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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]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. 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 [[Pac-Man]]'s [[Namco Roulette]] [[taunt]]. Due to changes in how music is sorted, all Namco songs in ''Ultimate'' are categorized under the ''Pac-Man'' series.
 
==''Babylonian Castle Saga''==
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Babylonian Castle Saga (universe)
|image            = [[File:Tower of Druaga logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Namco
|publisher        = Namco
|genres            = Action role-playing<br>Maze
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|The Tower of Druaga}}'' (1984)
|latestinstallment = ''The Tower of Druaga: the Recovery of BABYLIM'' (2007)
}}
'''''Babylonian Castle Saga''''' ({{ja|バビロニアン・キャッスル・サーガ|Babironian Kyassuru Sāga}}, ''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 content|downloadable costume]] for [[Mii Swordfighter]]s. ''The Tower of Druaga''{{'}}s main theme and level complete theme appear in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}''.  The main theme from ''The Return of Ishtar'', the direct sequel to ''The Tower of Druaga'', 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            = Platformer, shooter
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Baraduke}}'' (1985) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''[[wikipedia:Bakutotsu Kijūtei|Bakutotsu Kijūtei: Baraduke II]]'' (1988) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
'''''Baraduke''''' ({{ja|バラデューク|Baradyūku}}, ''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 ''{{uv|Metroid}}''; the player character, Kissy, is revealed to be a woman upon clearing the game. A friendly alien, 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}}
}}
'''''Bosconian''''' ({{ja|ボスコニアン|Bosukonian}}, ''Bosconian'') is 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<br>Shooter
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Bravoman}}'' (1988)
|latestinstallment = ''Bravoman: Binja Bash!'' (2013)
}}
'''''Bravoman''''' ({{ja|ベラボーマン|Berabōman}}, ''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 {{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''==
[[File:Dig Dug logo.png|thumb|right]]
{{main|Dig Dug (universe)}}
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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<br>Action role-playing
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Buster}}'' (1985) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Dragon Valor}}'' (1999)
}}
'''''Dragon Buster''''' ({{ja|ドラゴンバスター|Doragon Basutā}}, ''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.
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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}}
}}
'''''Dragon Spirit''''' ({{ja|ドラゴンスピリット|Doragon Supiritto}}, ''Dragon Spirit'') is a series of dragon-based vertically scrolling shooters. The ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pac-Man|Area 1 - Dragon Spirit|Area 1}}'' theme from ''Dragon Spirit'' is remixed in ''Ultimate'', and it also appears in its original form in ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}''.
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==''Galaxian''==
[[File:Galaxian logo.png|thumb|right]]
{{main|Galaxian (universe)}}
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==''Katamari''==
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Katamari (universe)
|image            = [[File:Katamari Damacy logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Namco
|publisher        = Namco
|genres            = Third-person action<br>Puzzle
|originconsole    = PlayStation 2
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Katamari Damacy}}'' (2004)
|latestinstallment = ''Katamari Damacy Reroll'' (2018)
}}
'''''Katamari''''' ({{ja|塊魂|Katamari Tamashī}}, ''Clump Spirit'') is a series of action-puzzle games in which the player controls the tiny Prince of All Cosmos, sent to Earth to roll up various objects into the titular sticky balls. A pixel version of the Prince (taken from the credits of ''Me and My Katamari'') cameos in Namco Roulette in ''Ultimate''. Debuting in 2004, ''Katamari'' is the newest Namco series to receive representation in ''Smash''.
 
Coincidentally, ''Katamari Damacy Reroll'', an HD remake of the original ''Katamari Damacy'', was released on the same day as ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
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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)
}}
'''''King & Balloon''''' ({{ja|キング & バルーン|Kingu & Barūn}}, ''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'' and ''Ultimate''.
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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}}
}}
'''''Libble Rabble''''' ({{ja|リブルラブル|Riburu Raburu}}, ''Libble Rabble'') is an action game involving harvesting mushrooms while avoiding enemies. The game was designed by ''Pac-Man'' creator, Tōru Iwatani. 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 Taiketsu! Neonyāmuko-Dan'' (2015) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
'''''Mappy''''' ({{ja|マッピー|Mappī}}, ''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 ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}'', and ''Ultimate'' includes a remix of the game's music, ''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pac-Man|Mappy Medley}}''.
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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)
}}
'''''Metro-Cross''''' ({{ja|メトロクロス|Metoro-Kurosu}}, ''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 ''Ultimate'', while the game's music is featured in  ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Metro-Cross Retro Medley}}''.
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==''Pac-Man''==
[[File:Pac-Man title.png|thumb|right]]
{{main|Pac-Man (universe)}}
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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<br>Driving
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Rally-X}}'' (1980)
|latestinstallment = ''Rally-X Rumble'' (2011)
}}
'''''Rally-X''''' ({{ja|ラリーX|Rarī-Ekkusu}}, ''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 ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1}}''. The player's car cameos in Namco Roulette.
 
