Arcana Tactics: Tactical RPG

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"Arcana Tactics - Strategy RPG" is a 5-star Role Playing Game with an interesting plot, spectacular game mechanics, and masterful visuals. However, players should be prepared for lots of grinding, numerous ads, and buggy gameplay. The game features the 5-star LE Hidden Hero, Mother. Overall, a decent game for fans of the genre, but be aware of its limitations.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,271 reviews

gameplay329 positive mentions

monetization80 negative mentions

Unique gameplay that combines auto chess and RPG mechanics, providing a refreshing experience.
Generous with free rewards and gacha rates, making it accessible for F2P players.
Cute character designs and engaging art style enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.

Frequent crashes and connection issues, especially during multiplayer and after completing stages.
The need to restart the game after every stage is frustrating and disrupts the flow of gameplay.
Complexity in remembering fusion combinations can be overwhelming for new players.

gameplay
548 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
36%
3%
The gameplay of the game is widely praised for its unique mechanics, combining elements of RPG, auto chess, and gacha systems, which many players find engaging and addictive. However, some users note that the complexity of remembering hero combinations can become tedious, and there are frequent complaints about bugs and connectivity issues that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is considered fun and innovative, with a fresh approach that sets it apart from other titles in the genre.
- “I love the gameplay, very fun and unique.”
- “The gameplay is unique, enjoyable and the art is also good.”
- “The gameplay is unexpectedly enjoyable; I thought it would just be like other new games, though sometimes the game freezes.”
- “Their ads constantly open and close, switching screens rapidly from the ad to the gameplay screen, creating a seizure risk.”
- “Would give it a 2.5 if it's possible; gameplay seems unplayable to the point where after a level you're stuck loading, but after restarting it happens after every level. Such a letdown of a game, you guys better fix it ASAP.”
- “Not really a fan of the gameplay; battles are long with 10 waves or more and you must fuse units to produce stronger units, and the units you can fuse are randomly given to you with a time limit.”
story
254 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
71%
4%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and character designs, while others find it repetitive and unbalanced. Technical issues, such as frequent crashes and the need to restart the game after missions, have detracted from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, some players enjoy the story's depth and the strategic gameplay it offers, though they express a desire for improvements in mission clarity and pacing.
- “The story is genuinely nice too.”
- “The game has an interesting story, good character designs, and surprisingly strategic gameplay.”
- “I love the story, graphics, characters, and gameplay.”
- “The last update made the game close by itself whenever loading the main story.”
- “I always got stuck and crashed every time I tried to play the story mode after the tutorial.”
- “I give it an eh, story's boring but the fusion gimmick is the most interesting part - kinda got tired of playing it in an hour.”
graphics
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
18%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and appealing visuals, with many users highlighting the high quality and artistic design. While some players suggest that the game could benefit from 3D graphics or more flashy effects, the overall consensus is that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience. However, a few users noted occasional lagging issues, indicating room for improvement in performance.
- “The graphics are great, could maybe use some more flashy skill effects but the characters are cool and the gameplay feels refreshing!”
- “Let's be honest this game sure is awesome the graphics are unreal and I really love the characters especially Archangel.”
- “The game is amazing, the graphics are good and the story is great.”
- “Overall rating: 3/5 /// graphics: 3/5 --- music: 2/5 --- gameplay: 4/5 --- content: 2/5 --- micro-transactions: 2/5”
- “Need graphic resolution option!”
- “It will be much better if it is 3D graphics.”
monetization
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
6%
82%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ads that offer free rewards, while others criticize the frequent crashes and issues with ad loading that hinder gameplay. Many users feel that the in-app purchases are reasonably priced, but there are complaints about the overall execution being a cash grab, especially with the presence of ads that can disrupt the gaming experience. Overall, while some players find the monetization fair, others are frustrated by technical issues and the perceived aggressive nature of the ad system.
- “I've reached chapter 6 and haven't found a reason to make in-game purchases or find them intrusive.”
- “This game is a ton of fun and the monetization isn't intrusive.”
- “No ads, no annoying pay-to-win system.”
- “Interesting concept but a bad cash grab execution.”
- “I love the gameplay mechanics but this is a blatant cash grab.”
- “The game is fine but the ads broke everything.”
stability
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported during gameplay, particularly in menus and after completing stages. Many users have experienced the need to restart the app repeatedly due to these bugs, rendering the game largely unplayable at this time. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and the developers' efforts to address these problems, the overall consensus is that it requires substantial improvements in stability before it can be considered a good experience.
- “Amazing game, a different venture from many others, not too buggy, reasonable gacha drop rates.”
- “However, as it stands right now only the intro tutorial is playable and the game immediately bugs out and freezes my entire phone for about a minute before I can finally close the app.”
- “Each stage takes around 10 minutes and I played a single stage 3 times, get to the end and it always freezes and characters stop moving, enemies stop moving and you are forced to restart the entire stage.”
