Arc the Lad II entry in the Arc the Lad Collection. The best of the trilogy: vast, ambitious, with a mature and dark scenario, refined combat system and impressive length for its era. A PS1 tactical JRPG masterpiece.
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Tactics1 player12+
Description
Second Arc the Lad bundled in the Western compilation, widely seen as the peak of the trilogy. Tactics by G-craft, published by Working Designs in 2002 in the United States. Over sixty recruitable characters, massive runtime, save data linking with the first game, expanded classes, careful English translation and voice work.
Arc the Lad Collection - Arc the Lad II review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,37 GB📅18/04/2002
Published by Working Designs
Arc the Lad Collection - Arc the Lad II (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The disc for the second chapter within the Arc the Lad Collection, the Working Designs boxset released late in the US in limited quantity. The title sits here as the saga's heart, in a numbered compilation packed with extras that became legendary among the publisher's fans. As with the rest of the set, value is measured by the complete box rather than the lone disc, whose separation erodes its worth.
Is Arc the Lad Collection - Arc the Lad II still worth playing in 2026?
Arc the Lad II is the trilogy's best entry, with an epic, dark and emotionally strong scenario. Refined tactical combat and generous playtime (fifty to sixty hours). A PS1 tactical JRPG peak, long inaccessible to Western players. Anime art direction at superior refinement, Andoh's sublime score and an endearing cast. An absolute peak today.
