Skies of Arcadia
2000 video game
Skies of Arcadia is a 2000 role-playing video game developed by Overworks and published by Sega for the Dreamcast. Players control Vyse, a young air pirate, and his friends as they attempt to stop the Valuan Empire from reviving ancient weapons with the potential to destroy the world.
Skies of Arcadia uses traditional Japanese role-playing game systems such as turn-based battles and experience points, but puts greater focus on exploration, with the player flying an airship in 3D space. The development team included staff who had contributed to the Panzer Dragoon, Phantasy Star, Sonic the Hedgehog and Sakura Wars series.
Skies of Arcadia received acclaim and is frequently regarded as one of the best Dreamcast games, although it underperformed commercially. A port for the GameCube, Skies of Arcadia Legends, was released in 2002. Skies of Arcadia has been named one of the greatest games by multiple publications. It was included in the 2010 book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die.
Gameplay
Skies of Arcadia is a role-playing video game (RPG) with an emphasis on world exploration. Gameplay is similar to early 3D Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games; the player engages enemies in turn-based battles to earn experience points, making their characters stronger.
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