Arcadian Atlas

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 have been looking for more FFT for the past two decades, this game will not sate your hunger completely, but it’ll be damn filling. You will walk away satisfied. That is high praise, and a testament to how good the game actually is.

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 and more down the road, nothing is impossible. It’s a love letter to older tactical games, and does the genre justice.

A serviceable strategy game for a casual fan of the genre - veteran tactics enjoyers may find this game a bit too easy to exploit and beat without much resistance. While there is a plot with somewhat interesting dynamics here, it feels far too safe to stand out in a sea of other titles. A stellar soundtrack and detailed pixel-art tie the game together with an appealing style but this only does so much to set it apart.

Arcadian Atlas is an interesting tactical RPG with a great story, but missing some quality-of-life features that would make the experience a bit better.

Two lovers brought together by war, torn between the queen they’ve sworn fealty to and the charismatic princess who’s risen up to take back the throne. Civil war engulfs a kingdom as battle lines are drawn and swords unsheathed.

When I was asked to review Arcadian Atlas, the first thing that came to mind was “Wow, this looks like Final Fantasy Tactics.” Anyone who’s ever discussed RPGs with me know that Final Fantasy Tactics is my favorite game in the series and what I consider to be one of the greatest games ever created. The characters, story, class system, underlying themes, and hidden secrets come together to create a masterpiece that still holds up today. Unfortunately, Arcadian Atlas does not live up to b...

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.

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