Arc the Lad II (1996)
- Developer
- G-Craft
- Publisher
- Sony Computer Entertainment, MonkeyPaw Games
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 6 player ratings
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A weighty, narrative-driven tactical RPG that unfolds like an epic saga, blending deliberate turn-based combat with a brooding tale of lost identity and converging destinies.
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About
This direct sequel to "Arc the Lad" continues the unfinished story of the first game, but starts from a totally different perspective. You control a bounty-hunter named Elk, who suffers from amnesia. On his quest for his own true identity he discovers the powers hidden within him, and the destiny of his entire tribe. While pursuing his archenemy, Elk meets up with Arc, the hero of the first game, and then both realize they have been looking to destroy the very same evil. The battle system of "Arc the Lad II" is similar to the one used in its predecessor: in battles you can move your characters on the battle field, and your proximity to the enemies plays an important role. You cause and take different amounts of damage depending on your position on the battle field. Unlike the first game, this one is a full-fledged adventure/RPG, without the "strategy" feel of the predecessor. You move through the game world on your own, visiting towns and exploring dungeons.
What players say
A substantial, story-rich tactical RPG with surprisingly dark themes and an emotional core that vastly expands on the first game. A cult-classic milestone for the strategy-RPG genre.
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