Luminous Arc 2

 DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2008
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Destructoid
    80
    The story is engaging and the characters are lively and fun. Those that wanted something more in its predecessor will surely be pleased. Fans of the strategy RPG genre will definitely want to check this one out.
  2. IGN
    80
    If you dig Luminous Arc’s style though, and like to mix a little humor and manga inspiration in with your core gaming, Atlus’s sequel is a great one to have in your collection.
  3. GamesRadar+
    80
    Music is top-notch again, and the graphics are spiffier overall than in the last game.
  5. Nintendo Life
    80
    With well over forty hours of gameplay, multiple endings, online battles, great music and a solid battle system, Luminous Arc II is recommended to anyone after a strategic RPG built to last.
  6. RPG Fan
    77
    Even though Luminous Arc 2 is a pretty extensive handheld title (40 hours, multiple endings) with a bonus OST, I cannot recommend it to you. If it was March or April and you were dying for a new game, I would say to buy it cautiously. But we're in the middle of the Christmas season and there are so many games out there.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    76
    Luminous Arc 2 stands out enough in its own right as a charming tactical title that it should provide gamers with plenty of hours of satisfying, strategy-centric role playing.
  8. Nintendo Gamer
    76
    The visuals are spiffier, though, and the music is top-notch. [Dec 2009, p.69]
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  9. Nintendojo
    75
    Luminous Arc 2 is fun to play, but it doesn't provide a strong, compelling reason to do so beyond its character dialogue and battles.
  10. GameZone
    75
    Luminous Arc 2 doesn’t attempt to reinvent the RPG nor does it push the strategy game genre forward but it’s certainly a very enjoyable game that RPG fans will certainly appreciate. Still, the strategic combat action isn’t the strongest element in the game and the story is a bit by-the-numbers but there is still some fun to be had in this decent strategy/RPG.
  11. NintendoWorldReport
    75
    SRPG fans will have some fun playing Luminous Arc 2, but if you’re not a fan of the genre it's not a game you’ll be playing over and over.
  12. Vandal
    75
    Luminous Arc 2 is certainly a more balanced game than the first one, although it doesn't have the freshness of the original.

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#46 Best DS Game of 2008
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#51 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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#16 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. MatheusA.
    Mar 2, 2009
    9
    While a simple SRPG comparing to many out there, this one gets some attention because of the captivating characters and beautiful soundtrack. While a simple SRPG comparing to many out there, this one gets some attention because of the captivating characters and beautiful soundtrack. It's fairly easy to start playing, and has a nice difficulty curve, which makes this title very good for relaxing and enjoying the storyline (and maybe the fanservice).… Full Review »
  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 4, 2023
    7
    Another Final Fantasy Tactics clone with slightly simplified combat over the last outing. They have included a skip feature on the cut scenesAnother Final Fantasy Tactics clone with slightly simplified combat over the last outing. They have included a skip feature on the cut scenes this time, but only for the current line of text so they still take waaaaay too long. But a nice little turn-based strategy game...when you *eventually* get to actually play it.… Full Review »
  3. midipon
    Apr 26, 2014
    10
    A great Imageepoch game. If you can get past the gratuitous fanservice-y character designs you'll find a really engaging grid-based battleA great Imageepoch game. If you can get past the gratuitous fanservice-y character designs you'll find a really engaging grid-based battle system and some characters that are entertaining in their own right. All the art in the game is hand-drawn so it is all very nice to look at and the battle stages are concise and fun to fight through.

    If you played the original Luminous Arc or not didn't doesn't really matter. The story stands alone and the interface and bosses are much better. The bosses won't chase you thorough a stage while you're trying to eliminate the other threats like in the first game. Intermission choices can be just as hard to make as in LA1 though, so watch out.    … Full Review »
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