Loot Ninja writes: "Of the three major JRPGs coming out for the Wii this generation, Arc Rise Fantasia is the first one out of the gate – the others being The Last Story and Xenoblade (though others will likely wiggle their way onto the console). And as with most games that jump out ahead of its competition, Arc Rise will come under a microscope to see if it was rushed out the door or not. A traditionally structured JRPG, Arc Rise doesn’t try to break the mold but simply tries to tell a story that keeps the players engrossed, and make them comfortable with familiar controls and battle system. So, does it accomplish it’s task? Click on the link to find out."
Evan from Bit Cultures writes: "If you can get past one of the most atrocious voice acting experiences in living memory (there are a few worse, for sure, but this is bad), then the gameplay is pretty enjoyable. The narrative is also an interesting tale, and the soundtrack is pretty remarkable. But while these aspects are very strong, I’m not quite sure it saves the game."
In this edition of Scattered Showers, Oprainfall takes a look at the longest-delayed games in Europe.
I would sure hate to have my country controlled by an undemocratic EU Parliament.
irrelevant...? they don't actually control video game
industry or something like that
GameZone: "While individuals had to look past games like [insert lame mini-game collection] and [insert movie tie-in with weak Wiimote waggle], there were still some absolutely wonderful experiences on the Wii. We’ve already gotten through 20 of 'em, and you bet we’re going to keep it up until we get to 50."
