Eric Ace
Cubed3Arcadian Atlas (PC) Review
Published 1/18/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 7/27/2023
Arcadian Atlas
Arcadian Atlas is a 2D isometric tactical RPG about the choices people make in pursuit of the things they love, and the havoc it wreaks on a kingdom. Watch your footing and mind the strategic vantage points as you traverse the richly detailed pixel art world of Arcadia — a single misstep on the battlefield could cost you a friend’s life. Let the moody jazz soundtrack carry you through a thought provoking & ruthless story of love, deceit, murder, companionship and war. Meant to be a fresh take on the classic strategy RPG style, Arcadian Atlas was designed from the ground up to incorporate more challenging battle strategies, new & balanced job classes, and more cutthroat plot twists that'll leave these complex characters' lives hanging in the balance. Featuring dynamic job classes, a rich character driven narrative, strategic grid-based battles and a jazz infused soundtrack, Arcadian Atlas is a lushly handcrafted 2D isometric tactical RPG that takes the rich history of the genre and makes it fresh.
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- Twin Otter
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- Twin Otter
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Kirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Arcadian Atlas (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 1/11/2024
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65
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightArcadian Atlas
Published 12/5/2023
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73
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Read originalJordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportArcadian Atlas (Switch) Review
Published 11/30/2023
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60
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Read originalChris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingPC Review - 'Arcadian Atlas'
Published 8/14/2023
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Read originalAdam Moreno
GamingTrendArcadian Atlas review – The battle for the throne has begun!
Published 8/7/2023
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75
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Read originalSubhasish Das
GameffineArcadian Atlas Review :: In The Name Of Love
Published 8/2/2023
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60
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Read originalConor McGuigan
GameGrinArcadian Atlas Review
Published 7/27/2023
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50
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Read originalErik Hodges
Try Hard GuidesArcadian Atlas Review - A Brand New Classic
Published 7/27/2023
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100
+33 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Lyttle
Niche GamerArcadian Atlas Review - Niche Gamer
Published 7/27/2023
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80
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