Armchair Empire
Reviewed by: Mr. Nash, [8.4/10]. "In the end Dark Cloud is a very satisfying experience." Also includes screenshots.
Cincinnati Enquirer
Reviewed by: Marc Saltzman, [4/5]. ""Dark Cloud" isn't for everyone." Also includes screenshots.
Game Revolution
Reviewed by: Johnny Liu, [Grade: B]. "Take just one look at Dark Cloud and your immediate conclusion will be Legend of Zelda." Also contains screenshots and movie.
GameSpot
Reviewed by: Shane Satterfield, [8.1/10]. "Dark Cloud's aural qualities are its weakest link." Also includes movies, screenshots, and files.
Gamezilla
Reviewed by: Mike David, [75/100]. "This is currently the best RPG available to PS2 owners." Also includes screenshots.
Gaming Age
Reviewed by: Drew Ressler, [A-]. "Hooray for addictive games!" Also includes screenshots.
PlanetPS2
Reviewed by: Russell Garbutt, [79/100]. "Sony's latest RPG offering proves that even Dark Clouds can have a silver lining."
PSX Nation
Reviewed by: Sean Ireland, [6/10. "Expect something that you haven't experienced before." Also contains screenshots.