Radiant Arc

Do you like oldschool JRPGs? Yes? Then get this game. It's well worth the price. I've played enough RPG maker games to know that I should keep my expectations low, but Radiant Arc is a pleasant surprise. The quality is top-notch in just about every category that counts, and the dev has been very active in quickly fixing bugs as they pop up. Story/Characters: Here is where my expectations are usually the lowest; frankly, I don't play RPG maker games for the story. But Radiant Arc kept me engaged and interested. The characters are well-written and quirky without being over-the-top, with plenty of entertaining banter and humor. Battle system/Progression: It's the classic ATB system with a front/back row and maximum of 6 party members in battle; nothing groundbreaking, but it has enough to keep you interested. 12 party members total, each having a unique playstyle, and a plethora of unique equipment options (seriously, there are a ton of unique weapons/armors/accessories) means there's a lot to play around with. The progression system allows for a fair amount of character customization; you earn skill points on level up that you use to unlock active/passive skills and permanent stat boosts. I'm a big fan of this system personally, so it hooked me right away. There are also a bunch of items that give permanent stat boosts/skill points scattered throughout the world. Misc: As soon as you gain access to the world map, there are 9 side areas you can visit. Some are small with just a few items to collect, but several are dungeons with unique rewards. Exploring every corner of every area is generally rewarding, as the equipment and items you find are often useful (you can find a powerful legendary bow before going to the 2nd story location). Few oldschool JRPGs give you lootlust like this game does. Also, the music is really good. Overall a great game with plenty to do and experiment with, definitely worth your time and money.

[h1]A great RPG that borrows (maybe a little too much) from the RPGs of yesteryear. Plus, some very nice Waifus, if that’s your thing.[/h1] https://youtu.be/tMPxmpAIlP8 https://youtu.be/g14irFtAllg What happens when you take the general feeling of Final Fantasy, mix in some extra waifus, season liberally with some impressive maps, and sprinkle with delightful characters? Radiant Arc. You get Radiant Arc. The game follows the main character, Linky, as he explores out into the world to fulfil his destiny as the Radiant Arc, a being of light destined to save the world from the approaching darkness, much like the original Radiant Arc did 1000 years prior. At its core, the game is a lovely homage to classic JRPGs, but most specifically Final Fantasy 4. While this is a wonderful backbone for the game to have, at times I felt it may have been borrowing from that source a little TOO much. Still, stellar writing really carried the game, and the combat was wonderfully handled. Complex without being overbearing, but also simplistic without feeling tired and overdone. About the combat, one thing I thoroughly enjoyed was how it allowed the player to pretty much play how they wanted. Several characters had multiple specs you could gear towards, and you could, for example, have a dodge/evade tank if you really wanted, instead of a regular one sword and board type. Or you could turn Linky from a melee damage to a magic. It just goes on and on. It all really came down to skills used, and mostly gear. Oh good lord the gear. To say there were hundreds of unique items isn’t an understatement. There is a TON of gear to find in optional dungeons that will be far better than anything else you can buy, and makes exploring these side areas worthwhile. I also highly recommend exploring them all, because it helps to level without making the player feel like they’re grinding, even though technically that is exactly what’s happening. It wasn’t all roses and sunshine, however. I personally felt that there were simply too many playable characters, with the last two being added in the story’s third act, I believe, and by that time I was getting used to the way I wanted to play, and felt they were simply under utilized. Some characters felt important to the story, but others felt simply tacked on. It can happen with a large cast, and this game is no exception, sadly. +Impressive world and story +Interesting and adjustable combat +Great character designs +TONS of community cameos =Lots of Characters, But not all feel Utilized =While well-written, the story is pretty predictable =Some encounters rely on RNG a bit too much, or finding that ‘perfect’ rotation =Good Comedy, but may feel a bit out of place for a game like this -Easy to fall into a ‘this is my goto party’ trap and not explore other characters -Borrows a little TOO much from the games it is a homage of (FF4) -Felt a bit rushed towards the end

After watching streams and playing the game myself, Radiant Arc is a solid RM game. Pros: Well put together. Lots of characters. Lots of story. Good battle system. Good mapping. Cons: Story is somewhat derivative. (chosen hero, etc) Some enemy graphics are too large. (like the slimes) Game can be laggy on slower computers. If you're into indie JRPGs that offer a lot of content with a heartfelt story, Radiant Arc is a great choice. And at 6 dollars, it's underpriced. So even if it isn't on sale, it's worth picking up.

