Editing List of Namco universes

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This is a '''list of [[Namco]] [[universe]]s''' with smaller forms of representation in the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series, specifically ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. While the {{uv|Pac-Man}} universe features prominently, most of the Namco universes are represented in [[List of minor universes|minor ways]], such as with music or a cameo in {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}'s Namco Roulette [[taunt]].
==''Babylonian Castle Saga''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Babylonian Castle Saga (universe)
|image             = [[File:Tower of Druaga logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco
|publisher         = Namco
|genres            = Action RPG, maze
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|The Tower of Druaga}}'' (1984)
|latestinstallment = ''The Tower of Druaga: the Recovery of BABYLIM'' (2007)
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A series of maze-based action RPGs beginning with ''The Tower of Druaga'', which featured several sequel games and a spin-off anime series. In ''Smash'', there are references to two games in the series. ''The Tower of Druaga''{{'}}s main theme and level complete theme appear in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}'', and its protagonist Gilgamesh cameos in Namco Roulette. The main theme from ''The Return of Ishtar'' appears in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}''.
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==''Baraduke''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Baraduke (universe)
|image             = [[File:Baraduke logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco<br>Dempa
|publisher         = Namco<br>Dempa
|genres            = Shooter
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Baraduke}}'' (1985) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Bakutotsu Kijūtei|Bakutotsu Kijūtei: Baraduke II]]'' (1988) {{flag|Japan}}
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A series of scrolling shooters which notably was one of the first to feature a human female protagonist (Kissy), a year before [[Samus Aran]]'s lead in the {{uv|Metroid}} series. A Paccet cameos in Namco Roulette.
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==''Bosconian''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Bosconian (universe)
|image             = [[File:Bosconian logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco
|publisher         = Namco<br>Midway
|genres            = Shooter
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Bosconian}}'' (1981)
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Blast Off|1989 video game}}'' (1989) {{flag|Japan}}
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A series of free-roaming space shooters. The player's fighter cameos in Namco Roulette.
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==''Bravoman''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Bravoman (universe)
|image             = [[File:Bravoman logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco
|publisher         = Namco<br>NEC
|genres            = Beat-'em-up, shooter
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Bravoman}}'' (1988)
|latestinstallment = ''Bravoman: Binja Bash!'' (2013)
}}
A series of comical action games which in more recent years received both a webtoon and a mobile game as part of {{s|wikipedia|ShiftyLook}}. The original ''Bravoman''{{'}}s title and first level music is featured as ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Bravoman Retro Medley}}''.
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==''Dig Dug''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Dig Dug (universe)
|image             = [[File:Dig Dug logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco
|publisher         = Namco<br>Atari
|genres            = Maze
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dig Dug}}'' (1982)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dig Dug: Digging Strike}}'' (2005)
}}
A series of digging-based maze games. In addition to spawning the spin-off series ''{{s|wikipedia|Mr. Driller}}'', elements from ''Dig Dug'' have appeared in numerous other games, such as cameos in some {{uv|Pac-Man}} games. The [[Pooka]] enemy from ''Dig Dug'' appears in Smash Run and cameos in Namco Roulette. Additionally, the level start, main theme, and level complete music from ''Dig Dug'' appear in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}''.
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==''Dragon Buster''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Dragon Buster (universe)
|image             = [[File:Dragon Buster logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco<br>Dempa<br>TOSE
|publisher         = Namco<br>Dempa<br>Enix
|genres            = Platformer, action RPG
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Buster}}'' (1985) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Valor}}'' (1999)
}}
A series of action RPGs with platformer emphasis, notable for being the first game to include a [[double jump]] and a visual health meter. The protagonist Clovis cameos in Namco Roulette.
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==''Dragon Spirit''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Dragon Spirit (universe)
|image             = [[File:Dragon Spirit logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco<br>Consult Software<br>Domark<br>The Hit Squad
|publisher         = Namco<br>Various
|genres            = Shooter
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Spirit}}'' (1987)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Saber}}'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
A series of dragon-based vertically scrolling shooters. The first level theme from ''Dragon Spirit'' appears in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}''.
