In addition, the player will be prompted to talk with one of the characters that took part in the battle. However, not all characters can perform Synergy attacks, as they are unlocked via story arcs that revolve around certain characters bonding.Īfter each battle, the spoils of battle will be displayed on the screen, including gold, items, and Vitae. Synergy attacks are a combination attack that can be used when all characters involved have their Flash Points filled up and are close to each other.
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cite book | year=2007| editor=Atlus| title=Luminous Arc North American Instruction Manual | pages= 25 | publisher=Atlus|language=English|] Flash Drives can be learned via leveling up, but several are learned as the story progresses. It is important to note that, while normal attack skills can damage allies and healing skills can restore enemy HP, the effects of Flash Drives are limited to their intended targets for instance, it is impossible for a recovery Flash Drive to heal opponents. Some enemies in "Luminous Arc" can also use Flash Drives. The player can then use Flash Points to perform powerful attacks, called Flash Drives, that may also cause status ailments to enemies. The game also includes a multiplayer battle mode.Įach time a player character makes an action, his or her Flash Meter will increase. Between battles, players can view short sequences featuring the game's mascot, Kopin, and intermission sequences that will allow the player to get to know the characters in the party better. One of the special traits is the Flash Drive Gauge, which, when filled, allows a character to use a special attack.
Left- and right-handed touch-screen controls and D-pad control schemes are available. The top screen is used to display unit information while movement and attacks are determined on the lower screen. "Luminous Arc" is a tactical role-playing game and uses a battlefield grid viewed from an isometric perspective. The game has a sequel, "", that was released on in Japan. Retrieved 2007- 8-8] Along with the main gameplay, there is an online multiplayer battle option. The game features voiced scenes, character designs by Kaito Shibano and music by Akari Kaida, Yasunori Mitsuda, and Mitsuda's studio, Procyon. The game was released in Europe on 12 October, 2007 by Rising Star Games. Newsletter Quarter 1 & 2 2007 |accessdate= ]. The game was released in North America on Augby Atlus cite web|url= |title=Luminous Arc nabs a release date |accessdate= ] cite web|url= |title=Jack Frost's Atlus U.S.A. "Luminous Arc" was released in Japan on February 8, 2007. Input = nihongo| "Luminous Arc"|ルミナスアーク|Ruminasu Āku is a tactical role-playing game from Marvelous for the Nintendo DS. Ratings = vgratings|CERO=A|ESRB=T|PEGI=7+
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