To further this topic. Bandai Namco has yet re-released The Tower of Druaga for the Nintendo Switch and PS4/PS5 as well as The Return of Ishtar. But that was in 2022 and with the game reaching its 40th anniversary this year, there has not been any news or updates regarding The Tower of Druaga or any of its other sequels. Bandai Namco has not said anything or made a celebration post anywhere on their socials, not even once, yet Pac-Man got it's museum compilation during it's 40th anniversary.
It pains me, as a fan who grew up with this game when it came out for the PlayStation on Namco Museum Vol.3 and I realized it was originally a JRPG had only being in Japan during the 80's of its release. I understand on that part, but it would be nice if the game had more popularity if Bandai Namco would advertise around this time of year or maybe make a compilation like how there's Pac-Man Museum+ but I don't see that happening.
I also heard that Sony is planning on adding more PS2 games onto their PS5 library for PS Plus Subscribers but there hasn't been any news about The Nightmare of Druaga appearing on there, or so I hope they do.
I'm not saying that Bandai Namco hates their game, and despite that it was a Japan only release, I really think it deserves a spotlight somewhere within the gaming industry. They seem to only care about what other games they're currently advertising, and I can see why they would not make another re-release or a new game on this franchise, they would lose money and a lot of customers if they see a game that people just aren't interested in, but I digress. People can like RPG games that is fun as The Tower of Druaga, not speaking of or comparing the price differences between other Namco titles of today, but I get the feeling that these old games are being left out and they only focus on what consumers want.
I really hope that Bandai Namco comes to their senses some day, either make a compilation of the Babylonian Castle Saga or make re-release of the other sequels they missed out on, or make a brand new game, or do both! The Tower of Druaga is hardly ever discuss, I try to get my friends into it, I've been collecting some of its merchandise, and even streamed it on my channel once, that's all I can do from here.
Don't attack Bandai Namco, I'm sure they know what they're doing, but I really hope they give this game another chance, please Namco.