Battle Princess of Arcadias
Battle Princess of Arcadias is a PlayStation 3 fighting game released in 2013 developed by Apollo Software. It centers on combat encounters, move inputs, and offense-defense reads, with controls and information arranged around the DualShock 3 or Sixaxis twin sticks, triggers, and face buttons, with PlayStation Move only where explicitly supported.
- AI score · out of 10
- 6.3 / 10
About this game
Battle Princess of Arcadias is a PlayStation 3 fighting game centered on combat encounters, move inputs, and offense-defense reads. Short bouts use character differences and rising difficulty for variety, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Animation, hit feedback, and readable arenas create match tension, while HD 3D scenes, Blu-ray data streaming, surround audio, and cinematic presentation need to preserve action, state, and text readability together. The genre-specific limitation is that button mapping, move recognition, multiplayer accessories, and cpu behavior can affect balance. Platform conditions also include Blu-ray loading, HDD installs, system software, DualShock 3 battery life, Move accessories, resolution and frame rate, and retired online services affect present-day use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.
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PlayStation 3AI review
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Charming art and brigades hampered by PS3 input and early grind.
Battle Princess of Arcadias on PS3 dresses a surprisingly harsh action RPG in cheerful storybook art. Standard side-scrolling fights alternate with brigade skirmishes and sieges; instant switching among three party members and morale-powered attacks give its systems room to learn. The opening is rough. New companions arrive underleveled, training soldiers costs money, and enemies can attack from several directions while jumps feel floaty. The direct PS3 review describes an awkward shoulder-and-face-button command menu that leaves combat running as the player navigates it. Keeping experience after defeat and learning to defend make the middle stretch more manageable, but the postgame has little pull. Attractive backgrounds and lively music are undermined by stiff animation, occasional collision trouble and a weak comic story. Players willing to work through its early friction may find a pleasant tactical-action hybrid. Those seeking precise responsive combat and an effortless opening should consider the input and grinding costs first.
Strengths
- Three battle formats and party switching add layers.
Weaknesses
- Floaty jumping, live menus and slow early growth.
Who it is for: Patient fans of storybook action RPGs.
Play notes: Original PS3 handling only; current service unverified.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension 开头艰难,后段回暖。 | Reviewed | 6.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension 系统有趣,动作摩擦明显。 | Reviewed | 6.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension 视听胜过剧情。 | Reviewed | 7.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension PS3操作界面拖累战斗。 | Reviewed | 5.5 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Apollo SoftwareNippon Ichi Software
- Publisher
- Nippon Ichi Software
- Release date
- 2013
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genreRole-Playing
- Tags
- Solo-friendlyMelee CombatReal-time CombatPlayer versus PlayerShort SessionsFast-pacedMain Story Under 10 HoursCombos3D GraphicsWarReplayable
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- PlayStation 3Worldwide2013
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Sources
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