SNES/Super Famicom

Arcana

In this game you play as a young boy named Rooks. He's the only one that can save the world from the evil Galneon. With the power of the cards he begins his adventure.All of the people you fight with and against are displayed on cards. They can have an elemental attribute or not. Rooks is able to summon an elemental to aid him. He can only summon one type at a time, and he must find them before being able to summon them.

Genre: Role-Playing
Year: 1992
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: HAL
Players: 1

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Achievements

34 achievements · 350 total points

Cartographer I Completely explore both floors of Balnia Temple
10 pts
Treasure Hunter I Open every chest in Balnia Temple
5 pts
Monster Hunter I Encounter every non-boss enemy in Chapter 1 in one session
10 pts
Card Master I Complete Chapter 1 with Rooks at Level 5 or lower
25 pts
Cartographer II Completely explore Draven Pass, Forest of Doubt, and Crimson Valley
10 pts
Treasure Hunter II Open every chest in Draven Pass, Forest of Doubt, and Crimson Valley
5 pts
Monster Hunter II Encounter every new non-boss enemy in Chapter 2 in one session
10 pts
First Apprentice Defeat Zerel
5 pts
Card Master II Complete Chapter 2 with Rooks at Level 10 or lower
25 pts
Cartographer III Completely explore the Ice Mine, Icicle Dungeon, and Polar Dungeon
10 pts
Treasure Hunter III Open every chest in the Ice Mine, Icicle Dungeon, and Polar Dungeon (Chapter 3)
5 pts
Monster Hunter III Encounter every new standard enemy in Chapter 3 in one session
10 pts
Water Spirit Acquire the Water Spirit
5 pts
Fanatic Defeat Sauza
5 pts
Card Master III Complete Chapter 3 with Rooks at Level 15 or lower
25 pts
Cartographer IV Completely explore floors 1-4,5-8,and 9-12 of the Stavery Tower in Chapter 4
10 pts
Treasure Hunter IV Open every chest in Stavery Tower
5 pts
Monster Hunter IV Encounter every new standard enemy in Chapter 4 in one session
10 pts
Earth Spirit Acquire the Earth Spirit
5 pts
Summoned Evil Defeat Darah and Barah
5 pts
The Betrayer Defeat Galneon's pawn on the seventh floor of Stavery Tower
5 pts
Spellbound Defeat Galneon's pawn on the eleventh floor of Stavery Tower
5 pts
Card Master IV Complete Chapter 4 with Rooks at Level 20 or lower
25 pts
Cartographer V Completely explore Bintel Castle, the Tunnel, and Stavery Tower in Chapter 5
10 pts
Treasure Hunter V Open every chest in Bintel Castle, the Tunnel, and Stavery Tower
5 pts
Monster Hunter V Encounter every new standard enemy in Chapter 5 in one session
10 pts
Last Man Standing Defeat Karul
5 pts
Usurper Defeat Galneon
5 pts
Trusted Circle Complete Chapter 5
10 pts
Card Master V Complete Chapter 5 with Rooks at Level 25 or lower
50 pts
Lower Guardian Defeat the Stone Guardian
5 pts
Upper Guardian Defeat the Iron Guardian
5 pts
Forest Protector Defeat the Cyclops
5 pts
Fire Spirit Acquire the Fire Spirit
5 pts

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Arcana frequently asked questions

How do I play Arcana online with a friend?

Arcana (SNES/Super Famicom) 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 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Arcana in the SNES/Super Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Arcana 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 have achievements?

Yes, Arcana has 34 achievements worth 350 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Arcana 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 on Etera

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