PlayStation 2

Arcana Heart

Long, long ago, our world and the Elemental world existed as one, but for reasons unknown, they were separated, and if they were to now rejoin, the results would be catastrophic for humanity. In the sky above Tokyo, events are transpiring to lead to just such an event. The only ones who can stop this form happening are the Maidens, young girls with the ability to communicate with beings from the Elemental world known as Arcana. Arcana Heart is a 2D fighting game ported from the arcade original. Choose one of eleven Maidens, and from eleven Arcanas each with their own unique abilities, and get to the bottom of what's happening in Tokyo. The game plays similarly to the Guilty Gear series, inco...

Genre: Fighter
Year: 2008
Developer: Examu
Publisher: AQ Interactive, Inc.
Players: 2

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Achievements

40 achievements · 300 total points

Homing Cancel Perform a Homing Cancel during a match.
2 pts
Guard Cancel Perform a Guard Cancel during a match.
2 pts
Perfect Arcana Win a round with a Perfect on default settings.
5 pts
Dangerous Maiden Win a round with a Super Combo against the CPU.
4 pts
Elemental Combination Win a round with the Arcana Blaze that your character is a user against the CPU.
5 pts
The Extraordinarily Rare Maiden Finish Story Mode as Heart Aino.
10 pts
Sa-Sa Finish Story Mode as Saki Tsuzura.
10 pts
The Millennial Guardian Finish Story Mode as Kamui Tokinomiya.
10 pts
Retainer of the Millenial Guardian Finish Story Mode as Konoha.
10 pts
Mao-Mao Finish Story Mode as Maori Kasuga.
10 pts
Mei-Mei Finish Story Mode as Mei-Fang.
10 pts
Lili-Lili Finish Story Mode as Lilica Felchenerow.
10 pts
Liesy-Poo Finish Story Mode as Lieselotte Achenbach.
10 pts
Yori-Poo Finish Story Mode as Yoriko Yasuzumi.
10 pts
Swimsuit Scientist Finish Story Mode as Kira Daidohji.
10 pts
Maid Lady Finish Story Mode as Fiona Mayfield.
10 pts
Plushy Love Make a stuffed animal appear during Kawarimi no Jutsu as Konoha.
5 pts
Eloim, Essaim, Frugativi et Appelavi Create a pentagram with Ancient Talisman as Yoriko.
4 pts
Just In Time for Sacred Action Perform Angel Punishment as Fiona.
4 pts
Concentration of Metal Fill your Super Meter to maximum while using the arcana Oreichalkos against the CPU.
4 pts
Harmonious Retaliation Sucessfully parry an attack and counter-attack with Shi Matsuri against the CPU as Kamui.
5 pts
Awesomely Heartful Punch Perform a 20-hit combo with "Recovery" set to "Aerial" as Heart Aino during Training mode (no Arcana moves).
5 pts
Liath Fail Perform a 15-hit combo with "Recovery" set to "Aerial" as Saki Tsuzura during Training mode (no Arcana moves).
10 pts
Seizan Perform a 9-hit combo with "Recovery" set to "Aerial" as Kamui Tokinomiya during Training mode (no Arcana moves).
5 pts
Doppelganger Perform a 104-hit combo with "Recovery" set to "Aerial" as Konoha during Training mode (no Arcana moves).
5 pts
Taima no Zuikaku Perform a 13-hit combo with "Recovery" set to "Aerial" as Maori Kasuga during Training mode (no Arcana moves).
5 pts
Four Emperors Perform a 15-hit combo with "Recovery" set to "Aerial" as Mei-Fang during Training mode (no Arcana moves).
5 pts
Hurricane Edge Perform a 13-hit combo with "Recovery" set to "Aerial" as Lilica Felchenerow during Training mode (no Arcana moves).
10 pts
Deception Perform a 20-hit combo with "Recovery" set to "Aerial" as Lieselotte Achenbach during Training mode (no Arcana moves).
5 pts
Demon King Perform a 17-hit combo with "Recovery" set to "Aerial" as Yoriko Yasuzumi during Training mode (no Arcana moves).
5 pts
Tokyo Launcher Perform a 6-hit combo with "Recovery" set to "Aerial" as Kira Daidohji during Training mode (no Arcana moves).
5 pts
Gae Bulg Perform a 20-hit combo with "Recovery" set to "Aerial" as Fiona Mayfield during Training mode (no Arcana moves).
5 pts
Maidens, Assemble! Unlock all character bonus arts.
5 pts
Please, Dear Angel, Fight by My Side! Unlock all Arcana arts.
5 pts
One Love Punch, Coming Right Up! Finish Arcade Mode on default settings.
5 pts
Hi Score Girl Finish Arcade Mode with over 1 million score on default settings.
25 pts
The New World Finish Story Mode with a bad ending.
5 pts
Zoning Madness Defeat Mildred's first phase on default settings.
5 pts
Take the Breath of God Finish Story Mode on Level-8 difficulty on default settings.
10 pts
Save The Future Finish Story Mode without using a continue on default settings.
25 pts

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Arcana Heart frequently asked questions

How do I play Arcana Heart online with a friend?

Arcana Heart (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 Arcana Heart on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Arcana Heart in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Arcana Heart netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Arcana Heart have achievements?

Yes, Arcana Heart has 40 achievements worth 300 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Arcana Heart 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 Arcana Heart on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.