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{{Short description|2010 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
|title = Lord of Arcana
|title = Lord of Arcana
|image = [[File:Lord of Arcana Cover.jpg]]
|image = Lord of Arcana Cover.jpg
|caption = European cover art
|caption = European cover art
|composer = [[Nobuo Uematsu]]<br/>[[Kenichiro Fukui]]<br/>Satoshi Henmi
|composer = [[Nobuo Uematsu]]<br/>[[Kenichiro Fukui]]<br/>Satoshi Henmi
|developer = [[Access Games]]<ref name="Lord of Arcana Specification"/>
|developer = [[Access Games]]<ref name="Lord of Arcana Specification"/>
|publisher = [[Square Enix]]<ref name="Lord of Arcana Specification"/>
|publisher = [[Square Enix]]<ref name="Lord of Arcana Specification"/>
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|designer = [[Hidetaka Suehiro]]
|distributor =
|designer =
|director = Hiroyuki Saegusa
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|writer =
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|director = [[Hidetaka Suehiro]]
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|writer = [[Kazushige Nojima]]
|series =
|series =
|engine =
|engine =
|released = {{vgrelease|JP=October 14, 2010<ref name="Lord of Arcana Specification">{{cite web |url=http://www.lordofa.com/spec/ |title=LORD of ARCANA spec |author=Square Enix |date= |work= |publisher=Square Enix |accessdate=August 23, 2010}}</ref>|NA=January 25, 2011|EU=February 4, 2011<ref name="PlayStation.Blog">{{cite web |url=http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/07/01/new-square-enix-game-lord-of-arcana-is-coming-to-psp/ |title=New Square Enix Game LORD Of ARCANA Is Coming To PSP |author=Rob Rutter |date=July 1, 2010 |work= |publisher=PlayStation.Blog |accessdate=July 1, 2010}}</ref>}}
|released = {{vgrelease|JP|October 14, 2010<ref name="Lord of Arcana Specification">{{cite web |url=http://www.lordofa.com/spec/ |title=LORD of ARCANA spec |author=Square Enix |publisher=Square Enix |language=Japanese |accessdate=August 23, 2010 |author-link=Square Enix |archive-date=September 15, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100915034058/http://www.lordofa.com/spec/ |url-status=live }}</ref>|NA|January 25, 2011|EU|February 4, 2011<ref name="PlayStation.Blog">{{cite web |url=https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/07/01/new-square-enix-game-lord-of-arcana-is-coming-to-psp/ |title=New Square Enix Game LORD Of ARCANA Is Coming To PSP |author=Rob Rutter |date=July 1, 2010 |publisher=PlayStation Blog Europe |accessdate=July 1, 2010 |archive-date=July 3, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703054439/http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/07/01/new-square-enix-game-lord-of-arcana-is-coming-to-psp/ |url-status=live }}</ref>|AUS|February 10, 2011}}
|genre = [[Action game|Multi-action game]]
|genre = [[Action role-playing game|Action RPG]]
|modes =
|modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
|platforms = [[PlayStation Portable]]
|platforms = [[PlayStation Portable]]
|media = [[Universal Media Disc|UMD]]
}}
}}


{{nihongo|'''''Lord of Arcana'''''|ロード・オブ・アルカナ|Rōdo obu Arukana}} is an [[action game]] for the [[PlayStation Portable]], developed by [[Access Games]] and published by [[Square Enix]].<ref name="Lord of Arcana Specification"/> A sequel to the game, titled {{nihongo|'''''Lord of Apocalypse'''''|ロード・オブ・アポカリプス|Rōdo obu Apokaripusu}}, was released on December 17, 2011 for the [[PlayStation Vita]] and [[PlayStation Portable]].<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2011/12/12/249-reasons-why-lord-of-apocalypse-is-not-lord-of-arcana/</ref>
{{nihongo|'''''Lord of Arcana'''''|ロード・オブ・アルカナ|Rōdo obu Arukana}} is an [[action role-playing game]] for the [[PlayStation Portable]], developed by [[Access Games]] and published by [[Square Enix]].<ref name="Lord of Arcana Specification"/> A remake titled {{nihongo|'''''Lord of Apocalypse'''''|ロード・オブ・アポカリプス|Rōdo obu Apokaripusu}} was released in Japan and Asia in December 2011 for the [[PlayStation Vita]] and [[PlayStation Portable]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.siliconera.com/249-reasons-why-lord-of-apocalypse-is-not-lord-of-arcana/ |title=249 Reasons Why Lord Of Apocalypse Is Not Lord Of Arcana |author=Spencer |date=December 12, 2011 |publisher=[[Siliconera]] |access-date=July 1, 2021 |archive-date=July 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181831/https://www.siliconera.com/249-reasons-why-lord-of-apocalypse-is-not-lord-of-arcana/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
''Lord of Arcana'' is an action game that allows up to four players to fight monsters and demons, some of which make cameo appearances from other Square Enix games.
''Lord of Arcana'' is an action game that allows up to four players to fight monsters and demons, some of which make cameo appearances from other Square Enix games.

