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Enchanted Arms (Xbox 360)

by Ubisoft
Platform:   Xbox 360
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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  • Platform:   Xbox 360
  • Media: Video Game

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  • ASIN: B000GHVWIQ
  • Release Date: 8 Sep 2006
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,318 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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 Everything in Enchanted Arms screams next generation

Manufacturer's Description
Enchanted Arms is the first turn based next-gen Japanese RPG to hit the Xbox360 with all visual, depth, immersive enhancements it implies.

`Deep storyline with over 60 hours of epic gameplay: 
Delve deeper as you meet new characters and explore their stories. In-game, players choose how and in what order they want to attack levels with multiple objectives and branching missions.

Stunning, cinematic-quality HD graphics:
Over 100 fully animated and highly detailed 3D characters with distinct faces and unique personalities. Rich, colorful environments will immerse you in a world of fantasy and magic.

Fast-action battle system:
 Easy-to-navigate interface, the ability to move characters in-battle, and distance-dependent attacks create fast-paced, hands-on gameplay.

Unlockable creatures:
 Find and unlock over 75 special creatures that you can control and use in battle as part of your team.  Each creature is as unique visually as they are in terms of special abilities.

Head-to-head Xbox Live battle:
 Log onto the Xbox Live online gaming system and challenge others to Versus battles. Choose your best character, because how well you do will affect your online ranking.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A next gen RPG with traditional roots., 14 Nov 2006
Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 
When I first saw this game previewed I loved the idea of a turn based RPG for my brand new 360. I enjoyed the Final Fantasy games and was after something similar and rushed out to buy it on the day it came out. I have not been disappointed.

This game came out in Japan as "eM eNCHANT ARm" as a release title for the 360, so the graphics are not always pushing the machine to it's limit, far from it. All of the conversations between characters show the people speaking in the foreground with the scene they are in behind them. This is annoying at first but you get used to it. I would much rather have seen all the conversations and meeting taking place in the game engine a la Gears Of War but you have to make do.

Character and creature design is good for the genre, with typical garish outfits on human characters and a mixture of cute and more sinister looking creatures to fight and collect.

Locations are large, varied and well textured but are not overly detailed, even in high definition.

The gameplay is the standard mix of walking around talking to people and turn based battles. The battles consist of your main character and three others on a 4x3 grid and the enemies in a similar sized grid opposite yours. You then have to move your characters and select which skill to use, and then your enemies will do the same and so on until there is a winner. There is a strong element of strategy involved in this system, especially on later boss battles. Not only do you have to consider where to place your characters to inflict most damage, but also consider defence based on enemy attacks. You also should consider "elemental" attacks as these can significantly reduce health.

I will not go into too much detail about the story so as not to spoil it for anyone. You play Atsuma, a young student at the Enchant University. A forthright but hasty boy who has a mysterious right arm that the other children fear and loathe. He has a passion for controlling Golems and hopes one day to be as powerful as his friend Toya. They become separated during a battle and Atsuma will not rest until he finds Toya.

The characters are OK but some of the voice acting is a little over the top, mainly that of Atsuma. You will soon tire of the catchphrases.

Plot development is fairly swift for a game of this nature, you should have the story done in less than 60 hours, although it gets rather difficult towards the end.

The only major drawback is the Xbox Live mode. This consists of Golem battles against another player. There aren't any major flaws in the game play, it's just that no-one plays it online. I only ever managed to get one match and it was over in less than a minute.

If you really want a Japanese style RPG for your Xbox 360 get this, mainly because it's the only one out there. You will get a lot of enjoyment out of it if you are willing to put the time and effort into it. It is not a quick pick up and play game as for the last few battles it helps if you have done a lot of levelling up during the game.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good start, 13 Sep 2006
By Paprika (England) - See all my reviews
Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 
The game plays well, looks nice and is fun to play if you're a fan of Japanese style RPG's. Combat is straightforward and easy to pick up (unlike cumbersome button-mashathons like Magna Carta). Character interaction and storyline is amusing and fun.

Positive points :
Save anywhere ! No longer limited to ridiculously positioned save points
Original Japanese voices available as an option
Good graphics on the in-game charas
Cut scenes very nicely handled.

Not-so-positive points :
The in-game menus system is so cluttered it's nearly unreadable
Too much effort put into pretty menu backdrops which distract from what the menu is there for.
Ambient lighting levels vay enormously in-game, you'll spend a lot of time adjusting the brightness to try and avoid eye strain.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Game with a Refreshing Battle System., 13 Sep 2006
Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
This game is a great first turn based RPG for the xbox 360, it offers a lot to RPG fans and is a good start for newcomers to this style of game.

The game has good graphics and detailed characters which look very nice on the 360. The battles are turn based and are fought on a 3x3 grid for your team and another for the enemy. You can move around you grid and attack enemies in range which is a nice touch because a bit of strategy is involved in placement and where your attacks will reach (You have to think). The effects used in the battles are really beautifully done and show off the 360s power. The soundtrack is often kept simple and repetative but is often very effective and the voices are mostly good with the exception of YUKI who is loud and irritating.

There is a lot here to keep you busy with the 75+ golems to collect and each is different, you will want to get each one just to see what it looks like and what it can do. You can either look for them as you progress through the game or buy them from shops. You can also go to a casino and bet to win skills and other objects when you get tired of the main game or just need a break. The game is long I'm 30 hours in and am still enjoying it and training up so don't worry about it being short or a waste of money.

This is a good RPG if you give it a chance and you will find a lot to do here so give it a go and you will realise what a great game this is!
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4.0 out of 5 stars This is a good RPG
Firstly, I would just like to say, why, when reading people's reviews for rpgs, do they, 9 times out of 10, compare them to Final Fantasy games?! Say no more!!! Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. D. Joseph

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the few RPGs on the 360 - in itself a reasonf or picking it up, but what's it like?
Well I quite literally just finished this game (and by finish I mean all the sidequests as well)and in complete contradiction to the games cover it did not take me 50 hours. Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Blackmore

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Review on This Brilliant Game
Enchanted Arms is a superb game filled with tons of unique and cunning characters. (notice my use of alliteration with the words 'cunning' and 'characters') Enchanted Arms... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Leon Kelman

2.0 out of 5 stars A lack of Originality
This feels (and plays) like a final fantasy patch work quilt, various peices sown together into something new. If you've played any of the FF games you know what to expect. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. J. Rawcliffe

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit too much japenese weirdness for my liking
I really like Final fantasy and the recent Blue Dragon, this however isn't as good as either. It does try to do something a little different with the combat, which is OK but it... Read more
Published 22 months ago by genejoke

1.0 out of 5 stars Annoying
Ok maybe I have been a little harsh on this game but the other review wich seem to leave out the bad points prompted me. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Twinlock

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Game!
I've played quiet a lot of RPG's, but none have been as fun or compelling as EA (Encharted Arm). The gameplay is a mixture of Stratgy and Turn-based combat which combines the best... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Smith

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time
If you liked Final Fantasy and are expecting something similar, do not waste your time with this game. Read more
Published on 12 Jul 2007 by Rutwij

5.0 out of 5 stars If you Love FF Games then this is for you!!
I have played and completed every FF game the PS1 & PS2 offered and Unfortunatley I couldnt wait for the PS3 to come out so I bought an Xbox360. Read more
Published on 8 April 2007 by Waste

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence on a disc
This is one of my favourite games on the 360 at the moment, but don't get me wrong this won't be everyones cup of tea, if you love final fantasy there'll be room in your heart for... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2007 by 360 playa

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