Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius

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"Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius" is a space-themed visual novel and strategy game where you play as Captain Kayto Shields, leading your team and mecha squadron in a quest to avenge your conquered homeworld and restore peace to the galaxy. Build relationships with your allies, manage your squadron and resources, and engage in tactical combat in this epic adventure. This game includes all the content of the first installment, First Arrival.

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story4 positive mentions

High-quality graphics and design for a free game, with interesting and likeable characters.
The story is well-written and engaging, with choices that matter and a satisfying ending.
Challenging combat that can be adjusted for difficulty, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players.

Limited choices in the storyline and poorly designed battles that can feel frustrating and luck-based.
Gameplay can be laggy with basic animations, and the dialogue presentation could be improved for clarity.
Some voice acting and character interactions are hit or miss, detracting from the overall experience.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
71%
13%
The game's story is well-written and engaging, with a standard space opera theme that captivates players, particularly leading to a satisfying ending that encourages interest in future installments. However, the narrative is somewhat linear with limited choices, and while the battles can be challenging, many players find the story to be the standout feature, allowing them to adjust difficulty to enhance their enjoyment. Overall, the plot is appreciated for its depth, despite the lack of romantic options and some frustrations with battle design.
- “It's easy to get caught up in the story.”
- “For a free game, this is great - the battles get a bit hard if you're not on the idealized upgrade path; however, it's the story that's the best part of the game anyway, so I just dialed down the battle difficulty a bit when it got to being a real chore and enjoyed the game even more.”
- “The story builds up to an amazing ending, I'm telling you.”
- “There are limited choices to make in the storyline, and the battles, which are the majority of the game, are pathetically designed.”
- “Because it is only the second mission, there are no particular strategies you can use to survive longer; it comes down to nothing other than if the enemy hits you or misses on their turns.”
- “The plot is your standard space opera... with battle spacefaring waifus (too bad there's no real way to pursue a romantic relationship with one of them - the plot is more or less linear in this department).”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
Gameplay reviews are mixed; while some players find it laggy and lacking depth, others appreciate its immersive and challenging elements, despite acknowledging that it feels unpolished. Overall, it seems to cater more to anime fans than to those seeking a refined gaming experience.
- “Oh well, I downloaded this one for the waifus, but, surprisingly enough, I found the gameplay part to be quite immersive and challenging, if a bit unpolished.”
- “The gameplay is laggy.”
- “The gameplay is laggy.”
- “The gameplay feels unresponsive and frustrating.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their quality, performing well on both Linux and Windows platforms.
- “The graphics are stunning, providing a visually immersive experience on both Linux and Windows.”
- “The visuals are impressive, showcasing beautiful detail and vibrant colors across platforms.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and suitability to most scenes, enhancing the overall experience. However, there are a few instances where the soundtrack does not align perfectly with the tone of the scene.
- “The soundtrack is beautiful and very fitting in many scenes, though there are a few where it doesn't match the tone of the scene, but only a few.”