Arc the Lad is a turn-based tactical role-playing game developed by Working Designs and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for PlayStation. The game was first released in Japan in 1995, followed by North America and Europe in 1996.
Arc the Lad is set in a fantasy world divided by wars between countries. The player takes on the role of Arc, a young man living in the village of Alent, caught up in a war between two countries, Deiruheide and Alefgard.
Arc the Lad is a turn-based tactical RPG in which players control a group of characters who move across a map and fight enemies. Battles are turn-based, with each character able to perform different actions such as attacking, using magic, or items.
Arc the Lad uses 2D pixelated graphics with an anime style. The game’s music was composed by Masaharu Iwata and was highly praised by critics.
Arc the Lad received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its attractive gameplay, engaging storyline, and beautiful graphics.