Namco Bandai explain Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions' save schemata
When news of Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions' un-erasable save feature broke, many fans were upset that Namco Bandai could make such a frustrating, simple miscalculation. As it turns out, Namco Bandai made a frustrating, extremely complicated miscalculation. The publisher has recently explained its complex "save schemata," breaking down how each game included in the title is affected by the single-save function, in response to an inquiry from Shacknews.
Namco Bandai confirmed players have the option to share high scores online, but using the same cartridge in a different DS may post the scores twice. Namco Bandai didn't comment on the decision-making process behind its save schemata, but if it were to copy Capcom's response (along with its Mercenaries save function), it would say this was an attempt to preserve the game's arcade-style feel. And then it would never do it again.
Namco Bandai's explanation on how each game in Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions is affected by the save schemata reads as follows, provided by Shacknews:
Pac-Man TILT
+High score from EX level 1 - needs 10 medals to open EX1
Level progression 1-25 +5 EX unlockable levels Each level needs to be unlocked by playing the previous level. EX levels are unlocked after earning medals in level progression.
Level high scores, medals awarded (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
Galaga 3D Impact
+High Score
Top 5 High scores
Option settings
Pac-Man
+High score
Access to the highest level achieved
Top 5 High scores on the attract mode screen (no 3 letter name like the original game)
16 badge progression (achievements unlocked under certain conditions)
Option settings
Pac-Man Championship Edition
+High score
High score per each level with an accompanying graph of the game's stats.
16 badge progression (achievements unlocked under certain conditions)
Galaga
+High score
Access to the highest level achieved
Top 5 High scores on the attract mode screen (no 3 letter name like the original game)
16 badge progression (achievements unlocked under certain conditions)
Option settings
Galaga Legions
+High score
Top 5 High scores Adventure mode
High score for each level
16 badge progression (achievements unlocked under certain conditions)
Option settings
Score Ranking
Keeps one of each of the + scores mentioned above to submit to online Ranking boards.
Keeps a gamer name which the player can input via onscreen keyboard.
