ARC Browser

About

ARC Browser is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ARC Browser transforms your device into a powerful emulation station, enabling seamless play of classic games. It offers an intuitive interface and robust compatibility with multiple emulators, making game organization and access effortless. Experience nostalgia and convenience combined in one versatile app.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 264 reviews

stability3 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

Arc Browser is highly customizable and offers a great layout for organizing emulators and ROMs, making it a favorite among users.
The developer provides excellent support, quickly addressing user issues and implementing requested features, which enhances the overall experience.
The app is capable of handling a large number of games efficiently, providing a visually appealing interface with options for custom artwork and detailed game information.

The app has significant issues with touch screen controls, making it primarily functional only with a gamepad, which can be inconvenient for users without one.
Setting up the app can be tedious and complicated, with many users reporting difficulties in configuring emulators and scraping artwork effectively.
There are persistent bugs and performance issues, particularly with external storage access and game launching, which detract from the overall usability of the app.

graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
70%
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The graphics of the app receive mixed feedback, with users praising its ability to scrape and organize artwork effectively, especially for those with ample internal storage. However, issues such as the inability to select an SD card for artwork storage, unpolished box art cropping, and bugs related to artwork display detract from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include better customization options for artwork and a more intuitive graphical settings interface.
- “A little learning and custom artwork really gives the UI pop.”
- “Fantastic app, puts all my games with the artwork in one so I don't have to switch between emulators.”
- “I'm using on my Shield TV with an 8TB USB drive with over 15K games and full custom artwork, and the app handles it great.”
- “Trying to add custom graphics was fruitless unless I downloaded someone else's work.”
- “Artwork doesn't show clearly, instead stuck in a grey box.”
- “About the only complaint I have is that artwork such as snapshots has to exist in the folder where the ROMs themselves reside, rather than optionally being in another folder.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly in the setup process, which is seen as more cumbersome compared to other front ends. While some items may feel repetitive, players recommend backing up configurations to streamline future setups.
- “Echoing previous comments, the configuration is tedious, especially when compared to other front ends.”
- “Some items can feel tedious, but once you are set up, simply back up your config and associated files if needed to get right back later.”
- “Difficult and tedious to set up.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Users report significant stability issues, including bugs and a poor interface, leading some to seek refunds before troubleshooting. However, there are mentions of frequent updates that improve the interface and reduce bugs over time.
- “Updates are constantly occurring, making the interface smooth and bug-free.”
- “The game runs flawlessly with minimal crashes, providing a stable experience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers prioritize stability, ensuring a seamless gameplay experience.”
- “Horribly buggy, terrible interface, databases can't find even the most popular titles. A waste of time when I should've just stuck with RetroArch.”
- “I want to run this on my TV as described, but alas... because there is no free version, I had to refund right away, so I could not do any real troubleshooting.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the ability to add custom music, a feature not commonly found in other front ends. They also enjoy the unique combination of individual screens, wallpapers, and music tracks for each system, enhancing the overall experience.
- “You can add music, which most other front ends can't. Thumbs up for that!”
- “I like each system having its own screen with its own wallpaper and music track.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The app demonstrates excellent optimization across various devices, including smartphones and a laptop, consistently delivering smooth performance, particularly noted on the Nvidia Shield TV and Galaxy S7. Users express high satisfaction with its reliability and efficiency.
- “I have Arc Browser on 3 different phones, a laptop running Chrome OS, and a Shield TV; and this app never fails to deliver amazing performance.”
- “I'm quite happy with the NVIDIA Shield TV support, and it runs smoothly on the Galaxy S7 too.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The user expresses a desire for improved accessibility in playing Cave Story on the NXEngine through RetroArch, suggesting that it would be more convenient if the game could be set up as a standalone system rather than requiring navigation through multiple menus.