Arcadian Atlas
Last updated: 2025-07-25
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- Solid indie RPG with beautiful pixel art
- Strong homage to Final Fantasy Tactics
- Numerous technical issues and unpolished gameplay
- Poor UI and lack of information
- Weak story and shallow combat
- Unfitting and immersion-breaking music
Emotions
Disappointment32%Frustration27%Satisfaction19%Enjoyment9%Annoyance2%
- Reviews
(sample size) - 104
- Helpful reviews
- 94%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 6%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 40%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 60%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 282
- Negative points
- 645
- Gameplay points
- 107
- Perf. points
- 6
- Rec. points
- 80
- Misc points
- 13
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Solid & Enjoyable Indie RPG
| Players generally find the game to be a solid, enjoyable, and engaging indie tactical RPG experience. Many feel it offers a unique and complete experience, with a good balance of gameplay, story, and length. | 56% |
Beautiful Pixel Art Style
| The game's pixel art style is highly lauded for its beauty, uniqueness, and expressiveness. Reviewers specifically highlight the detailed character sprites and well-crafted environments. | 31% |
Strong FFT Homage
| Many players note the game's strong resemblance and homage to classic tactical RPGs like Final Fantasy Tactics. It successfully captures the aesthetic, feel, and gameplay style of these beloved titles. | 30% |
Well-Designed Battle Maps
| The battle maps are commended for their variety, good verticality, and overall well-crafted design, contributing positively to the tactical gameplay. | 9% |
Impactful Cutscenes
| The game's cutscenes, particularly the ending, are highlighted for their beauty and effectiveness in conveying the story and evoking strong emotions. | 7% |
Improved Localization & Controls
| Recent updates have significantly improved the Japanese translation, localization, and controller support, making the game much more playable and accessible. | 6% |
Passionate Small Dev Team
| Players recognize and appreciate the passion and effort of the small, four-member development team, noting that their individual expression shines through in the game's design. | 6% |
Charismatic Characters
| The characters are generally perceived as unique, charismatic, and well-mixed, contributing positively to the overall narrative and player engagement. | 5% |
Promising Start & Value
| Initial impressions of the game were generally positive, with players finding the game's cost acceptable for the experience offered. | 4% |