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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}}
}}
'''''Shadow Land''''' ({{ja|妖怪道中記|Yōkai Dōchūki}}, ''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 ''{{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}}
}}
'''''Sky Kid''''' ({{ja|スカイキッド|Sukai Kiddō}}, ''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 ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Sky Kid Retro Medley}}''.
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==''Taiko no Tatsujin''==
{{Infobox Series
|title            = Taiko no Tatsujin (universe)
|image            = [[File:Taiko no Tatsujin English logo.png|250px]]
|developer        = Bandai Namco
|publisher        = Bandai Namco
|genres            = Rhythm
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Taiko no Tatsujin}}'' (2001) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!}}'' (2018)
}}
'''''Taiko no Tatsujin''''' ({{ja|太鼓の達人|Taiko no Tatsujin}}, ''Taiko Master'') is a series of drumming-based rhythm games that are particularly 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}}''. Aside from ''Mario'', the games have also featured music from several franchises included in ''Smash'', including {{uv|Kirby}}, {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}}, {{uv|Pokémon}}, {{uv|Splatoon}}, and {{uv|Mega Man}}.
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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            = Role-playing
|originconsole    = Super Famicom
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tales of Phantasia}}'' (1995) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''{{s|wikipedia|Tales of Berseria}}'' (2016)
}}
'''''Tales''''' ({{ja|テイルズ オブ|Teiruzu obu}}, ''Tales of'') is a long-running series of fantasy 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|DLC costume]] for {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}}s.
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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 (Mobile)}}'' (2018)''
}}
'''''Tekken''''' ({{ja|鉄拳|Tekken}}, ''Iron Fist'') is a long-running series of fighting games. In ''SSB4'', the series is represented through a [[downloadable content]] costume for {{SSB4|Mii Brawler}}s based on [[Heihachi Mishima]], a recurring antagonist in the series. In ''Ultimate'', Heihachi also cameos as a sprite in Namco Roulette, using his sprite from ''{{iw|wikipedia|Tekken Tag Tournament 2}}''.
 
Coincidentally, costumes based on various Nintendo characters were available in the Wii U version of ''Tag Tournament 2'' while Heihachi was a playable character in ''{{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.png|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}}
}}
'''''Thunder Ceptor''''' ({{ja|サンダーセプター|Sandā Seputā}}, ''Thunder Ceptor'') is a series of pseudo-3D space 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<br>Platformer
|originconsole    = Famicom
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu}}'' (1986) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu with Xiaomu'' (2015) {{flag|Japan}}
}}
'''''Valkyrie''''' ({{ja|ワルキューレ|Warukyūre}}, ''Walküre'') is a series of mythological action-adventure games. Valkyrie, the protagonist, cameos in Namco Roulette in the Wii U version of ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate'', using her sprite from the second game in the series, ''The Legend of Valkyrie''. 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|250px]]
|developer        = Namco
|publisher        = Namco
|genres            = Beat-'em-up
|originconsole    = Arcade
|firstinstallment  = ''{{s|wikipedia|Wonder Momo}}'' (1987) {{flag|Japan}}
|latestinstallment = ''Wonder Momo: Typhoon Booster'' (2014)
}}
'''''Wonder Momo''''' ({{ja|ワンダーモモ|Wandā Momo}}, ''Wonder Momo'') is a beat-'em-up game that acts as a light parody of ''{{s|wikipedia|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 ''{{SSB4MusicLink|Namco|Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2}}''.
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==''Xevious''==
[[File:Xevious logo.png|thumb|right]]
{{main|Xevious (universe)}}
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==Trivia==
*''Katamari'', ''Tales'', and ''Valkyrie'' are the only Namco universes that didn't debut for arcades.
**Out of these, ''Valkyrie'' is the only one that has an arcade instalment.
*''Bravoman'', ''Tales'', and ''Shadow Land'' are the only Namco universes that don't appear in ''Ultimate''.
 
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