Metacritic Games

Skies of Arcadia (Dreamcast)

Sega
Role-Playing Game
Players: 1
T (Teen)
Developer: Sega
Released November 14, 2000

Overall Metascore

This is a weighted, normalized average of all individual scores given by critics, on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

93 / 100

Critic Reviews

100 Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
Awe-inspiring to behold, deep, absorbing and epic to the nines, Overworks' sky-faring RPG sets a standard that will most others will never attain. You have been told.
100 Gaming Age
Though its cartoony visual style may be a turn-off to some, Skies of Arcadia is one of the most beautiful and overall well-constructed RPGs in recent memory.
100 GamerWeb Sega
One of those rare games that not only sucks you in, but pins you down and gives you noogies as time passes unmercifully.
100 DC Swirl
Much as "Final Fantasy 7" was the catalyst that launched the PS into the RPG world, Skies of Arcadia does the same for the Dreamcast and is truly a must have RPG for ANY RPG fan regardless of their system of choice.
100 Daily Radar
The characters and the storyline are so superbly written, illustrated and realized that it'll be impossible for any RPG fan to not find something to like in Skies of Arcadia.
100 Hot Games
It may not have the emotional impact of some of Square's RPG's, but it does have likeable characters, a huge amount of gameplay, an epic quest, and beautifully rendered environments and effects.
99 Game Fan
By far my favorite RPG of all time thanks to its great story, looks, and battle system. The game has absorbed my days and nights with swashbuckling adventures -- and that's all you can really ask for in the end, isn't it?
97 Gaming Maxx
This game is true original that blends its own style with classic RPG elements to perfection.
97 Antagonist
An insanely deep and complex storyline, a clever and unique combat and magic system, tons of additional gameplay modes, fantastic graphics, and appealing characters.
95 Da Gameboyz
There really is no substitute for a great story that Skies of Arcadia delivers, big time. Oversoft has blended this with great graphics giving DC owners exactly what they have been craving.
93 Sega X
Every ounce of this game exudes tremendous production value, and could easily be Sega's finest RPG in years.
92 GameSpot
Although a notch or two away from being a true masterpiece, Skies of Arcadia is one of the best Dreamcast RPGs to date.
92 IGN
I am very happy; Skies of Arcadia is not just one of the most beautiful Dreamcast games to play, but one of the most addicting RPG I've played in years.
91 Game Revolution
The most enjoyable aspect of Skies of Arcadia is the way the game flows.... In Skies, the story, as well as the ability to freely explore the map, move the game along at a brisk pace.
90 CNET Gamecenter
The game takes an excellent story, interesting world, and engaging gameplay and wraps it all in some of the best graphics seen on the system to date.
90 Planet Dreamcast
The most enjoyable RPG experience I've had in years.
90 GamePro
Nothing but a journey full of wild discoveries, intense battles, and fun gameplay. To date, this is the best Dreamcast RPG that no one should miss.
90 Dreamcast HQ
An incredible game.
83 Core Magazine
Great scripting, captivating characters, a good battle system, and two long GD-ROMs worth of game give you the bang for the buck.
80 Happy Puppy
This game is excellent, although its predictable and simple story combined with average character designs and dialogue prevent if from becoming an instant classic.
80 Spank!
Graphically the game is excellent, with crisp, clean characters and some very detailed textures.