
Arcadian Atlas
Release Date: July 27, 2023
RPG, fantasy, turn-based, isometric view, tactics, indie games, jRPG, singleplayer
OpenCritic
A tactical jRPG inspired by the iconic Final Fantasy Tactics. Arcadian Atlas is set in war-torn Arcadia, where our party must tip the scales of the conflict.
Videos and Screens
[1:57] Arcadian Atlas launch trailer
NintendoWorldReport: 6 / 10 by Jordan Rudek
Even aside from its technical and artistic weaknesses, there isn't an abundance of strength in its story pacing, even if a few beats do land fairly well. The activity you'll spend most of your time with, the turn-based battles, are pretty good but feature little in the way of variety. If you're a diehard tactics fan, Arcadian Atlas may be worth looking up on another platform if the performance is better there, but games like Triangle Strategy and Tactics Ogre Reborn are much stronger options if you've yet to play them.
GameGrin: 5 / 10 by Conor McGuigan
This homage to titans of the genre can be beautiful to behold, but it ultimately runs too short and too shallow to match the mightiness of its ancestors.
Worth Playing: 6 / 10 by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus
Arcadian Atlas is the definition of a fine game. It isn't bad, and it isn't great; it's just perfectly passable. There are some solid moments and a nice hit of nostalgia for PS1-era RPGs, but that's about it. Other spiritual successors like Triangle Strategy and Fell Seal have proven that the genre can do a lot more on a lower budget, and Arcadian Atlas feels dated. If you're a fan of SRPGs, this might be worth a look, but it's mostly forgettable.
Arcadian Atlas Description
Arcadian Atlas is a tactical jRPG heavily inspired by the genre's greats, especially the iconic Final Fantasy Tactics. It was developed by an indie team Twin Otter Studios and published by Serenity Forge.
Plot
Arcadian Atlas is set in a fantasy land of Arcadia, in the midst of a conflict between the queen and the princess trying to take the trone. The protagonists are the rebellious mage Desmond, learning the secrets of Arcadia, and Vashti, the second heir to the throne. Soon, they learn their actions are going to influence the future of the entire realm.
Mechanics
Arcadian Atlas is an isometric game. The players will get to visit various locations, such as beautiful coastal villages, ancient ruins, dense forests and snowy mountains. As we traverse Arcadia, we complete various quests and meet charismatic characters. We can also recruit soldiers and command them in battle. Combat is turn-based, requiring proper positioning of our units and skillful use of our characters' abilities.
As we progress through the game, we develop our characters, allies and troops. Overtime we become more powerful, gaining more specialized classes and new skills. Melee-focused Cavaliers can become Inquisitors or Ronin, spellcasting Warmancers can become Sorcerers or Druids, Rangers become Hunters or Reavers, while Apothecaries advance into Monks or Shamans. Gathering better gear also increases our combat capabilities.
Technical aspects
Arcadian Atlas makes use of a colorful, pixel artstyle.
Arcadian Atlas Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows July 27, 2023
PlayStation 5 November 30, 2023
Xbox Series X/S November 30, 2023
Switch November 30, 2023
PlayStation 4 November 30, 2023
Xbox One November 30, 2023
Developer: Twin Otter Studios
Publisher: Serenity Forge
Age restrictions: none
Arcadian Atlas System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz / AMD FX-8120 3.1 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 630 / Radeon HD 6570 or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 7