Arc the Lad: End of Darkness

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Jun 14, 2005
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
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  1. GameZone
    79
    Comes close to achieving the goal of combining a great offline quest with a great online experience. The most obvious missing piece: a compelling story. Second would be a full-fledged quest (your journey is mission-based, therefore eliminating some of the freedom that comes with an RPG). Third, End of Darkness can be repetitive at times.
  2. Play Magazine
    75
    We say change is good. [July 2005, p.78]
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User Score
4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 7 out of 13
  1. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  2. FreeRPGer
    Oct 3, 2019
    3
    After the 1st four games being great, especially the one before this, Twilight of the Spirits, I've naught to say about this except what wasAfter the 1st four games being great, especially the one before this, Twilight of the Spirits, I've naught to say about this except what was Cattle Call thinking? They bungled this.
    Moreover, some story elements of this either alters or discards significant plot-lines from its predecessors. And the fact that it's no longer a tactical game is one thing, but that it's a horrible attempt at an action game is another. If this series is ever brought back, it's this game's battle system and plot-lines that need to be discarded, as it goes back to its roots.    … Full Review »
  3. [Anonymous]
    Jul 16, 2005
    0
    I don't know what anyone see's in this poorly made game. The graphics are only average at best, the animation for charecters spells I don't know what anyone see's in this poorly made game. The graphics are only average at best, the animation for charecters spells and what not are terrible. And the combat system blows! If this game was for a lower system I'd think more highly of the game.… Full Review »
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