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(dear anybody who actually knows Namco stuff: help would be nice. this stuff is mostly way outside my knowledge base)
(attempts at expansion. disclaimer: I've played like two of these games. improvements by more knowledgeable Namco fans would be highly appreciated)
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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''==
==''Babylonian Castle Saga''==
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|latestinstallment = ''The Tower of Druaga: the Recovery of BABYLIM'' (2007)
|latestinstallment = ''The Tower of Druaga: the Recovery of BABYLIM'' (2007)
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*The Tower of Druaga: Gilgamesh in Namco Roulette, {{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}
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}}''.
*The Return of Ishtar: {{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}
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==''Baraduke''==
==''Baraduke''==
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|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Bakutotsu Kijūtei|Bakutotsu Kijūtei: Baraduke II]]'' (1988) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Bakutotsu Kijūtei|Bakutotsu Kijūtei: Baraduke II]]'' (1988) {{flag|Japan}}
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Paccet in Namco Roulette
A series of scrolling shooters which notably was one of the first to feature a 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''==
==''Bosconian''==
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|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Blast Off|1989 video game}}'' (1989) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{iw|wikipedia|Blast Off|1989 video game}}'' (1989) {{flag|Japan}}
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fighter in Namco Roulette
A series of free-roaming space shooters. The player's fighter cameos in Namco Roulette.
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==''Bravoman''==
==''Bravoman''==
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|latestinstallment = ''Bravoman: Binja Bash!'' (2013)
|latestinstallment = ''Bravoman: Binja Bash!'' (2013)
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{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Bravoman Retro Medley}}
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''==
==''Dig Dug''==
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|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dig Dug: Digging Strike}}'' (2005)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dig Dug: Digging Strike}}'' (2005)
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[[Pooka]] in Smash Run and Namco Roulette, {{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}
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''==
==''Dragon Buster''==
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|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Valor}}'' (1999)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Valor}}'' (1999)
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Clovis in Namco Roulette
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''==
==''Dragon Spirit''==
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|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Saber}}'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Saber}}'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}}
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{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}
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''==
==''Galaxian''==
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|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Namco Classic Collection Vol. 1#Galaga Arrangement|Galaga Arrangement]]'' (1995)
|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Namco Classic Collection Vol. 1#Galaga Arrangement|Galaga Arrangement]]'' (1995)
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*Galaxian: Galaxip in Namco Roulette, Galaxian via ''Pac-Man'' cameo in [[Bonus Fruit]], {{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}
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.
*Galaga: [[Boss Galaga]], {{SSB4|Pac-Man}}'s grab, fighter in Namco Roulette
 
*Gaplus: Hypership and Secret Fighter 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''==
==''King & Balloon''==
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|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|King & Balloon}}'' (1980)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|King & Balloon}}'' (1980)
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King in Namco Roulette
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''==
==''Libble Rabble''==
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|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Libble Rabble}}'' (1983) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Libble Rabble}}'' (1983) {{flag|Japan}}
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Topcup in Namco Roulette, {{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Libble Rabble Retro Medley}}
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''==
==''Mappy''==
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|latestinstallment = ''Mappy World'' (2011) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''Mappy World'' (2011) {{flag|Japan}}
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[[Pac-Jump]], Mappy in Namco Roulette
A series of platform games. The game's trampoline serves as the basis for [[Pac-Jump]], and the titular Mappy cameos in Namco Roulette.
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==''Metro-Cross''==
==''Metro-Cross''==
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|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Metro-Cross}}'' (1985)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Metro-Cross}}'' (1985)
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Runner in Namco Roulette, {{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Metro-Cross Retro Medley}}
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''==
==''Pac-Man''==
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|latestinstallment = ''Rally-X Rumble'' (2011)
|latestinstallment = ''Rally-X Rumble'' (2011)
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[[Special Flag]], {{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}
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''==
==''Shadow Land''==
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|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Kyūkai Dōchūki}}'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Kyūkai Dōchūki}}'' (1990) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
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{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley}}
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''==
==''Sky Kid''==
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|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sky Kid Deluxe}}'' (1986) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Sky Kid Deluxe}}'' (1986) {{flag|Japan}}
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Red Baron in Namco Roulette, {{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Sky Kid Retro Medley}}
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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==''Taiko no Tatsujin''==
==''Taiko no Tatsujin''==
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|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Taiko no Tatsujin#Taiko no Tatsujin: Tokumori!|Taiko no Tatsujin: Tokumori!]]'' (2014) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Taiko no Tatsujin#Taiko no Tatsujin: Tokumori!|Taiko no Tatsujin: Tokumori!]]'' (2014) {{flag|Japan}}
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Don-chan in Namco Roulette
A series of drumming-based rhythm games. 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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==''Thunder Ceptor''==
==''Thunder Ceptor''==
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|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|3-D Thunder Ceptor II}}'' (1986) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|3-D Thunder Ceptor II}}'' (1986) {{flag|Japan}}
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{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}
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''==
==''Valkyrie''==
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|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Xandra no Daibōken: Valkyrie to no Deai}}'' (1992)
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Xandra no Daibōken: Valkyrie to no Deai}}'' (1992)
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Legend of the Valkyrie: Valkyrie in Namco Roulette, {{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}
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''==
==''Wonder Momo''==
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|latestinstallment = ''Wonder Momo: Typhoon Booster'' (2014)
|latestinstallment = ''Wonder Momo: Typhoon Booster'' (2014)
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{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}
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''==
==''Xevious''==
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[[Category:Third-party Material]]

