Arcadian Atlas

"Arcadian Atlas has some amazing character designs and character development. The gameplay can be a little unstable at times, but the story keeps you going with its creativity. With some great side characters like Eda and Poncho on your team …"

"I really enjoy the story, look, and feel of Arcadian Atlas. While its core gameplay isn’t breaking any new ground, and its UI is poorly designed, it could be a solid choice for those who are nostalgic for the 32-bit …"

"While it pays homage to tactical RPG classics of the ‘90s, Arcadian Atlas does little that is new."

"Arcadian Atlas is an inoffensive SRPG that has some fun mechanics, giving a pared-down iteration of its contemporaries."

"Ultimately, Arcadian Atlas is an RPG with an exciting and dramatic story, strategic gameplay, and a fantastic soundtrack; though a lack of polish and quality of life features sometimes breaks the nostalgic illusion."

"Arcadian Atlas is the definition of a fine game. It isn&s;t bad, and it isn&s;t great; it&s;s just perfectly passable. There are some solid moments and a nice hit of nostalgia for PS1-era RPGs, but that&s;s about it. Other spiritual …"

"This homage to titans of the genre can be beautiful to behold, but it ultimately runs too short and too shallow to match the mightiness of its ancestors."

"It’s smaller than its inspiration, a bit simpler in some ways, and I am very deliberately leaving out some of the places it goes simply on the basis that it’s worth seeing it for yourself. If you’re like me and …"

"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, …"

"Arcadian Atlas successfully captures the essence of a bygone area in RPG gaming. Nostalgic but original, the game is reminiscent of classic titles but never strays away from doing its own thing. With a brilliant jazz score, beautiful and expressive …"

"Fans of tactical turn-based RPGs will find familiarity with how the game plays through the customization of job classes and equipment loadouts. Its simplicity of gameplay and pacing of events through themes of treason and overcoming adversity emboldens the medieval …"

"Arcadian Atlas is an example of a strategy game where improper balancing and design choices result in an "only okay" affair."

"Even aside from its technical and artistic weaknesses, there isn&s;t an abundance of strength in its story pacing, even if a few beats do land fairly well. The activity you&s;ll spend most of your time with, the turn-based battles, are …"

"While there are admirable aspects about Arcadian Atlas on a conceptual level, several usability issues and an imbalanced gameplay experience merely makes it mediocre."

"A pretty approachable modern-ish take on the classic tactical strategy RPGs of yesteryear with some soapy drama"

"It&s;s probably not good that the most distinctive element of Arcadian Atlas is its jazzy soundtrack, but it&s;s still a decent tactical RPG that provides enough challenge and intrigue to overcome a few missteps. Genre fans will get their money&s;s …"

"“Arcadian Atlas” might not be the “Final Fantasy Tactics” inspired game if you’re looking at a gameplay perspective. But the Team at Twin Otters Studios more than delivers on the story and presentation front. An enjoyable, even if “short”, journey."

"There’s nuance in these stories—look to the attempts, successes, and failures of just about any other fantasy RPG—but Arcadian Atlas either doesn’t know that or doesn’t want to admit it in favor of simplistic moralizing. The moment to moment writing …"

"Arcadian Atlas is a solid, concise SRPG crafted with a lot of heart."

"Overall I have to say Arcadian Atlas is a pretty good game. The story is interesting, the graphics look great, the OST is one of the best I’ve heard in a long time and the combat is fun. I feel …"

"As it stands in its current state, Arcadian Atlas is rather difficult to recommend. Despite its rather serviceable plot and great visuals, the game struggles a lot due to its rather mismatched battle classes, where ranged combat reigns superior to …"