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'''''Katamari''''' ({{ja|塊|Katamari}}, ''Clump'') is a series of action-puzzle games created by artist Keita Takahashi, in which the player controls the tiny Prince of All Cosmos, sent to Earth to roll up various objects into the titular sticky balls. The games are known for their simplistic, colorful visuals, surreal humor, and upbeat soundtracks inspired by a variety of musical genres. A pixel version of the Prince cameos in Namco Roulette in ''Ultimate''. | '''''Katamari''''' ({{ja|塊|Katamari}}, ''Clump'') is a series of action-puzzle games created by artist Keita Takahashi, in which the player controls the tiny Prince of All Cosmos, sent to Earth to roll up various objects into the titular sticky balls. The games are known for their simplistic, colorful visuals, surreal humor, and upbeat soundtracks inspired by a variety of musical genres. A pixel version of the Prince cameos in Namco Roulette in ''Ultimate''. | ||
Coincidentally, the release of ''Katamari Damacy Reroll'', an HD remake of the original ''Katamari Damacy'', happened on the same day that ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' released. | |||
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Revision as of 14:57, December 6, 2018
This is a list of Namco universes with smaller forms of representation in the Super Smash Bros. series, specifically Super Smash Bros. 4 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While the Pac-Man universe features prominently, most of the Namco universes are represented in minor ways, such as with music or a cameo in Pac-Man's Namco Roulette taunt.
Babylonian Castle Saga
| Babylonian Castle Saga (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing Maze |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | The Tower of Druaga (1984) |
| Latest installment | The Tower of Druaga: the Recovery of BABYLIM (2007) |
Babylonian Castle Saga (バビロニアン・キャッスル・サーガ, Babylonian Castle Saga) is a series of medieval maze-based action RPGs beginning with The Tower of Druaga, which spawned several sequel games and a spin-off anime series. Gil, the series' main protagonist, cameos in Namco Roulette and as a downloadable costume for Mii Swordfighters. The Tower of Druaga's main theme and level complete theme appear in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1. The main theme from The Return of Ishtar, the direct sequel to The Tower of Druaga, appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.
Baraduke
| Baraduke (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Dempa |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Dempa |
| Genre(s) | Platformer, shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Baraduke (1985) 
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| Latest installment | Bakutotsu Kijūtei: Baraduke II (1988)
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Baraduke (バラデューク, Baraduke) is a series of scrolling shooters that feature an astronaut rescuing docile aliens from hostile species. Although it was released a year earlier, the original game is noted for its similarities to Metroid; the player character, Kissy, is revealed to be a woman upon clearing the game. A friendly alien, Paccet, cameos in Namco Roulette.
Bosconian
| Bosconian (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Midway |
| Genre(s) | Shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Bosconian (1981) |
| Latest installment | Blast Off (1989)
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Bosconian (ボスコニアン, Bosconian) is a series of free-roaming space shooters. The player's fighter cameos in Namco Roulette.
Bravoman
| Bravoman (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco NEC |
| Genre(s) | Beat-'em-up Shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Bravoman (1988) |
| Latest installment | Bravoman: Binja Bash! (2013) |
Bravoman (ベラボーマン, Bravoman) is a comical action game that parodies typical superhero stories and cliches. In more recent years, it received both a web cartoon and a mobile game as part of ShiftyLook. The original Bravoman's title and first level music is featured as Bravoman Retro Medley.
Dig Dug
Dragon Buster
| Dragon Buster (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Dempa TOSE |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Dempa Enix |
| Genre(s) | Platformer Action role-playing |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Dragon Buster (1985)
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| Latest installment | Dragon Valor (1999) |
Dragon Buster (ドラゴンバスター, Dragon Buster) is a series of medieval action RPGs with a platforming emphasis. The original game is notable for being the first game to include a double jump and a visual health meter. The protagonist, Clovis, cameos in Namco Roulette.
Dragon Spirit
| Dragon Spirit (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Consult Software Domark The Hit Squad |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Various |
| Genre(s) | Shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Dragon Spirit (1987) |
| Latest installment | Dragon Saber (1990)
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Dragon Spirit (ドラゴンスピリット, Dragon Spirit) is a series of dragon-based vertically scrolling shooters. The Area 1 theme from Dragon Spirit is remixed in Ultimate, and it also appears in its original form in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.
Galaxian
Katamari
| Katamari (universe) | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Third-person action/Puzzle |
| Console/platform of origin | PlayStation 2 |
| First installment | Katamari Damacy (2004) |
| Latest installment | Amazing Katamari Damacy (2017) |
Katamari (塊, Clump) is a series of action-puzzle games created by artist Keita Takahashi, in which the player controls the tiny Prince of All Cosmos, sent to Earth to roll up various objects into the titular sticky balls. The games are known for their simplistic, colorful visuals, surreal humor, and upbeat soundtracks inspired by a variety of musical genres. A pixel version of the Prince cameos in Namco Roulette in Ultimate.
Coincidentally, the release of Katamari Damacy Reroll, an HD remake of the original Katamari Damacy, happened on the same day that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate released.
