Namco Classic Collection Vol. 2


is a compilation arcade game that was released by Namco in 1996. It is a collection of three popular Namco games: Pac-Man, Rally-X and Dig Dug. In addition to the original games, there are "Arrangement" versions that include 2-player simultaneous play, additional enemies, updated graphics and music. Rally-X Arrangement did have 1-player only, unlike all other "Arrangements". In addition the game New Rally-X is selectable as well. It is a follow-up to Namco Classic Collection Vol. 1.

Ports of the Arrangement games

Pac-Man Arrangement was ported to the Game Boy Advance as part of Pac-Man Collection. This game and Dig Dug Arrangement were also included in the North American exclusive Namco Museum for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube.

Reception

Edge magazine praised the games for being addictive and fun to play, as well as the remastered arcade versions for being faithful to the arcade originals. Edge particularly commended Dig Dug and Dig Dug Arrangement for being entertaining and one to "complete the trio in fine style". Japanese publication Game Machine expressed interest in the game for bringing older arcade games into modern-day amusement centers, and particularly liked the gameplay of Rally-X Arrangement. Game Machine listed it on their May 15, 1996 issue as being the fifth most-successful arcade game of the year.
In their review of Pac-Man Collection, Allgame said that Pac-Man Arrangement alone made the package worth the price for its fun gameplay and presentation. Retrospectively, Hardcore Gaming 101 liked Pac-Man Arrangement for being a good update to the original, one that expanded on the concept of the original with ideas such as Kinky and power-up items. They wrote: "Overall, for as many people have attempted to ‘update’ Pac-Man, Namco's official try at it is a solid game that's worth playing if you're a fan of the series."