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Wild Arms 4 (Europe)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2006
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✪ Reviewed on January 30, 2024
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Wild Arms 4 introduces hex combat and a younger cast. More dynamic, more shonen and less rooted in western mood. A divisive experimental pause.

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Category
RPG 1 player 12+
Description
A Media.Vision and XSEED RPG released in 2006, the Western edition of Wild Arms 4, fourth main franchise entry. Young Jude Maverick and his Drifters team traverse the western-fantasy Filgaia universe to fight the devastating Brigade forces. Modernized tactical Hex Battle System, shōnen manga narrative, cel-shaded anime aesthetics. Western edition of the Japanese The 4th Detonator version, released one year after the Japanese version.

Wild Arms 4 review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3 GB 📅27/04/2006
Published by XSEED Games

Wild Arms 4 (PS2) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $70 Q6 complete
 $78 Q10 new
 $75 !
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Wild Arms 4
USA
27/04/2006
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Is Wild Arms 4 still worth playing in 2026?

An RPG from Media.Vision, Wild Arms 4 rejuvenates the series with a teenage hero and a hexagonal grid combat system called HEX, where unit positioning becomes central. The more anime cel-shading art direction, the snappy pace of the clashes and the coming-of-age tinged western mood win over JRPG fans. The more juvenile tone and a shorter length divide longtime fans. A title for fans of Japanese RPGs with original tactical combat and the curious about a fresh breath for the Wild Arms saga.

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