Luminous Arc 2 DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Luminous Arc 2

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreRPG
Developerimageepoch
PublisherMarvelous Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesLuminous Arc
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by imageepoch and published by Marvelous Entertainment, Luminous Arc 2 arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as a role-playing game.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

It is part of the Luminous Arc series; on the DS you can also try Luminous Arc and Luminous Arc 3. imageepoch also made Sands of Destruction for the DS.

Luminous Arc 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Luminous Arc 2 is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Luminous Arc 2 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Luminous Arc 2 cheats & codes

23 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Infinite Money: Hold R + Press SELECT94000130 FEFB0000 02144E90 0098967F D2000000 00000000
Press SELECT for Max Attack94000130 FFFB0000 1217148C 000003E7 D2000000 00000000
Press SELECT for Max Defense94000130 FFFB0000 1217148E 000003E7 D2000000 00000000
Press SELECT for Max Magic94000130 FFFB0000 12171494 000003E7 D2000000 00000000
Press SELECT for Max RES94000130 FFFB0000 12171496 000003E7 D2000000 00000000
Press SELECT for Max TECH94000130 FFFB0000 12171492 000003E7 D2000000 00000000

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Luminous Arc 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Luminous Arc 2 FAQ

When did Luminous Arc 2 come out on the DS?

Luminous Arc 2 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Luminous Arc 2?

It was developed by imageepoch and published by Marvelous Entertainment.

Is Luminous Arc 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Luminous Arc 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Luminous Arc 2 take to play?

As a role-playing game, Luminous Arc 2 typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Luminous Arc 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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