The two collections compile several Namco-published video games for the Family Computer, Super Famicom, and Mega Drive, in a manner similar to the company's existing Namco Museum series.

The original games are accompanied by special, "arranged" versions that possess improved graphics, sound, and presentation.

[1][2] The "webpages" contain information on each of the included games, alongside bonus material such as high score rankings, promotional artwork, and character biographies.

[7] The company created Namco Anthology in response to these requests and as a means to continue introducing its older catalog to newer players.

[12] Namco Anthology 2 contains technical issues that prevent it from running properly on the PlayStation 2, with some games freezing up entirely.

[4] Grégoire Hellot of Joypad thought Conqueror's Conquest was the best title, but was inferior to similar tactical games such as Super Robot Wars.