King & Balloon
| King & Balloon (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco GamePlan |
| Genre(s) | Shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | King & Balloon (1980) |
| Latest installment | King & Balloon (1980) |
King & Balloon (キング & バルーン, King & Balloon) is a fixed shooter game where the player must defend a king from hostile balloons, notable for being one of the earliest examples of sampled speech in video games. The King cameos in Namco Roulette in the 3DS version of SSB4.
Libble Rabble
| Libble Rabble (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Action |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Libble Rabble (1983)
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| Latest installment | Libble Rabble (1983)
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Libble Rabble (リブルラブル, Libble Rabble) is 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 Libble Rabble Retro Medley.
Mappy
| Mappy (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Dempa Epoch |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Various |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Mappy (1983) |
| Latest installment | Mappy Taiketsu! Neonyāmuko-Dan (2015)
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Mappy (マッピー, Mappy) is a series of platform games starring the titular policemouse Mappy as he retrieves stolen goods from the cat burglar Goro and his goons, the Mewkies. 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 appear in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1, and Ultimate includes a remix of the game's music, Mappy Medley.
Metro-Cross
| Metro-Cross (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Various |
| Publisher(s) | Namco U.S. Gold |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Metro-Cross (1985) |
| Latest installment | Metro-Cross (1985) |
Metro-Cross (メトロクロス, Metro-Cross) is a running-based platform game where the player must escape a futuristic obstacle course before it self-destructs. The game's protagonist, Runner, cameos in Namco Roulette in the Wii U version of SSB4, and the game's music is featured in Metro-Cross Retro Medley.
Pac-Man
Rally-X
| Rally-X (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Midway |
| Genre(s) | Maze Driving |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Rally-X (1980) |
| Latest installment | Rally-X Rumble (2011) |
Rally-X (ラリーX, Rally-X) is 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 Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1. The player's car cameos in Namco Roulette.
Shadow Land
| Shadow Land (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Now Production |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Shadow Land (1987)
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| Latest installment | Kyūkai Dōchūki (1990)
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Shadow Land (妖怪道中記, Yōkai Travel Journal) is an atypical platform game in which Tarosuke, the protagonist, travels through the afterlife towards his ultimate fate. Known in Smash by its Japanese title, Yōkai Dōchūki, the game's music is featured in Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley.
Sky Kid
| Sky Kid (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Epoch |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Epoch Sunsoft |
| Genre(s) | Shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Sky Kid (1985) |
| Latest installment | Sky Kid Deluxe (1986)
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Sky Kid (スカイキッド, Sky Kid) is a piloting-based scrolling shooter. The Red Baron player character cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in Sky Kid Retro Medley.
Taiko no Tatsujin
| Taiko no Tatsujin (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Taiko no Tatsujin (2001)
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| Latest installment | Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! (2018) |
Taiko no Tatsujin (太鼓の達人, Taiko Master) is a series of drumming-based rhythm games that are particularly popular in Japan. The series' protagonist, Don-chan, cameos in Namco Roulette.
Notably, Taiko no Tatsujin has previously crossed over with the Mario series in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX as well as the Kirby, and Zelda series within the games. It is also the newest Namco series to receive Smash representation.
Tales
| Tales (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
| Console/platform of origin | Super Famicom |
| First installment | Tales of Phantasia (1995)
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| Latest installment | Tales of Berseria (2016) |
Tales (テイルズ オブ, Tales of) is a long-running series of fantasy RPG games that are popular worldwide. The design of the main protagonist of Tales of Symphonia, Lloyd Irving, appears as a DLC costume for Mii Swordfighters.
Tekken
| Tekken (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Tekken (1994) |
| Latest installment | Tekken (Mobile) (2018) |
Tekken (鉄拳, Iron Fist) is a long-running series of fighting games. Its sole representation in Smash is through a downloadable content costume for Mii Brawlers based on Heihachi Mishima, a recurring antagonist in the series. Coincidentally, costumes based on various Nintendo characters were available in the Wii U version of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 while Heihachi was a playable character on PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, Sony's equivalent to Super Smash Bros.
Thunder Ceptor
| Thunder Ceptor (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Thunder Ceptor (1986)
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| Latest installment | 3-D Thunder Ceptor II (1986)
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Thunder Ceptor (サンダーセプター, Thunder Ceptor) is a series of pseudo-3D space shooters. The name entry theme from Thunder Ceptor appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.
Valkyrie
| Valkyrie (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Nova Games Ltd. |
| Publisher(s) | Namco GamePlan |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure Platformer |
| Console/platform of origin | Famicom |
| First installment | Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu (1986)
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| Latest installment | Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu with Xiaomu (2015)
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Valkyrie (ワルキューレ, Valkyrie) is a series of mythological action-adventure games. Valkyrie, the protagonist, cameos in Namco Roulette in the Wii U version of SSB4, using her sprite from the second game in the series, The Legend of Valkyrie. The game's main theme also appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.
Wonder Momo
| Wonder Momo (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Beat-'em-up |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Wonder Momo (1987)
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| Latest installment | Wonder Momo: Typhoon Booster (2014) |
Wonder Momo (ワンダーモモ, Wonder Momo) is a beat-'em-up game that acts as a light parody of tokusatsu stage shows. In recent years, the game was revived with a webcomic, an anime, and a mobile game. The transformation theme from Wonder Momo appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.
Xevious
