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Luminous Arc 2

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Luminous Arc 2
73
8.0 User Score:

Mixed or average reviews

Based on 19 critic reviews
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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]

What The Critics Said

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80

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.

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80

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.

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80

Games Radar (in-house)

Music is top-notch again, and the graphics are spiffier overall than in the last game.

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80

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.

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77

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.

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76

NGamer UK

The visuals are spiffier, though, and the music is top-notch. [Dec 2009, p.69]

76

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.

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75

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.

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75

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.

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75

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.

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75

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.

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72

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.

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70

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.

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70

GameSpot

Luminous Arc 2 is formulaic but charming, a solid strategy RPG that hooks you in with warriors of might and magic.

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70

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]

70

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.

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67

1UP

Still, the battle improvements, presentation polish, and overall cheeky vibe keep the single-player option well worth playing.

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60

RPGamer

In the end, Luminous Arc 2 has a strong mechanical backing and some silly moments, but its story fails to deliver.

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50

GameCritics

All in all, Luminous Arc 2 is a game that feels like it should've been a manga or anime instead.

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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).

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