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Arc the Lad II

This direct sequel to "Arc the Lad" continues the unfinished story of the first game, but starts from a totally different perspective. You control a bounty-hunter named Elk, who suffers from amnesia. On his…

1 November 1996

Arc the Lad II is an adventure developed by G-Craft, released 1 November 1996 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

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What Arc the Lad II is

Arc the Lad II is an adventure game developed by G-Craft and released in 1996. It was published by MonkeyPaw Games. It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

The premise, in the publisher's words

This direct sequel to "Arc the Lad" continues the unfinished story of the first game, but starts from a totally different perspective. You control a bounty-hunter named Elk, who suffers from amnesia. On his quest for his own true identity he discovers the powers hidden within him, and the destiny of his entire tribe. While pursuing his archenemy, Elk meets up with Arc, the hero of the first game, and then both realize they have been looking to destroy the very same evil. The battle system of "Arc the Lad II" is similar to the one used in its predecessor: in battles you can move your characters on the battle field, and your proximity to the enemies plays an important role. You cause and take…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

Where it sits in the Arc the Lad series

Arc the Lad II is the second of 8 entries we hold in the Arc the Lad series. It arrived a year after Arc the Lad. The next entry was Arc the Lad: Monster Game with Casino Game in 1997.

See all 8 Arc the Lad games in release order →

What it launched against

Arc the Lad II launched on 1 November 1996, within three weeks of Tomb Raider, Circle of Blood, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain.

Released around the same time: Tomb Raider, Circle of Blood, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain.

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When did Arc the Lad II come out?
Arc the Lad II was released on 1 November 1996 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

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