Controlled one at a time, characters can perform melee attacks as well as more powerful magical attacks. In addition, completed saves from each title can be used in its successor, thereby allowing players to retain the exact attributes of their characters from previous incarnations - and occasionally discover extra story elements.īattles occur within enclosed environments, and party members are able to move unrestrained within the confines of a grid-based overlay. Although each title stars a unique protagonist (Arc, Elc, and Alec, respectively), the series' continuity is preserved with appearances from previously encountered characters. Spanning the better part of six years, each successive title brings new elements to the fold, both in terms of gameplay and storyline. Also included are 22 cardboard character standees, a 152-page hardbound instruction manual, a memory card casing with an Arc motif, and analog-stick covers emblazoned with character faces from the series.
In true Working Designs fashion, the package comes with bonuses such as a "Making Of" documentary CD that provides insight into the development and localization process the saga had to endure. Me too.Arc the Lad Collection is a compilation of the three Arc the Lad role-playing games, none of which were previously released in the U.S., as well as a separate disc called Arc Arena. The characters just sort of flounder around in a meaningless story saying ridiculous things, like "Gee, I sure wish I was Arc." Yeah, me too, Alec. Clearly, there was no room left for a third installment. I hear the series was supposed to end with the second game. It's longer than Arc I, but it's also drab and uninspired. Plus, Arc I is too dang short to leave any lasting scars. It is sweet that you get to transfer your Arc I data over to Arc II though. Really? When was that? I must've missed it. "This has been a long and perilous quest," says Arc a few hours in.
The "game" (if that's what it really is) lasts less than ten hours. The parallelism and scope of the world is nothing short of amazing.
The battle system and hunting concept are top-notch. The I really wish I could give the three games here individual scores. I really wish I could give the three games here individual scores.
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