...then give this game a shot! I haven't beaten it as of yet, but it's given me a good length so far and the graphics are nice. The game is, yes, like the monster hunter formula, but MUCH better controls in this one, and the speed isn't so sluggish. You basically run around and explore an area on a mission until you see an enemy, then when you engage it you are put into a circular arena and fight monsters there (like a turn-based JRPG where instead of selecting an attack you fight action-rpg style.) If you couldn't get into MH, give this a go--oh, and to those complaining for a lack of story, this has WAY MORE STORY than MH ever has, so don't even, foo'.
This game is literaly one of the most AMAZING games I've ever played for PSP, this and the Monster Hunter series. I'm not going to get into the whole dispute about this being like Monster Hunter, but I will say, it has similarities to Monster Hunter but it's got it's own feel. If you Like Monster Hunter or Action - Adventer/ RPG games then you will like this game. I am crazy for this game right now, it's addicting, exciting, adrenaline rushing, and AWESOME!!!! Buy this game while you can cause it seems as though the copies are dissappearing.
Originally perceived as a Monster Hunter clone , Lord of Arcana carves it's own identity . Battles take place in contained spaces rather then large environments , combat controls are tighter , the action is more violent , and the pace is faster than the Capcom's series . However , the rince-and-repeat Gameplay is pretty tedious . For casual Gamers and Monster Hunter fans it's worth checking out . But , if your looking for a varied experience , I'd recommend looking some where else .
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Overall rating
4/ 5
Gameplay
5/ 5
Graphics
5/ 5
Sound
4/ 5
Lasting Appeal
4/ 5
Frost619
fromLemon Grove, CA
This game is perfect for:hardcore gamers
Better than Expected
PostedAugust 2, 2011
This game is better than i expected, really because i thought it was going to be some sort of reoccurring hero type character kind of like most rpg's but the character was customizable in name and features and it flows with the story. its not like untold legends were you have go through weird dungeons and find certain objects to get to a certain place looking down at your character from ceiling view. no the graphics were great sound and gameplay were great and i must say its difficult which is what hardcore rpg gamers look for and i would recommend it to a first time player. i must say even though i bought this game recently i impressed even more by square enix quality of work.
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