Retro Wild Arms Game Collection
2 total gamesIn Wild Arms, you explore the desolate world of Filgaia, utilizing character-specific tools and turn-based combat to uncover ancient secrets and defeat formidable foes, aiming to master the power of ARMS with your party of three heroes.
About the Wild Arms Series
Wild Arms is a long-running Japanese role-playing game series that first landed on the original PlayStation in 1996 in Japan. It’s known for blending traditional turn-based combat with a unique approach to dungeon exploration and puzzle-solving, all set against a backdrop of a dying world teetering on the brink of collapse.
The original Wild Arms immediately set a tone with its distinctive Western-meets-fantasy aesthetic. Players typically control a party of characters, often three or four, each with their own unique 'Personal Skills' that are crucial for navigating dungeons. For instance, Rudy Roughknight could use his 'Arc Saber' to break obstacles, Jack Napier could use his 'Boomerang' to hit switches from afar, and Cecilia Raylight could use her 'Rune' magic. These tools are needed to get through dungeons, making them feel like intricate puzzles before even encountering enemies like the imposing Golems that populate the world of Filgaia.
Across the series, the Wild Arms games often feature a distinct 'ARMS' system, referring to powerful weapons or abilities, and a magic system utilizing Runes or similar magical energies. The games are celebrated for their memorable soundtracks, often featuring orchestral and Latin-inspired pieces. While the core gameplay loop involves exploring towns, talking to NPCs, and then delving into dungeons for combat and item acquisition, the series always finds ways to introduce new mechanics, like the tactical battle system in Wild Arms XF for the PSP, which featured a grid-based combat system and a larger roster of characters.
All Wild Arms Retro Games
2 games available
Wild Arms
You guide a trio of adventurers across the world of Filgaia, using a blend of turn-based combat and specialized tools to solve environmental puzzles and unravel a plot threatening the land.
Wild Arms 2
In Wild Arms 2, you command a team of specialized agents to defend the world of Filgaia from a catastrophic threat, engaging in turn-based battles using firearms and magic, and solving environmental puzzles with unique character tools to progress.