Arc the Lad Collection

 PlayStation
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. My Gamer
    72
    Despite the limited appeal of Arc Arena and personal hang-ups with the story and lack of character depth in Arc II, when combined into one package, this series shines as a high-watermark for the RPG genre.
  2. Game Revolution
    67
    A solid collection that is worth a look, provided the price is right.
  3. Play Magazine
    60
    Hardcore RPG fans should add another star to the score and reserve a copy immediately. [Feb 2002, p.52]
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  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    55
    These games just haven't aged as well as the Final Fantasy or Lunar series. [Feb 2002, p.168]
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Awards & Rankings

2
#2 Best PS1 Game of 2002
3
#3 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2002
1
#1 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2002

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. Gunshot25
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    The visual are good and the main music is very memorable, Great story and cool game play. I love the character in this game.
  2. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  3. VidM.
    Feb 28, 2005
    8
    I really wish I could give the three games here individual scores. Arc the Lad II is clearly a ten. Second only to FFT as the #1 TRPG. The I really wish I could give the three games here individual scores. Arc the Lad II is clearly a ten. Second only to FFT as the #1 TRPG. The battle system and hunting concept are top-notch. The parallelism and scope of the world is nothing short of amazing. Arc the Lad I is more like a 5. The "game" (if that's what it really is) lasts less than ten hours. "This has been a long and perilous quest," says Arc a few hours in. Really? When was that? I must've missed it. It is sweet that you get to transfer your Arc I data over to Arc II though. Plus, Arc I is too dang short to leave any lasting scars. Arc III is also about a 5. It's longer than Arc I, but it's also drab and uninspired. I hear the series was supposed to end with the second game. Clearly, there was no room left for a third installment. The characters just sort of flounder around in a meaningless story saying ridiculous things, like "Gee, I sure wish I was Arc." Yeah, me too, Alec. Me too...… Full Review »
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