The gameplay is very close to the [[Monster Hunter]], [[God Eater]], and [[Phantasy Star Portable]] series, but this time with cinematic kills and mini-games. Players also have the ability to summon monsters to aid them in battle. Players can also use magic to inflict damage on the enemy (e.g. Fire, Light, etc.)
The gameplay is very close to that of the ''[[Monster Hunter]]'', ''[[God Eater]]'', and ''[[Phantasy Star Portable]]'' series, featuring cinematic kills and mini-games. Players also have the ability to summon monsters to aid them in battle, and can also use magic (e.g. Fire, Light, etc.) to inflict damage on the enemy.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
''Lord of Arcana'' takes place in a world called Horodyn, named after the land's first king. Somewhere in Horodyn lies an ancient stone known only as "Arcana", which apparently holds great magical power. Unfortunately, as well as humans, the world is home to many great and powerful monsters and beasts, which are fought by warriors known as Slayers who seek Arcana.
''Lord of Arcana'' takes place in a world called Horodyn, named after the land's first king. Somewhere in Horodyn lies an ancient stone known only as "Arcana", which apparently holds great magical power. As well as humans, the world is home to many great and powerful monsters and beasts, which are fought by warriors known as Slayers who seek Arcana.


== Development ==
== Development ==
The monsters featured in ''Lord of Arcana'' are designed by many artists from around the world. [[Hitoshi Sakimoto]] served as the game's sound producer, with the score being composed by [[Nobuo Uematsu]], [[Kenichiro Fukui]], and Satoshi Henmi.
The monsters featured in ''Lord of Arcana'' are designed by many artists from around the world. [[Hitoshi Sakimoto]] served as the game's sound producer, with the score being composed by [[Nobuo Uematsu]], [[Kenichiro Fukui]], and Satoshi Henmi.

== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 53/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lord-of-arcana/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |title=Lord of Arcana for PSP Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=April 3, 2016 |archive-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407213226/http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/lord-of-arcana |url-status=live }}</ref>
| Edge = 4/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Lord of Arcana |author=Edge staff |magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |issue=225 |date=March 2011 |page=107}}</ref>
| EuroG = 5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-17-lord-of-arcana-review |title=Lord of Arcana |author=Keza MacDonald |date=February 17, 2011 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |accessdate=April 3, 2016 |archive-date=April 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414220959/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-17-lord-of-arcana-review |url-status=live }}</ref>
| Fam = 32/40<ref name="Fam">{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/news/japan-review-check-lord-arcana |title=Japan Review Check: Lord of Arcana, Kirby's Epic Yarn |author=Kevin Gifford |date=October 6, 2010 |website=[[1UP.com]] |accessdate=April 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531163652/http://www.1up.com/news/japan-review-check-lord-arcana |archive-date=May 31, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
| GI = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Lord of Arcana |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=215 |date=March 2011 |page=98}}</ref>
| GamePro = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/217951/lord-of-arcana/? |title=Lord of Arcana |author=McKinley Noble |date=January 25, 2011 |magazine=[[GamePro]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110311185428/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/217951/lord-of-arcana/ |archivedate=March 11, 2011 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
| GameRev = C<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/lord-of-arcana-psp |title=Lord of Arcana Review |author=Kevin S. |date=February 17, 2011 |publisher=[[Game Revolution]] |accessdate=April 3, 2016 |archive-date=April 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414151137/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/lord-of-arcana-psp |url-status=live }}</ref>
| GSpot = 4.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lord-of-arcana-review/1900-6299225/ |title=Lord of Arcana Review |author=Carolyn Petit |date=February 15, 2011 |website=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=April 3, 2016 |archive-date=September 20, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920102750/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lord-of-arcana-review/1900-6299225/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| GameZone = 4.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/lord_of_arcana |title=Lord of Arcana Review |author=William Haley |date=February 7, 2011 |publisher=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110218021403/http://psp.gamezone.com/reviews/item/lord_of_arcana/ |archivedate=February 18, 2011 |url-status=live |accessdate=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
| PALGN = 4/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://palgn.com.au/sony-psp/18245/lord-of-arcana-review/ |title=Lord of Arcana Review |author=Kimberley Ellis |date=March 9, 2011 |website=PALGN |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505172029/http://palgn.com.au/sony-psp/18245/lord-of-arcana-review/ |archivedate=May 5, 2013 |url-status=dead |accessdate=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
| PSM = 4/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Review: Lord of Arcana |magazine=[[PlayStation: The Official Magazine]] |date=March 2011 |page=79}}</ref>
}}

