Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4447 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Atari
• Released on: 2003-05-23
• Rating: To Be Announced
• Platform: GameCube

GamesMaster Magazine
"A very polished game with a good storyline, well thought-out characters and a believable and extensive world. 84%."

NGC Magazine
"Deep, absorbing and truly epic... sets a standard that most will never attain. 90%."

Computer and Video Games Magazine
"An enormous, entertaining, clever and cool game. 8/10."

Customer Reviews

Land ho!
"An RPG for Gamecube which features pirates in flying galleons you say? And you say it's actually a good execution of a good idea? Are you sure you're not drunk, sir?!"

No mate, I'm sober. When you first boot up Skies Of Arcadia you know that it's going to be something special. It's obvious that Sega's development team, Overworks, have spent ages coding the game to perfrection.

The graphics and sound remain almost identical to the Dreamcast version, which was published two years ago. Admitedly, their are new visual effects which obviously utilise the added power of the Gamecube, and the game has some support for Dolby Pro-Logic II surround sound systems. However the styles of the graphics and sound remain unchanged.

One major compliant owners of the Dreamcast version had was the somewhat weak battle system. Sega and Overworks have looked at customer feedback and took it to heart, because the battle scenes play almost completely differently now. If only more developers took the same approach to their re-issued titles...

The Gamecube version has more side-quests too. The main plot is exactly the same as the Dreamcast version, but the side-quests will add alot of variety. Playing these side quests also unlocks various secret bonuses, if you're good enough.

The control system has also been adapted perfectly for the Gamecunbe controller. Alot of games when ported to the Gamecube suffer only in the controller area., so I'm pleased that Overworks have got it just right.

I've had the American NTSC Gamecube version for a month now, and I can say that I'm still playing. The game's huge, and rivals Final Fantasy VII in length. It took me three months (on-and-off) to complete the PAL Dreamcast version, so adding the new side-quests to the mix you have one huge mother of an RPG!

Don't worry if you think the PAL Gamecube version will be worse than the version I'm playing. Sega are the best at NTSC to PAL conversions, and I know that the game will feature a full 60hz mode for super-smooth gameplay!

This is another gem from Sega. You must own this!

Skies of Arcadia Legends: The Revolutionary RPG
This game is one of the best RPG's ever to grace this Earth! The involving storyline, the abundance in side-quests, the cool characters, the evil villians, the ship battles and the entire gaming world...it's superb. I guarantee...if you like Zelda games, you'll have to buy this! Better than Final Fantasy?...I think so. With over 100 hours gameplay, you'll enjoy this for ages, with excellent after-ending events to keep you going!

A Beautiful Game!
It is such a wonderful game! I really love it! I loved the Dreamcast version, and love the GameCube version! There is just so much to do in this game. Not only you could get sucked in to the exciting and well developed storyline, you can also do side quests. Things like finding hidden discoveries in the skies, killing bounties etc. Also, you get someting called swashbuckler thing. You have to, in certain situation, reply a sensible thing to do. This would boost your swashbuckler, and soon, everyone would know you. It's so funny when you are high in swasbuckler level and you go into the shop, everyone just say 'it's an honour to have you here, sir!' It just feel so good!
The most exciting thing about this game is that you could customize your own ship and your own base! You actually have your own ship and base!! Also, you have to go and recruit crews for your huge ship! (it is the best ship in the whole world of arcadia!)
This game is a must buy! It's gameplay is 10/10, it's replay value is 10/10. There is just so much to do in this game!