Arcana Heart

magical girls + old-skool 2-D fighting

Strengths: anime graphic style and soundtrack, good storylines

Weakness: not very deep in the fighting mechanics department; not very balanced

For those of you out there who play with Chun li exclusively every time you play SFII, this game is for you (sorry ryu). Or if you are really into watching bishojo anime (cute girl) for the heck of it. This game pretty much captures that spirit and does it well, and for some of us that's compelling enough a reason, say, to play as a psycho ninja with endless projectiles or a robotic cutie from...

Read Full Review

Arcana Heart (PS2)

Strengths: Good graphics and music, enjoyable 2D fighting game, unique characters and environments

Weakness: None apparent

Arcana Heart is a bit of a different spin on the 2D fighting game. The game has some great graphics, sounds and music soundtrack, though the spin is that all the characters in the game are anime girls. Each one has their own interchangeable fighting companions called arcana. With the choice of characters, it's an enjoyable different 2D fighter, and certainly worth a look.

Arcana Heart

Strengths: 2D fighting with a twist

Weakness: None

Arcana Heart is a good 2D fighting game with a twist. The fighters are 11 maidens with super moves, combos, counter attacks that are pretty standard in any 2D fighting game. The twist is that they are all cute anime looking girls that have interchangeable arcana to fight with them. There is no story in this game, so it's a pure fighting engine. The game is surprising addictive even the graphics...

Read Full Review

2D Girl Fight with a Twist

Strengths: Unique way of expanding roster. Gameplay is more technical (no button mashing). Good variety of characters to choose from. Minimal Street Fighter clones.

Weakness: Small cast even with 11 interchangeable arcana. Action is slower than I thought it would be. No unlockable characters (i.e Mildred).

Arcana Heart is a 2D fighter consisting of 11 maidens who “fill in the blank” (i.e. seeks the power of love) and their interchangeable arcana. The overall gameplay is comparable to other 2D fighters with special moves, counters and supers with the rather unique aspect of choosing “helpers” (arcana) to fight along side of you. With interchangeable arcana, players are able to tweak their...

Read Full Review

The only thing this fighter needs is more women!

Strengths: Customization with fighters and styles. Looks good. Great action.

Weakness: None.

Arcana Heart is a very good fighter. It's got its own setting and style that separates it from the other 2d fighters. It doesn't reinvent the genre. But it's original enough that it's something that every fighting fan will like. The all female cast and fighting enviroments are fun. Also, there's great balance between the fighting styles. If you're a fan of fighters, pick it up.

Sweet fighting with anime visuals

Strengths: timing, combos and balance well executed

Weakness: load times

I usually buy an Atlus title because I want an rpg, and they tend to deliver a quality title. But I also harbor a desire to test out 2d fighters- especially those I had never heard of- as well as a fondness for anime. So when I heard about Arcana Heart coming out, I made a note and picked it up at release. As fighting games go, AH is very smooth and the mechanics are sound. Fighters and attacks...

Read Full Review

Girl Brawler

Strengths: Its a Fighting Game

Weakness: No dialogue voices

The game is based twelve arch-type anime girls. The story is hard to understand well because there is no story. Plays a lot like Guilty Gear combo system you can go up to 100 hits which could fun but could have been done without it. Its a Atlus game and they don't make many copies, get it now before you miss out and its great game.