Arcana Heart

A 2D fighter bursting with brawling anime-style beauties, for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. These gorgeous fighters will make your jaw...
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PS2

very good

Game Overview

A 2D fighter bursting with brawling anime-style beauties, for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. These gorgeous fighters will make your jaw drop with their looks (or their fists). This April 8th, beauty is in the black eye of the beholder.

The Bottom Line

Beyond our world lies that of the Elemental beings, the Arcana. These mighty spirits offer their abilities to the Maidens, those rare humans who are able to communicate with them. Long ago, our worlds were connected. However, the two worlds unexpectedly split apart, and a dimensional boundary was formed between them, separating our world from the Arcana. Seeking to harness their energy, the mysterious Mildred Avalon is trying to form a rift in the boundary and merge the worlds once more. Should her plan succeed, life on our world will never be the same again. Only the Maidens, with the help of their Arcana, can prevent her from bringing an end to all humanity.

Expert Reviews

80/100

score

Arcana Heart won't do anything for players that have never enjoyed a fighting game. But if you're a fan of the genre and crave originality, this game deserves a spot on your shelf.

83/100

score

A charming cast, great fight mechanics, diverse play styles and tons of depth make this a fighting game you don't want to miss.

Game Features

An all-girl fighting spectacular. Battles heat up with 11 beautiful female fighters to choose from.

Customize your fighter's skills. Arcana add new attack and defense skills. Build your combat strategy by selecting from 11 different Arcana to pair with your fighter.

Supreme vertical action. Take your fighting skyward! Huge battle maps let you rain down punishment on your opponent with air dashes and homing techniques to create devastating aerial combos.

Exceptional replay value. Includes the original Arcana Heart and the remixed Arcana Heart FULL, and offers four different modes: arcade, story, versus, and training, as well as a gallery mode filled with unlockable extras.

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Vibration Function

Memory
50 kb

Modes
Arcade, Story, Training, Versus Simultaneous

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Violence