Arc the Lad III entry in the Arc the Lad Collection. A transitional episode adopting a more accessible action-RPG style. Less dark than II but offers a well-built world. A good JRPG that honestly concludes the trilogy for series fans.
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Category
Tactics1 player12+
Description
Third Arc the Lad bundled in the Western compilation, spanning four discs of adventure. Tactics by G-craft, published by Working Designs in 2002 in the United States. New hero Alec, monster hunting and synthesis system, refined tactical combat, careful English translation and voice work. American collector edition.
Arc the Lad Collection - Arc the Lad III 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
💾0,3 GB📅18/04/2002
Published by Working Designs
Arc the Lad Collection - Arc the Lad III (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Working Designs localized only this third Arc the Lad for the West, packed inside a low-run NTSC-U Collection. Value rests on the complete set, never reissued outside Japan, and the publisher's lavish reputation (thick manual, premium finish). Loose copies stay affordable, but sealed prices climb fast given scarce supply, the series having stayed niche in the States.
Is Arc the Lad Collection - Arc the Lad III still worth playing in 2026?
The third entry in Sony and G-Craft's tactical saga, Arc the Lad III offers grid based turn combat carried by colourful sprites and a system of classes and monsters to capture. The broad narrative, the side quests and the freedom of exploration enrich an accessible formula. The classic pace and the modest production against the genre's heavyweights call for some indulgence. An endearing tactical RPG for genre fans and lovers of the trilogy gathered in the West by Working Designs.
