Arc the Lad Collection

 PlayStation
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
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  1. TimH.
    May 6, 2002
    10
    This game is awesome!
  2. SanchoD.
    Oct 1, 2002
    10
    Everyhing is incredible; the only thing that is annoying is how many times you can move but otherwise it's awesome.
  3. KimberlyP.
    Feb 14, 2002
    10
    This is the best, I love the game more than the anime although that might be due in part to my "control issues" ^_^
  4. DJLampien
    May 20, 2002
    9
    Arc the Lad 1 is too short but the others are great. I could not put them down.
  5. NagromF.
    Apr 20, 2002
    10
    This is probly one of my favorite games of all time. I absolutely love the battles and characters. Everyone should buy this game.
  6. RyanP.
    May 9, 2002
    10
    All 4 games are wonderful. Plus you get a whole load of extras. It's really fun and addictive.
  7. JoeS.
    Mar 21, 2002
    10
    I haven't owned it... I've read about it. Resere your copy now before it's too late. I got air mail delivery baby.
  8. 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 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 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...… Expand
  9. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  10. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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#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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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
  1. PSM Magazine
    80
    The complete Arc The Lad experience (including extra goodies) is an otaku's dream come true. [Jan 2002]
  2. PSX Nation
    92
    Arc The Lad Collection is a love affair with the single most impressive packaging I've seen in ANY media, that includes music and DVD's.
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  3. IGN
    88
    Working Designs has done its fanbase a kind service with this one, and in exceptionally classy style.
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