'''Pac-Man Arcade Party''' is a [[compilation]] arcade game, which was released by [[Namco]], in [[2010]]; as its name suggests, it was released to mark the thirtieth anniversary of their most successful stand-alone arcade game, [[Pac-Man]], and features a carbon copy of it (along with one of the series' first 16-bit title, [[Pac-Mania]]) in a cabinet that features artwork inspired by Pac-Man, [[Galaga]], and [[Dig Dug]] on its sides.
'''Pac-Man Arcade Party''' is a [[compilation]] arcade game, which was released by [[Namco]], in [[2010]]; as its name suggests, it was released to mark the thirtieth anniversary of their most successful stand-alone arcade game, [[Pac-Man]], and features a carbon copy of it (along with one of the series' first 16-bit title, [[Pac-Mania]]) in a cabinet that features artwork inspired by Pac-Man, [[Galaga]], and [[Dig Dug]] on its sides.
==Games in this compilation==
The compilation contains:
*'''[[Pac-Man]]''' ([[1980]]), '''[[Pac-Mania]]''' ([[1987]]): Despite the compilation's name, only two Pac-Man titles are featured in it: the original one, and the US version of the series' first 16-bit one (nineteen rounds).
*'''[[Pac-Man]]''' ([[1980]]), '''[[Pac-Mania]]''' ([[1987]]): Despite the compilation's name, only two Pac-Man titles are featured in it: the original one, and the US version of the series' first 16-bit one (nineteen rounds).
*'''[[Galaxian]]''' ([[1979]]), '''[[Galaga]]''' ([[1981]]), '''[[Galaga '88]]''' (1987): Three of Namco's Galaxian titles are also in this compilation: the original one, and the series' first and third sequels (just not [[Gaplus]], of [[1984]]).
*'''[[Galaxian]]''' ([[1979]]), '''[[Galaga]]''' ([[1981]]), '''[[Galaga '88]]''' (1987): Three of Namco's Galaxian titles are also in this compilation: the original one, and the series' first and third sequels (just not [[Gaplus]], of [[1984]]).
*'''[[Rally-X]]''' (1980): Namco's first driving game (which shares some similarities with Pac-Man) is also featured for this compilation; however, as it is not the [[Rally-X Arrangement|Arrangement]], you can't attack the red cars.
*'''[[Rally-X]]''' (1980): Namco's first driving game (which shares some similarities with Pac-Man) is also featured for this compilation; however, as it is not the [[Rally-X Arrangement|Arrangement]], you can't attack the red cars.
*'''[[Bosconian]]''' (1981): The first game from Namco to use an 8-way joystick is again also featured in this compilation; as it's the "new" version the space bases are arranged different to the "old" one.
*'''[[Bosconian]]''' (1981): The first game from Namco to use an 8-way joystick is again also featured in this compilation; as it's the "new" version the space bases are arranged different to the "old" one.
*'''[[Dig Dug]]''' ([[1982]]): Namco's only "make-your-own-maze" game, save for an [[Dig Dug Arrangement|Arrangement]] of it from [[1996]], is once again also featured; as it is the original version, the 256th round is the "kill screen".
*'''[[Dig Dug]]''' ([[1982]]): Namco's only "make-your-own-maze" game, save for an [[Dig Dug Arrangement|Arrangement]] of it from [[1996]], is once again also featured; as it is the original version, the 256th round is the "kill screen".
*'''[[Xevious]]''' (1982): Namco's first vertical scrolling shooter is yet again also featured here; as it's the original version players can enter up to ten characters on the high score table after a game-over.
*'''[[Xevious]]''' (1982): Namco's first vertical scrolling shooter is yet again also featured here; as it's the original version players can enter up to ten characters on the high score table after a game-over.
*'''[[Mappy]]''' ([[1983]]): Namco's first platform game is, for a fifth time, also featured in this compilation; it is also the US version, evidenced by the cats being called "Goro" and "Meowky" in attract mode.
*'''[[Mappy]]''' ([[1983]]): Namco's first platform game is, for a fifth time, also featured in this compilation; it is also the US version, evidenced by the cats being called "Goro" and "Meowky" in attract mode.
*'''[[Rolling Thunder]]''' ([[1986]]): Namco's first run and gun is, for a sixth time, also featured in here; it is also the "new" version, evidenced by the 150-second (2:30) time limit for which to finish a stage.
*'''[[Rolling Thunder]]''' ([[1986]]): Namco's first run and gun is, for a sixth time, also featured in here; it is also the "new" version, evidenced by the 150-second (2:30) time limit for which to finish a stage.
*'''[[Dragon Spirit]]''' (1987): Namco's third vertical scrolling shooter is for a seventh and last time also featured here; it is also the "new" version, as evidenced by the "stage select" screen at the start.
*'''[[Dragon Spirit]]''' (1987): Namco's third vertical scrolling shooter is for a seventh and last time also featured here; it is also the "new" version, as evidenced by the "stage select" screen at the start.
Pac-Man Arcade Party is a compilation arcade game, which was released by Namco, in 2010; as its name suggests, it was released to mark the thirtieth anniversary of their most successful stand-alone arcade game, Pac-Man, and features a carbon copy of it (along with one of the series' first 16-bit title, Pac-Mania) in a cabinet that features artwork inspired by Pac-Man, Galaga, and Dig Dug on its sides.
The compilation contains:
Pac-Man (1980), Pac-Mania (1987): Despite the compilation's name, only two Pac-Man titles are featured in it: the original one, and the US version of the series' first 16-bit one (nineteen rounds).
Galaxian (1979), Galaga (1981), Galaga '88 (1987): Three of Namco's Galaxian titles are also in this compilation: the original one, and the series' first and third sequels (just not Gaplus, of 1984).
Rally-X (1980): Namco's first driving game (which shares some similarities with Pac-Man) is also featured for this compilation; however, as it is not the Arrangement, you can't attack the red cars.
Bosconian (1981): The first game from Namco to use an 8-way joystick is again also featured in this compilation; as it's the "new" version the space bases are arranged different to the "old" one.
Dig Dug (1982): Namco's only "make-your-own-maze" game, save for an Arrangement of it from 1996, is once again also featured; as it is the original version, the 256th round is the "kill screen".
Xevious (1982): Namco's first vertical scrolling shooter is yet again also featured here; as it's the original version players can enter up to ten characters on the high score table after a game-over.
Mappy (1983): Namco's first platform game is, for a fifth time, also featured in this compilation; it is also the US version, evidenced by the cats being called "Goro" and "Meowky" in attract mode.
Rolling Thunder (1986): Namco's first run and gun is, for a sixth time, also featured in here; it is also the "new" version, evidenced by the 150-second (2:30) time limit for which to finish a stage.
Dragon Spirit (1987): Namco's third vertical scrolling shooter is for a seventh and last time also featured here; it is also the "new" version, as evidenced by the "stage select" screen at the start.
