Arco (video game)

Arco is a side-scrolling action role-playing game (ARPG) developed by G1 Playground and published by NEOWIZ. The game is known for its hand-drawn art style, hack-and-slash combat, and narrative focusing on a party of warriors battling to save their world from a spreading darkness.

Gameplay in Arco involves players controlling a party of four distinct heroes, each with their own unique abilities, weapons, and combat styles. Players navigate through various levels, fighting enemies in real-time combat. The game incorporates RPG elements such as character progression, skill trees, and item collection. Players can upgrade their heroes' attributes and learn new skills to enhance their combat effectiveness. The narrative is driven by character interactions and story cutscenes.

Arco was released on PC via Steam. The game's reception has generally been mixed, with critics praising its art style and core gameplay mechanics, but also noting issues with difficulty balance, pacing, and overall content.