Revision as of 15:08, March 11, 2015

This is a list of Namco universes with smaller forms of representation in the Super Smash Bros. series, specifically Super Smash Bros. 4. 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)
Tower of Druaga logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
Genre(s) Action RPG, maze
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment The Tower of Druaga (1984)
Latest installment The Tower of Druaga: the Recovery of BABYLIM (2007)

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 Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1, and its protagonist Gilgamesh cameos in Namco Roulette. The main theme from The Return of Ishtar appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Baraduke

Baraduke (universe)
Baraduke logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Dempa
Publisher(s) Namco
Dempa
Genre(s) Shooter
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Baraduke (1985) Japan
Latest installment Bakutotsu Kijūtei: Baraduke II (1988) Japan

A series of scrolling shooters which notably was one of the first to feature a female protagonist (Kissy), a year before Samus Aran's lead in the Metroid series. A Paccet cameos in Namco Roulette.

Bosconian

Bosconian (universe)
Bosconian logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
Midway
Genre(s) Shooter
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Bosconian (1981)
Latest installment Blast Off (1989) Japan

A series of free-roaming space shooters. The player's fighter cameos in Namco Roulette.

Bravoman

Bravoman (universe)
Bravoman logo.png
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)

A series of comical action games which in more recent years received both a webtoon 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

Dig Dug (universe)
Dig Dug logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
Atari
Genre(s) Maze
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Dig Dug (1982)
Latest installment Dig Dug: Digging Strike (2005)

A series of digging-based maze games. In addition to spawning the spin-off series Mr. Driller, elements from Dig Dug have appeared in numerous other games, such as cameos in some 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 Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1.

Dragon Buster

Dragon Buster (universe)
Dragon Buster logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Dempa
TOSE
Publisher(s) Namco
Dempa
Enix
Genre(s) Platformer, action RPG
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Dragon Buster (1985) Japan
Latest installment 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.

Dragon Spirit

Dragon Spirit (universe)
Dragon Spirit logo.png
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) Japan

A series of dragon-based vertically scrolling shooters. The first level theme from Dragon Spirit appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Galaxian

Galaxian (universe)
File:Galaga logo.gif
Developer(s) Namco
Various
Publisher(s) Namco
Midway
Various
Genre(s) Shooter
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Galaxian (1979)
Latest installment Galaga Arrangement (1995)

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 Pac-Man's grab. Beyond that, the player's fighter cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's start music appears in 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 Pac-Man. It is also one of only three series represented in Smash to debut in the '70s, the others being Color TV-Game and Sheriff.

King & Balloon

King & Balloon (universe)
King & Balloon logo.png
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)

A fixed shooter game notable for being one of the earliest example of speech synthesis in video games. The King cameos in Namco Roulette.

Libble Rabble

Libble Rabble (universe)
Libble Rabble logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
Genre(s) Action
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Libble Rabble (1983) Japan
Latest installment Libble Rabble (1983) 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 Libble Rabble Retro Medley.

Mappy

Mappy (universe)
Mappy logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Dempa
Epoch
Publisher(s) Namco
Various
Genre(s) Platformer
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Mappy (1983)
Latest installment Mappy World (2011) 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.

Metro-Cross

Metro-Cross (universe)
Metro-Cross logo.png
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)

An auto-scrolling platform game. The game's protagonist, Runner, cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in Metro-Cross Retro Medley.

Pac-Man

Main article: Pac-Man (universe)

Rally-X

Rally-X (universe)
Rally-X logo.png
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)

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.

Shadow Land

Shadow Land (universe)
Shadow Land logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Now Production
Publisher(s) Namco
Genre(s) Platformer
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Shadow Land (1987) Japan
Latest installment Kyūkai Dōchūki (1990) 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 Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley.

Sky Kid

Sky Kid (universe)
Sky Kid logo.png
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) 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 Sky Kid Retro Medley.

Taiko no Tatsujin

Taiko no Tatsujin (universe)
File:Taiko no Tatsujin logo.gif
Developer(s) Bandai Namco
Publisher(s) Bandai Namco
Genre(s) Rhythm
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Taiko no Tatsujin (2001) Japan
Latest installment Taiko no Tatsujin: Tokumori! (2014) Japan

A series of drumming-based rhythm games. 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. It is also the newest Namco series to receive Smash representation.

Thunder Ceptor

Thunder Ceptor (universe)
File:Thunder Ceptor logo.jpg
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
Genre(s) Shooter
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Thunder Ceptor (1986) Japan
Latest installment 3-D Thunder Ceptor II (1986) Japan

A series of 3D shooters. The name entry theme from Thunder Ceptor appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Valkyrie

Valkyrie (universe)
Valkyrie logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Nova Games Ltd.
Publisher(s) Namco
GamePlan
Genre(s) Action-adventure, platformer
Console/platform of origin NES
First installment Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu (1986) Japan
Latest installment 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 Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Wonder Momo

Wonder Momo (universe)
Wonder Momo logo.png
Developer(s) Namco
Publisher(s) Namco
Genre(s) Fighting
Console/platform of origin Arcade
First installment Wonder Momo (1987) Japan
Latest installment 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 Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Xevious

Main article: Xevious (universe)