TLDR: 9/10, 100% worth playing if you love classic style RPGs Radiant Arc is a fantastic RPGMaker game. You control Linky in his quest to help prevent global disaster. Along the way, you discover future party members, develop new abilities, find new and powerful gear, and ultimately how to save the world. Pros: - Choose which enemies you fight. No random battles - enemies are sprites on the screen you can either avoid or fight head on (attacking from behind for an advantage). - Fantastic character progression. The gear, skill system, and leveling system feel immensely rewarding and useful. Probably my favorite part of this game. - Battle system gives you plenty of options and play styles. DOZENS of different useful abilities on every character and each character with a different specialty. Pure physical attacker, SUPER useful tank, physical attacker with great elemental support, healing, mage, ninja, etc. - Side areas (and some side quests). From the start, an entire continent opens up to you. A good dozen of side "caves" are open from the very start with recommended levels displayed over the top. Each side area contains special and more powerful gear to find. There are a bunch of these continents for you to eventually explore. You can cheese your way through (trying to avoid the enemies, steal the chests) to gain a more powerful advantage for other areas your actually supposed to be at. I found this extremely entertaining and oddly satisfying. Jumping into an area 10+ levels above me to get some sick gear was fun - especially dying numerous times from the enemies I couldn't *quite* dodge in time. - Level and map designs are great. - Pretty substantial game length. May play time was a bit inflated because of leaving the game open while away but I'd estimate a good 20-30 hours to get through everything. - Very responsive dev Neutral - Plot and writing are fairly standard. Characters were unique but not a TON of depth in developing them - Minor errors, such as the occasional spelling mistake, which are being ironed out Cons - Descriptions of some skills are a bit vague. Certain skills that increase base stats appear not to do anything (only the high level skills) but after a battle refresh the stat screen reflects these changes. Took me a LONG time to figure this out. Overall - This game is currently $5.99. It is EASILY worth more than double this. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good classic RPG, even with RPGMaker assets. Don't hesitate to pick up this game.

This is an excellent, long, involving game with a great story. Interesting combat and a number of twists and turns in the plot. There is a guide written by the great firefly 130984 (much grateful for the guide - as this is a BIG game) and that guide has a map which helps mightily in such a big game world. I only had really one quibble - the inventory is huge and there is not way to organise how it presents in the inventory menu - which means that I found I spent a fair amount of time looking for, say, all the possible flails, or swords with certain characteristics, or rings that could prevent stun. While this IS an rpgmaker game it is one of the best I have played. It is worth paying full price if you are looking for semi-old school rpgs.

This is a great game if you want to feel the magic of the golden age of RPGs. Playing through Radiant Arc was like a trip down memory lane, with lot of new surprises as well. Love the game, excited for my second playthrough.

Radiant Arc is a stellar RPG maker project overall. It gas very good positives including: -the characters were very interesting -made grinding fun. -not trying to be overly flashy -tons of QOL. -simple story used when needed. The characters generally get a lot of development (minus a few guys who join too late), the game makes you grind but it's quite fun as it's in the form of side dungeons and finiding secrets on the world map instead of waiting for enemies and levelling up. These dungeons even have some neat references and can be quite funny at times. Basically, there's grinding but it's fun and interesting. The game isn't too overly flashy in terms of visuals minus the occasional illustration for important scenes. It's basically vanilla RMMV except for the UI, but the maps are quite varied and the lighting make it look good. The game gives you a lot of quality of life and the plot is very much character driven rather than story driven. "What about the gameplay?" The gameplay is standard JRPG with the most bloated equipment I've ever seen. This is both good and bad. The good is that their are a ton of ways to demolish enemies, the bad is that you'll end up with an equipment list in the hundreds (there's over a 1000 pieces of equipment!!!!) and setting up new characters in the party is a pain. Tinkering with equipment is ridiculously fun though and is the only reason that I can deal with the game's real only downside. The game is a walk in the park, it's ridiculously easy. If you're a veteran player of JRPGs just look at it of "how hard can I pound my enemies". The equipment is fun to tinker with, I'd highly recommend doing so. Overall, this is one of the better RPG maker projects on Steam.

A great version of what a good Rpgmaker should be, a good story backed-up by a multitude of areas, gears, skills and a lot of different combo's to play with, it has alot of final fantasy themes running through it, my only thing is area maps and world map, but that was just a wish, it does not distract from the game. Spoiler: [spoiler]only issue could be the last boss, where he drains your magicka all the time[/spoiler]

This might be an RPG maker game, but it does not feel like one. Playing thru Radiant Arc brought me right back to my childhood, playing final fantasy and dragon quest. This game not only stands on its own but also demonstrates how fan service should be. RA is amazing simply put. You can tell without a doubt the creator poured his/her heart into it and checks every single JRPG box there is possible to check. Fun addicting gameplay? check. Long winding dungeons? check. Great story? check. Superbosses? check. Places to explore? check. No matter who you choose to play with, or how you choose to play, there is something for everybody and you will not be disappointed.

Radiant Arc is a fun RPG where you will control a hero named Linky as he goes on a quest to save the world. Yes it is RPGMaker but it is one of the much better RPGMaker games out there and definitely worth a purchase if you like RPG's Pros: -Engaging Characters and story. The antics of the characters had me laughing throughout the game as I was playing. -Good balance. The game properly eases you into the challenges throughout the game. -Nice music! Neutral: -Level scaling of enemies. I'm not a fan of it, but at least this game does it well. Most zones show a recommended level and if you are there, you should be able to complete them if you have decent equipment and use decent tactics. Cons: -I honestly had none except little nit picks here and there, which honestly is probably more my preference than anything. Overall it is definitely worth a purchase if you like RPG's, even at full price.