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==''Galaxian''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Galaxian (universe)
|image             = [[File:Galaga logo.gif|250px]]
|developer         = Namco<br>Various
|publisher         = Namco<br>Midway<br>Various
|genres            = Shooter
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Galaxian}}'' (1979)
|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Galaga : Tekken 20th Anniversary Edition|Galaga: Tekken Edition ]]'' (2015)
}}
A series of famous fixed shooters set in space. The second game in the series, ''Galaga'', is among the most successful arcade games of all time. Three games in the series are represented in ''Smash''. From the original ''Galaxian'', the Galaxip cameos in Namco Roulette. Additionally, the boss Galaxian appears in [[Bonus Fruit]] in reference to its cameo in ''Pac-Man'' in that purpose. ''Galaga'' features larger representation, serving as the basis for the [[Boss Galaga]] item and {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}'s [[grab]]. Beyond that, the player's fighter cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's start music appears in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}''. From the third game in the series, ''Gaplus'', the Hypership and Secret Fighter cameo in Namco Roulette.

Notably, with ''Galaxian''{{'}}s release in 1979, it is the oldest Namco property represented in ''Smash'', predating {{uv|Pac-Man}}. It is also one of only three series represented in ''Smash'' to debut in the '70s, the others being {{uv|Color TV-Game}} and {{uv|Sheriff}}.
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==''King & Balloon''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = King & Balloon (universe)
|image             = [[File:King & Balloon logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco
|publisher         = Namco<br>GamePlan
|genres            = Shooter
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|King & Balloon}}'' (1980)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|King & Balloon}}'' (1980)
}}
A fixed shooter game notable for being one of the earliest example of speech synthesis in video games. The King cameos in Namco Roulette.
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==''Libble Rabble''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Libble Rabble (universe)
|image             = [[File:Libble Rabble logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco
|publisher         = Namco
|genres            = Action
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Libble Rabble}}'' (1983) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Libble Rabble}}'' (1983) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
An action game involving harvesting mushrooms while avoiding enemies. The bonus creature Topcup cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Libble Rabble Retro Medley}}''.
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==''Mappy''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Mappy (universe)
|image             = [[File:Mappy logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco<br>Dempa<br>Epoch
|publisher         = Namco<br>Various
|genres            = Platformer
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Mappy}}'' (1983)
|latestinstallment = ''Mappy World'' (2011) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
A series of platform games. The game's trampoline serves as the basis for [[Pac-Jump]], and the titular Mappy cameos in Namco Roulette. ''Mappy''{{'}}s main theme and level complete theme also appear in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}''.
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==''Metro-Cross''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Metro-Cross (universe)
|image             = [[File:Metro-Cross logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco<br>Various
|publisher         = Namco<br>U.S. Gold
|genres            = Platformer
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Metro-Cross}}'' (1985)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Metro-Cross}}'' (1985)
}}
An auto-scrolling platform game. The game's protagonist, Runner, cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in  ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Metro-Cross Retro Medley}}''.
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==''Pac-Man''==
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==''Rally-X''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Rally-X (universe)
|image             = [[File:Rally-X logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco
|publisher         = Namco<br>Midway
|genres            = Maze, driving
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Rally-X}}'' (1980)
|latestinstallment = ''Rally-X Rumble'' (2011)
}}
A series of driving-based maze games. ''Rally-X'' was the debut of the [[Special Flag]], which has become a major symbol of Namco. In addition to the item, the main theme and level complete theme from ''New Rally-X'' appear in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}''.
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==''Shadow Land''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Shadow Land (universe)
|image             = [[File:Shadow Land logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco<br>Now Production
|publisher         = Namco
|genres            = Platformer
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Shadow Land|video game}}'' (1987) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Kyūkai Dōchūki}}'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
A series of atypical platform games based around the protagonist traveling through the afterlife to reach his fate. Known in ''Smash'' by its Japanese title, ''Yōkai Dōchūki'', the first game's music is featured in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley}}''.
