"Skies of Arcadia was originally released on the Dreamcast in 2000, before getting a GameCube version in 2002 - but that's sadly the only releases it's ever seen. We've never received a remaster or even a port on any kind of modern hardware, which has caused the game to languish in the past, and that's a genuine shame for a masterpiece that felt so vibrant at the time - largely because of how much it went against the grain."
"The best way to describe Skies of Arcadia is a turn-based sky pirate RPG. If you're anything like me, that single term might be enough to sell you on the game, and it's truly remarkable how well Skies of Arcadia leans into that idea, truly letting you embody a whimsical, carefree pirate life. And that's especially important to point out because of the time that Skies of Arcadia was released, three years after Final Fantasy 7."
Video games are experiencing a wave of RPG remakes in 2025, including many high-profile titles. Remakes can save pivotal games from fading and allow visionary designs to reach full potential. Skies of Arcadia exemplifies a visionary RPG that embraces the spirit of adventure through a turn-based sky-pirate premise. The game launched on Dreamcast in 2000 and saw a GameCube release in 2002, with no further remasters or modern ports. The lack of modern availability has caused the game to languish despite vibrant, unconventional design choices that countered the darker trends spawned by Final Fantasy 7. The protagonist is Vyse, a Blue Rogues member.
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