Nintendo DS · RPG
Luminous Arc
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | imageepoch |
| Publisher | Marvelous Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Luminous Arc |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Luminous Arc is a role-playing game released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by imageepoch and published by Marvelous Entertainment.
It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.
It is part of the Luminous Arc series; on the DS you can also try Luminous Arc 2 and Luminous Arc 3. imageepoch also made Sands of Destruction for the DS.
Luminous Arc 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
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
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 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 cheats & codes
110 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Money | 0216440C
0098967F |
|---|---|
| Max/Infinite Money | 02157490
0098967F |
| Alph Infinite MP | 12169272
000003E7 |
| Alph Max MP | 121591E6
000003E7 |
| Alph Max HP | 121591E4
000003E7 |
| Alph Infinite HP | 12169270
000003E7 |
Luminous Arc walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Luminous Arc.
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Luminous Arc FAQ
When did Luminous Arc come out on the DS?
Luminous Arc was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.
Who made Luminous Arc?
It was developed by imageepoch and published by Marvelous Entertainment.
Is Luminous Arc multiplayer?
Yes. Luminous Arc supports up to 2 players.
How long does Luminous Arc take to play?
As a role-playing game, Luminous Arc typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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