Arcana Heart 2

About

Arcana Heart 2 is a 2D arcade fighter with a focus on fast-paced combat and character customization. Players choose from 20 fighters each linked to a mystical Arcana spirit, combining their abilities to execute attacks. Mechanics include Arcana Blast for temporary invulnerability, Arcana Homing to close distance mid-fight, and Critical Heart, a character-specific finishing move. Single-player modes follow a story where sacred and secular worlds clash while multiplayer lets you test skills against others. The game runs on Examu’s eX-Board system designed for arcade cabinets. The game’s depth comes from 400 possible Arcana combinations and skill-based strategies. Voiced story scenes and collectible CG art add flavor as you progress through character-specific scenarios. Released in 2008 as a conversion kit for arcade machines it brought the series to Western arcades with English localization. While its visual style and combo system have drawn praise from fighting game communities the lack of home releases keeps it niche. Still fans appreciate the balance of speed and strategy making it a memorable entry in the genre.

Storyline

The balance between the sacred and secular worlds are disrupted and it's time for the Arcana Hearts girls to act, again. Aside from the original cast, more girls are joining in the fray, expanding the list of playable characters to 20. Each girl has their Arcana whom they cooperate with to launch attacks, and with 20 of these spirits, there are 400 combinations you can form and a large array of skills you can use against your enemies. The system is upgraded with numerous add ons such as Arcana Blast and Critical Heart. Launch these in the right moment and take your enemies down. The scenarios in the game are fully voiced and as you proceed with the girls' adventures you are rewarded with CG stills. Keep them stored in the gallery. Arcana Hearts fights are back with even cooler elements and characters, come grab your game now!