Underplayed Gems

Arcadian Atlas (2023)

Arcadian Atlas cover
Developer
Twin Otter
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 1 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop
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How it feels

A tense, strategic tactical RPG where every battlefield decision carries weight, driven by a moody jazz soundtrack and a ruthless story of love and deceit.

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About

Arcadian Atlas is a 2D isometric tactical RPG about the choices people make in pursuit of the things they love, and the havoc it wreaks on a kingdom. Watch your footing and mind the strategic vantage points as you traverse the richly detailed pixel art world of Arcadia — a single misstep on the battlefield could cost you a friend’s life. Let the moody jazz soundtrack carry you through a thought provoking & ruthless story of love, deceit, murder, companionship and war. Meant to be a fresh take on the classic strategy RPG style, Arcadian Atlas was designed from the ground up to incorporate more challenging battle strategies, new & balanced job classes, and more cutthroat plot twists that'll leave these complex characters' lives hanging in the balance. Featuring dynamic job classes, a rich character driven narrative, strategic grid-based battles and a jazz infused soundtrack, Arcadian Atlas is a lushly handcrafted 2D isometric tactical RPG that takes the rich history of the genre and makes it fresh.

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