Rating: 4.7/5
Skies of Arcadia follows the adventure of a young pirate, Vash, after an attack on his home town and continues as he does amazing feats that get him notice in the public eye. This game is unique in several ways. The first being that the world of Arcadia is composed of floating islands. There is no water to sail, so the ships take battle in the air. Another noticeable aspect is that the magic abilities used in the game are based on what moonstones you currently have equipped. Moonstones are the source of power in the game that allow the ship to fly (luckily, you don't need to go hunting any down.) and determine your weapons elemental attributes. Moonstones are one of the various moons in Arcadia that govern the nation affiliated with them As well, after making an attack in the land battle system, the characters change positions before the next phase, requiring constant change in tactics. One last noticeable trait is the ship combat system. As it flies, it can either put you at a tactical advantage or sever disadvantage. Tactics are a key piece in the game, but it makes this game more fun and increases the playability. Even if tactical RPG's are not your thing, this is a game to keep for the records.
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