains the arcade's signature cover mechanic, in which players press a button to duck behind cover and release to advance and shoot. The PlayStation release was bundled with the GunCon (model...

Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil is a 2.5D platforming video game developed and published by Namco for the PlayStation 2 in 2001. As the direct sequel to 1997's Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, it follows the protagonist as he travels to the dream world of Lunatea to prevent chaos. The game utilizes a graphical...

"Point Blank 2" is an arcade light-gun shooter developed by Namco and ported to the PlayStation in 1999. As the sequel to the original "Point Blank," it maintains the format of rapid-fire, arcade-style shooting mini-games that test players' speed and accuracy rather than relying on a traditional nar...

Tekken Tag Tournament is a 1999 fighting game developed by Namco for arcades and later released on PlayStation 2. The title features nearly all characters from previous Tekken games alongside a new two-on-two tag team battle system. It utilized an enhanced graphical engine compared to its arcade cou...

Time Crisis 3 is a rail shooter developed by Namco, first released as an arcade game in 2002 and later ported to the PlayStation 2. It retains the series' signature foot pedal mechanism that allows players to take cover and reload, while introducing a new multiple-weapon system that lets players swi...

Ridge Racer Type 4 is a classic arcade racing game developed by Namco. It’s notable for its innovative drifting mechanics and atmospheric soundtrack, offering a uniquely fluid driving experience. The game appeals to players who enjoy realistic handling and challenging tracks, particularly those inte...

Point Blank is a home console port of Namco's arcade light-gun shooter, released for the Sony PlayStation in the 1990s. The game distinguishes itself from narrative-driven shooters by offering a collection of fast-paced, arcade-style minigames that test speed, accuracy, and reaction time. It was des...

Soul Edge is a 1995 arcade fighting game created by Namco, marking the beginning of the Soulcalibur franchise. Initially launched in November 1995, it later appeared on System 11 hardware and was adapted for PlayStation with a revised title in 1997. The game’s release spanned multiple platforms over...

Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra is a role-playing video game developed by Monolith Soft and published for the PlayStation 2 by Namco in 2006. It concludes the three-part Xenosaga series, following Shion Uzuki and her companions through a science-fiction narrative involving artificial i...

Point Blank 2 is a light gun shooter developed by Namco for the Sony PlayStation, released in arcades in 1998 and on home consoles in 1999. As a sequel to the original Point Blank, the game retains the shooting gallery format consisting of various fast-paced, shooting-based minigames. It was designe...

Released in 1991 by Namco, Starblade is a 3D rail shooter arcade game that runs on the Namco System 21 "Polygonizer" arcade board. It is recognized as one of the earliest arcade games to utilize fully 3D polygon graphics, creating an immersive space combat experience. The game was typically housed i...

"Point Blank 3" is an arcade light-gun shooter developed and released by Namco in 2000. As the third main entry in the "Point Blank" series, it challenges players with a variety of rapid-fire, reflex-based mini-games hosted by the series mascots, Dr. Don and Dr. Dan. The game retains the franchise's...

Lucky & Wild is an arcade game developed and published by Namco in 1992, uniquely combining elements of driving and light gun rail shooting. The game is designed for two players to cooperate in a police-themed narrative: one player controls the steering and pedals of the vehicle, while the second pl...

MotoGP (2002) is a motorcycle racing game based on the official MotoGP World Championship license, developed by Namco for the PlayStation 2. It features the official riders, teams, and tracks of the 2001 and 2002 Grand Prix motorcycle racing seasons. The game utilizes a simulation-leaning arcade phy...

Galaxian 3 is a large-scale multiplayer arcade game developed and released by Namco in 1990. Originally built as a theme park-style attraction, the system uses a large projected display and can accommodate up to 28 players simultaneously in a single cooperative session. Players operate individual tu...

Pole Position is a 1982 arcade racing game developed by Namco. Notable for its innovative drifting mechanic and realistic track design, it established a key simulation element within early racing games. The title’s success influenced subsequent titles and remains popular with retro gaming enthusiast...

Dig Dug is a Namco arcade game from 1982 that challenges players to navigate isometric mazes. Utilizing tunneling and strategic inflation of enemies or terrain, players must overcome obstacles. Originally distributed by Atari, Inc., it's notable for its unique gameplay mechanics and remains popular...

Galaxian is a 1979 arcade shooter developed by Namco where players pilot a starfighter to defend Earth. The game features waves of alien formations that descend upon the player, requiring precise targeting and destruction. Gameplay centers around eliminating these attacking aliens within each level.

Galaga '88 is a fixed shooter arcade game developed and published by Namco in 1987 as an evolution of the highly successful Galaga. The game retains the core mechanic of destroying formations of alien enemies but introduces several new elements, including transforming enemies and the ability for pla...

Rave Racer is an arcade racing game developed and published by Namco in 1995. It serves as the third installment in the Ridge Racer series, succeeding Ridge Racer and Ridge Racer Revolution. The game was built on the Namco System 22 arcade board, utilizing 3D polygon graphics to render its race trac...

"Crisis Zone" is a light gun rail shooter developed by Namco and released in arcades in 1999. It serves as a spin-off of the "Time Crisis" series and is distinguished by its use of a mounted submachine gun controller, which features a side grip used to activate a shield for dodging enemy fire. The g...

Galaga Legions is a 2008 fixed shooter video game developed by Namco Bandai Games and released for the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. As a modern reimagining of the classic 1981 arcade title Galaga, the gameplay focuses on surviving against massive swarms of alien enemies. It introduces new mechanic...

Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht is a role-playing video game developed by Monolith Soft and published by Namco for the PlayStation 2. First released in Japan in 2002, it begins the Xenosaga trilogy and follows Shion Uzuki, the android KOS-MOS, and their companions through a science-fiction c...