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{{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 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 in Japan and Asia in December 2011 for the [[PlayStation Vita]] and [[PlayStation Portable]], and in Korea on February 11, 2012 for the former console version.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2011/12/12/249-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]]}}</ref>


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
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== 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.

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== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews
| MC = 53/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/lord-of-arcana |title=Lord of Arcana for PSP Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
| Edge = 4/10<ref>{{cite journal |title=Lord of Arcana |author=Edge staff |magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |issue=225 |date=March 2011 |page=107}}</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 |publisher=[[1UP.com]] |accessdate=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
| GI = 7/10<ref>{{cite journal |title=Lord of Arcana |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=215 |date=March 2011 |page=98}}</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 |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
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''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"/>

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== References ==
== References ==
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*[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]
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Revision as of 02:43, 3 April 2016

Lord of Arcana
European cover art
Developer(s)Access Games[1]
Publisher(s)Square Enix[1]
Director(s)Hiroyuki Saegusa
Designer(s)Hidetaka Suehiro
Writer(s)Kazushige Nojima
Composer(s)Nobuo Uematsu
Kenichiro Fukui
Satoshi Henmi
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable
Release
  • AS: October 14, 2010
  • KO: October 15, 2010
Genre(s)Multi-action game

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.[1] A sequel to the game, 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, and in Korea on February 11, 2012 for the former console version.[3]

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. 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.)

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.

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.

Reception

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.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Square Enix. "LORD of ARCANA spec" (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
  2. ^ Rob Rutter (July 1, 2010). "New Square Enix Game LORD Of ARCANA Is Coming To PSP". PlayStation Blog Europe. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
  3. ^ Spencer (December 12, 2011). "249 Reasons Why Lord Of Apocalypse Is Not Lord Of Arcana". Siliconera.
  4. ^ a b "Lord of Arcana for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  5. ^ Edge staff (March 2011). "Lord of Arcana". Edge (225): 107.
  6. ^ a b Kevin Gifford (October 6, 2010). "Japan Review Check: Lord of Arcana, Kirby's Epic Yarn". 1UP.com. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  7. ^ "Lord of Arcana". Game Informer (215): 98. March 2011.
  8. ^ Carolyn Petit (February 15, 2011). "Lord of Arcana Review". GameSpot. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
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