Arc the Lad: End of Darkness
SCE takes the Arc the Lad series away from its roots and into an Online-playable action-adventure game. Players become a hunter who must travel the world and take on jobs, usually revolving around taking out enemies in real time using magic and special abilities. Collect cards from battle and events and equip them to gain new skills, all the while following an RPG-like storyline. You view the action from overhead, with a camera zooming in and out depending on the intensity of the action and occasionally switching to other angles for dramatic effect. You attack enemies in real time, tapping X once for a simple attack and repeatedly for a combo. You can also guard against attack, dash at an en...
- Genre
- Role-Playing
- Year
- 2005
- Developer
- Cattle Call
- Publisher
- Sony Computer Entertainment Incorporated
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Arc the Lad: End of Darkness frequently asked questions
How do I play Arc the Lad: End of Darkness online with a friend?
Arc the Lad: End of Darkness (PlayStation 2) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Arc the Lad: End of Darkness on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Arc the Lad: End of Darkness in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Arc the Lad: End of Darkness netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Arc the Lad: End of Darkness for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Arc the Lad: End of Darkness on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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