''Lord of Arcana'' received "mixed" reviews according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MC"/> In Japan, ''[[Famitsu]]'' gave it a score of all four eights for a total of 32 out of 40.<ref name="Fam"/>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.lordofa.com/ Japanese Official Website]
* [http://www.lordofa.com/ Japanese official website]
*[http://www.lordofarcana.com/ International Official Website]
* [http://www.lordofarcana.com/ International official website]
*{{moby game|id=/lord-of-arcana}}
* {{moby game|id=/psp/lord-of-arcana}}
* {{moby game|id=/lord-of-apocalypse|name=''Lord of Apocalypse''}}


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Latest revision as of 01:32, 30 May 2024

Lord of Arcana
European cover art
Developer(s)Access Games[1]
Publisher(s)Square Enix[1]
Director(s)Hiroyuki Saegusa
Designer(s)Hidetaka Suehiro
Composer(s)Nobuo Uematsu
Kenichiro Fukui
Satoshi Henmi
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable
Release
  • JP: October 14, 2010[1]
  • NA: January 25, 2011
  • EU: February 4, 2011[2]
  • AU: February 10, 2011
Genre(s)Action RPG
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Lord of Arcana (ロード・オブ・アルカナ, Rōdo obu Arukana) is an action role-playing game for the PlayStation Portable, developed by Access Games and published by Square Enix.[1] A remake titled Lord of Apocalypse (ロード・オブ・アポカリプス, Rōdo obu Apokaripusu) was released in Japan and Asia in December 2011 for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Portable.[3]

Gameplay

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Lord of Arcana is an action game that allows up to four players to fight monsters and demons, some of which make cameo appearances from other Square Enix games.

The gameplay is very close to that of the Monster Hunter, God Eater, and Phantasy Star Portable series, featuring cinematic kills and mini-games. Players also have the ability to summon monsters to aid them in battle, and can also use magic (e.g. Fire, Light, etc.) to inflict damage on the enemy.

Plot

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Lord of Arcana takes place in a world called Horodyn, named after the land's first king. Somewhere in Horodyn lies an ancient stone known only as "Arcana", which apparently holds great magical power. As well as humans, the world is home to many great and powerful monsters and beasts, which are fought by warriors known as Slayers who seek Arcana.

Development

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The monsters featured in Lord of Arcana are designed by many artists from around the world. Hitoshi Sakimoto served as the game's sound producer, with the score being composed by Nobuo Uematsu, Kenichiro Fukui, and Satoshi Henmi.

Reception

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Lord of Arcana received "mixed" reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[4] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of all four eights for a total of 32 out of 40.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Square Enix. "LORD of ARCANA spec" (in Japanese). Square Enix. Archived from the original on September 15, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  2. ^ Rob Rutter (July 1, 2010). "New Square Enix Game LORD Of ARCANA Is Coming To PSP". PlayStation Blog Europe. Archived from the original on July 3, 2010. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
  3. ^ Spencer (December 12, 2011). "249 Reasons Why Lord Of Apocalypse Is Not Lord Of Arcana". Siliconera. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Lord of Arcana for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on April 7, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  5. ^ Edge staff (March 2011). "Lord of Arcana". Edge. No. 225. p. 107.
  6. ^ Keza MacDonald (February 17, 2011). "Lord of Arcana". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  7. ^ a b Kevin Gifford (October 6, 2010). "Japan Review Check: Lord of Arcana, Kirby's Epic Yarn". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  8. ^ "Lord of Arcana". Game Informer. No. 215. March 2011. p. 98.
  9. ^ McKinley Noble (January 25, 2011). "Lord of Arcana". GamePro. Archived from the original on March 11, 2011. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  10. ^ Kevin S. (February 17, 2011). "Lord of Arcana Review". Game Revolution. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  11. ^ Carolyn Petit (February 15, 2011). "Lord of Arcana Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on September 20, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  12. ^ William Haley (February 7, 2011). "Lord of Arcana Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  13. ^ Kimberley Ellis (March 9, 2011). "Lord of Arcana Review". PALGN. Archived from the original on May 5, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  14. ^ "Review: Lord of Arcana". PlayStation: The Official Magazine. March 2011. p. 79.
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