Skies of Arcadia Legends

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jan 27, 2003
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 122 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 122
  3. Negative: 13 out of 122
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  1. theNILE
    Aug 5, 2016
    2
    It seemed every time I started midly enjoying the game, I then ended up running around an area forever because the game never gives you any indication of where to go next, it treats the player like a kid yet it's just as stupid. The elemental weapon system is frankly annoying, especially when it's tied to learning magic. The camera is a pile of **** and your characters position in battleIt seemed every time I started midly enjoying the game, I then ended up running around an area forever because the game never gives you any indication of where to go next, it treats the player like a kid yet it's just as stupid. The elemental weapon system is frankly annoying, especially when it's tied to learning magic. The camera is a pile of **** and your characters position in battle isn't controlled by you yet it affects the battles... This game is a trainwreck. Areas are designed to be annoying. Very little is obvious, nothing is compelling and everything feels pointless.… Expand
  2. AJCk19
    Jul 11, 2023
    4
    If this game got a full remake, and not just simply hd remaster, I see it for a contender of GOTY. The exploration is top notch. And if you like endless skies and pirates, then just go out and buy this game now. No point in listening to me.

    However, if you don't like dated jrpg game design from the 2000s and bad combat, then avoid this.

Awards & Rankings

21
#21 Best GameCube Game of 2003
10
#10 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
25
#25 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    A one-time sleeper hit [has] evolved into a bona fide classic. Quite possibly the finest next-gen RPG thus far. [Feb 2003, p.70]
  2. Eurogamer
    80
    If you're looking for an enjoyable but fairly traditional RPG with a cracking storyline and likeable characters, Skies of Arcadia Legends comes about as highly recommended as any game can.
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  3. Nintendojo
    97
    A definitive RPG. This is the killer RPG app for GameCube. No, it isn't "Final Fantasy" (nor does it try to be), but in this writer's opinion, it's something even better.
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