Namco Museum DS is a compilation game featuring 8 games (10 if both Super Xevious and the old version of Dig Dug II are counted) previously distributed by Namco. Among the titles selectable are Galaxian (1979), Pac-Man (1980), Galaga (1981), Xevious (1983, along with its 1984 sequel Super Xevious as a hidden title), Mappy (1983), The Tower of Druaga (1984), Dig Dug II (1985 including both its original and old versions) and Pac-Man Vs. (2003). Super Xevious and the old version of Dig Dug II are hidden from view, but become available through the game selection screen by toggling the modes that enable said revisions.[2]
All games are recreated for the Nintendo DS hardware, supporting multiple display options for the Nintendo DS' limited resolution, allow high score saving, optional bug fix toggles for the games and DIP switch settings. Galaga, The Tower of Druaga, Xevious and Super Xevious feature a navigation mode that shows various hints and tips throughout the gameplay to assist the player during play. The version of Pac-Man Vs. included is a newly created version of the game, and features adjusted gameplay mechanics, new visuals and an original soundtrack, albeit the removal of one of the mazes from the original Nintendo GameCube version.
All the titles in Namco Museum DS support DS Download Play, allowing multiple players with or without Game Cards to play the titles featured in the collection. The player can either send temporary full games of the arcade games to Nintendo DS systems without a Game Card, which disappears when the system is powered off, or can use the function to play Pac-Man Vs. with players with or without a Game Card.
Additional features to the collection include general and hardcore options, a jukebox mode for listening to the sounds of the arcade games, Japanese promotional material and images of each arcade game's CPU board.[3]