Release Date: July 27, 2023
A tactical jRPG inspired by the iconic Final Fantasy Tactics. Arcadian Atlas is set in war-torn Arcadia, where our party must tip the scales of the conflict.
Arcadian Atlas is a tactical jRPG heavily inspired by the genre's greats, especially the iconic Final Fantasy Tactics. It was developed by an indie team Twin Otter Studios and published by Serenity Forge.
Arcadian Atlas is set in a fantasy land of Arcadia, in the midst of a conflict between the queen and the princess trying to take the trone. The protagonists are the rebellious mage Desmond, learning the secrets of Arcadia, and Vashti, the second heir to the throne. Soon, they learn their actions are going to influence the future of the entire realm.
Arcadian Atlas is an isometric game. The players will get to visit various locations, such as beautiful coastal villages, ancient ruins, dense forests and snowy mountains. As we traverse Arcadia, we complete various quests and meet charismatic characters. We can also recruit soldiers and command them in battle. Combat is turn-based, requiring proper positioning of our units and skillful use of our characters' abilities.
As we progress through the game, we develop our characters, allies and troops. Overtime we become more powerful, gaining more specialized classes and new skills. Melee-focused Cavaliers can become Inquisitors or Ronin, spellcasting Warmancers can become Sorcerers or Druids, Rangers become Hunters or Reavers, while Apothecaries advance into Monks or Shamans. Gathering better gear also increases our combat capabilities.
Arcadian Atlas makes use of a colorful, pixel artstyle.
Platforms:
PC Windows July 27, 2023
PlayStation 4 November 30, 2023
Xbox One November 30, 2023
Nintendo Switch November 30, 2023
PlayStation 5 November 30, 2023
Xbox Series X/S November 30, 2023
Developer: Twin Otter Studios
Publisher: Serenity Forge
Age restrictions: none
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System Requirements for Arcadian Atlas Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz / AMD FX-8120 3.1 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 630 / Radeon HD 6570 or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 7.
Game Ratings for Arcadian Atlas Video Game.
Nindie Spotlight: 7.3 / 10 by Justin Nation
A pretty approachable modern-ish take on the classic tactical strategy RPGs of yesteryear with some soapy drama
Cubed3: 5 / 10 by Eric Ace
Arcadian Atlas had some solid concepts, the sprites in particular deserving serious commendation for being a highlight of the game that sprite fans will love. Unfortunately, from there the quality really slips; unreadable text, a lacklustre class and skill system, and disted art to name a few of the multiple little issues that drag the game down. there are too many little issues that drag the game down and prevent it being fun. The developers seem responsive and some of these issues may be addressed in future updates, but given that the game is being sold for a mid-range price, players should expect a better package.
NintendoWorldReport: 6 / 10 by Jordan Rudek
Even aside from its technical and artistic weaknesses, there isn't an abundance of strength in its story pacing, even if a few beats do land fairly well. The activity you'll spend most of your time with, the turn-based battles, are pretty good but feature little in the way of variety. If you're a diehard tactics fan, Arcadian Atlas may be worth looking up on another platform if the performance is better there, but games like Triangle Strategy and Tactics Ogre Reborn are much stronger options if you've yet to play them.