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==''Sky Kid''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Sky Kid (universe)
|image             = [[File:Sky Kid logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco<br>Epoch
|publisher         = Namco<br>Epoch<br>Sunsoft
|genres            = Shooter
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sky Kid}}'' (1985)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sky Kid Deluxe}}'' (1986) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
A series of piloting-based scrolling shooters. The Red Baron player character from ''Sky Kid'' cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Sky Kid Retro Medley}}''.
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==''Tales''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Tales (universe)
|image             = [[File:Tales of Series logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Bandai Namco
|publisher         = Bandai Namco
|genres            = RPG
|originconsole     = Super Famicom
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tales of Phantasia}}'' (1995) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Tales of Zestiria|Tales of Zestiria]]'' (2015)
}}
A long-running series of action RPG games that are popular worldwide. The design of the main protagonist of ''{{s|wikipedia|Tales of Symphonia}}'', [[Lloyd Irving]], appears as a [[downloadable content]] costume for {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}}s.
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==''Taiko no Tatsujin''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Taiko no Tatsujin (universe)
|image             = [[File:Taiko no Tatsujin logo.gif|250px]]
|developer         = Bandai Namco
|publisher         = Bandai Namco
|genres            = Rhythm
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Taiko no Tatsujin}}'' (2001) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Taiko no Tatsujin#Taiko no Tatsujin: Tokumori!|Taiko no Tatsujin: Tokumori!]]'' (2014) {{flag|Japan}}
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A series of drumming-based rhythm games that are very popular in Japan. The series' protagonist, {{s|mariowiki|Don-chan}}, cameos in Namco Roulette.

Notably, ''Taiko no Tatsujin'' has previously crossed over with the {{uv|Mario}} series in ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Kart Arcade GP DX}}''. It is also the newest Namco series to receive ''Smash'' representation.
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==''Tekken''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Tekken (universe)
|image             = [[File:Tekken logo.gif|250px]]
|developer         = [[Bandai Namco]]
|publisher         = Bandai Namco
|genres            = Fighting
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tekken|video game}}'' (1994)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tekken 7}}'' (2015)
}}
Bandai Namco's long-running series of fighting games. Its sole representation in ''Smash'' is through a [[downloadable content]] costume for {{SSB4|Mii Brawler}}s based on [[Heihachi Mishima]], a recurring antagonist in the series. Coincidently, costumes based on various Nintendo characters were available in the Wii U version of ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tekken Tag Tournament 2}}'' while Heihachi was a playable character on ''{{iw|wikipedia|PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale}}'', Sony's equivalent to ''Super Smash Bros.''
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==''Thunder Ceptor''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Thunder Ceptor (universe)
|image             = [[File:Thunder Ceptor logo.jpg|250px]]
|developer         = Namco
|publisher         = Namco
|genres            = Shooter
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Thunder Ceptor}}'' (1986) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|3-D Thunder Ceptor II}}'' (1986) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
A series of 3D shooters. The name entry theme from ''Thunder Ceptor'' appears in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}''.
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==''Valkyrie''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Valkyrie (universe)
|image             = [[File:Valkyrie logo.png|250px]]
|developer         = Namco<br>Nova Games Ltd.
|publisher         = Namco<br>GamePlan
|genres            = Action-adventure, platformer
|originconsole     = NES
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu}}'' (1986) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Xandra no Daibōken: Valkyrie to no Deai}}'' (1992)
}}
A series of action-adventure games that debuted on the NES, as opposed to the arcades. From the second game of the series (and its arcade debut), ''Legend of the Valkyrie'', comes the sprite of protagonist Valkyrie which cameos in Namco Roulette. The game's main theme also appears in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}''.
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==''Wonder Momo''==
{{Infobox Series
|title             = Wonder Momo (universe)
|image             = [[File:Wonder Momo logo.png]]
|developer         = Namco
|publisher         = Namco
|genres            = Fighting
|originconsole     = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Wonder Momo}}'' (1987) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''Wonder Momo: Typhoon Booster'' (2014)
}}
A series of parodic fighting games which in recent years was revived with a webcomic, anime, and a mobile game. The transformation theme from ''Wonder Momo'' appears in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}''.
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==''Xevious''==
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