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Luminous Arc 2
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 19 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 3 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Atlus USA
Developer: Image Epoch
Genre(s): Role-Playing Game
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: November 18, 2008
Summary
For most of the past four millennia, peace has reigned over the Kingdom of Carnava. "The Grand Kingdom" has flourished due to its close cooperation with the Witches of the Rev Magic Association and the ever-present usage of magic. Unfortunately, the era of peace has come to an end. Fatima, the Shadow Frost Witch, broke from the Magic Association and has taken over Granend, the Forbidden Land, with the use of magic. This infighting, dubbed the "Witch Conflict," has pushed Carnava to the brink of chaos. When the young squire Roland gains magnificent powers due to a chance encounter, Sophia, the Queen of Carnava, calls upon him to bring about an end to the discord. [Atlus USA]
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What The Critics Said
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Destructoid
The story is engaging and the characters are lively and fun. Those that wanted something more in its predecessor will surely be pleased. Fans of the strategy RPG genre will definitely want to check this one out.
Read Full Review >IGN
If you dig Luminous Arc’s style though, and like to mix a little humor and manga inspiration in with your core gaming, Atlus’s sequel is a great one to have in your collection.
Read Full Review >Games Radar (in-house)
Music is top-notch again, and the graphics are spiffier overall than in the last game.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Life
With well over forty hours of gameplay, multiple endings, online battles, great music and a solid battle system, Luminous Arc II is recommended to anyone after a strategic RPG built to last.
Read Full Review >RPG Fan
Even though Luminous Arc 2 is a pretty extensive handheld title (40 hours, multiple endings) with a bonus OST, I cannot recommend it to you. If it was March or April and you were dying for a new game, I would say to buy it cautiously. But we're in the middle of the Christmas season and there are so many games out there.
Read Full Review >NGamer UK
The visuals are spiffier, though, and the music is top-notch. [Dec 2009, p.69]
Cheat Code Central
Luminous Arc 2 stands out enough in its own right as a charming tactical title that it should provide gamers with plenty of hours of satisfying, strategy-centric role playing.
Read Full Review >NintendoWorldReport
SRPG fans will have some fun playing Luminous Arc 2, but if you’re not a fan of the genre it's not a game you’ll be playing over and over.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
Luminous Arc 2 is fun to play, but it doesn't provide a strong, compelling reason to do so beyond its character dialogue and battles.
Read Full Review >GameZone
Luminous Arc 2 doesn’t attempt to reinvent the RPG nor does it push the strategy game genre forward but it’s certainly a very enjoyable game that RPG fans will certainly appreciate. Still, the strategic combat action isn’t the strongest element in the game and the story is a bit by-the-numbers but there is still some fun to be had in this decent strategy/RPG.
Read Full Review >Vandal Online
Luminous Arc 2 is certainly a more balanced game than the first one, although it doesn't have the freshness of the original.
Read Full Review >SpazioGames
An average game, with good pieces of art, nice dialogues and easy going fights. Unfortunately, it lacks depth and it's far too easy for hardcore gamers.
Read Full Review >Meristation
Luminous Arc 2 is not the best SRPG on the Nintendo DS, but it fares well. A good experience for fans of the genre, with several changes on the gameplay, but a less interesting story than the original.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Luminous Arc 2 is formulaic but charming, a solid strategy RPG that hooks you in with warriors of might and magic.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
This series may be clinging tightly to Final Fantasy Tactic's coattails, but at least it's doing a better job of it. [Holiday 2008, p.88]
Gamervision
While there may not exactly be a shortage of RPGs available on the DS, Luminous Arc 2 does just enough right to warrant a playthrough.
Read Full Review >1UP
Still, the battle improvements, presentation polish, and overall cheeky vibe keep the single-player option well worth playing.
Read Full Review >RPGamer
In the end, Luminous Arc 2 has a strong mechanical backing and some silly moments, but its story fails to deliver.
Read Full Review >GameCritics
All in all, Luminous Arc 2 is a game that feels like it should've been a manga or anime instead.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Matheus A. gave it a9:
While a simple SRPG comparing to many out there, this one gets some attention because of the captivating characters and beautiful soundtrack. It's fairly easy to start playing, and has a nice difficulty curve, which makes this title very good for relaxing and enjoying the storyline (and maybe the fanservice).