- “Seems like a decent game, but constantly freezes in various menus, often at the main screen, making it unplayable at the moment.”
grinding
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly in battles and resource farming, while others appreciate the challenge it presents. Many users noted the inefficiency of the upgrade system and the need for manual play, which can lead to frustration. However, some players still enjoy the game overall, citing its visuals and engaging gameplay despite the grindy elements.
- “But the problem is that every battle is way too grindy and tiring.”
- “Unfortunately, it's very grindy, having to play the same level over and over without an auto mode to help.”
- “Inefficient upgrade system during battle, like I need to open the guide like a hundred times just to check the correct combination for my desired unit, tedious and not well thought out, would have been fun if I could just automatically press my desired unit and it will upgrade itself, leaves a lot to be desired to be honest, gets boring with this system in place.”
character development
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
32%
12%
Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers highlighting the phenomenal and gorgeous character designs that enhance the gameplay experience. The combination of interesting storylines and strategic gameplay further enriches the characters, although some players express a desire for more variety, particularly in legendary heroes. Despite minor criticisms, the character design remains a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The character design is breathtaking and I have overall really enjoyed playing.”
- “The game has an interesting story, good character designs, and surprisingly strategic gameplay.”
- “After a rocky launch, the game has entered a playable state and I'm quite impressed with how much fun I've had with the game so far. I love the character designs for the units; most of the higher tier ones are unlocked from the story or with character orb gacha from the free currency, which the game is generous with.”
- “Pros: - very interesting battle system - generally fun game - arcana system is inspired by tarot cards. Cons: - we need more legendary heroes - poor character design - too many pretty girls and not enough monsters - you can't pause while battle, which leads to addiction, poor sleep, and mental problems.”
- “After a rocky launch, the game has entered a playable state and I'm quite impressed with how much fun I've had with the game so far. I love the character designs for the units (most of the higher tier ones are unlocked from the story or unlocked with character orb gacha from the free currency, which the game is generous with). It's somewhat of a merge/tactics game, which is a great little time spender; I'm digging it so far.”
- “The character design, story, and the way you play it.”
optimization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
33%
29%
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's optimization. While some report improvements after recent patches, issues like crashing, lag, and poorly designed resource systems remain prevalent, significantly impacting the gaming experience. Many users express hope for further optimizations in future updates to enhance gameplay stability and enjoyment.
- “Currently, it runs smoothly.”
- “I had some issues with the game freezing constantly, but after the new patch, it runs smoothly with no issues!”
- “I love this game. Game optimization is normal now, and the game experience I got is better than any RPG or MOBA game.”
- “Upgrading equipment is beyond terrible in resources, gacha pulling is not optimized for time, and obvious annoying features added in to be removed only in monthly subscriptions.”
- “I waited a few months before reviewing since it was badly optimized on release; my review would've been 3/5 then.”
- “Click watch ads but ads don't show, also the game is overall poorly optimized.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and pleasant, while others describe it as mediocre or bland. Technical issues, such as sound effects stopping during gameplay, have also been reported, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many players appreciate the soundtrack as a positive aspect of the game.
- “Love the game flow, easy to use UI, and all music is pretty catchy.”
- “The music is wonderful.”
- “The music is really pleasant, and the gameplay is simple and fun yet incredibly addictive, and hides a lot of depth once you get into playing around with the arcana system.”
- “But there is something wrong with my sound effect; it always stops when I get into the game. The main screen does have music and stuff, but it's really annoying when I can't hear anything as I try to enjoy the game.”
- “The music is pretty meh and the characters are pretty bland.”
- “The music is not the best either; however, it's still a great game.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's humor to be a standout feature, particularly enjoying the amusing combinations and unexpected outcomes, such as merging characters to create humorous results. Despite some technical issues and lag in multiplayer, the overall gameplay is described as fun and entertaining, with many players appreciating the lighthearted moments throughout their experience.
- “So funny to play and many combinations to make, not a big pay-to-win, the PvP is just a bit laggy but everything else works so well.”
- “Game is really funny to play, the only issue so far is PvP which is bugged and sometimes you need to reset the game because the next wave is just not coming.”
- “Very funny gameplay.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of frustration and appreciation regarding the game's emotional impact. While bugs and defeat mechanics can lead to feelings of inadequacy and discouragement, ongoing updates from the developers are fostering a more wholesome experience, suggesting a potential for emotional growth within the game.
- “The game is bugged, but thanks to the devs, it's becoming more wholesome with every update.”
- “Literally not one reason why if you haven't lost a stage but the last should you get a full defeat... that is horrible and at least made me feel like garbage.”
- “The waves of enemies made me feel like I should quit playing.”