History VideoGame / ArcanaHeart

The relationship with Creator/ArcSystemWorks eventually results ''Arcana Heart'' being featured in ''VideoGame/BlazBlueCrossTagBattle''

* AnIcePerson: Zenia Valov in ''2'' uses the default Arcana of ice.

** [[spoiler: Ragnarok, the final boss of ''3'', is a true humongous mecha. Sort of. It's actually an oversized artificial Arcana.]]

* ImprobableAge: Kira has a ''[[MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate Doctorate]]'', a freaking ''Ph.D'' at the age of ''[[FridgeLogic 11]]'' [[FridgeLogic years old]]. Catherine Kyoubashi one-ups her by getting her Ph.D at the age of ''10'' years old.

* SecretCharacter: Fiona in the first game, [[spoiler: Scharlachrot]] in the third.

** [[spoiler: Scharlachrot]] has two. A number of fans have compared one of her attacks with [[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom2 the Omega Destroyer]], while on the character select screen she may mutter [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion "Anta baka?"]]

** Several of the characters' alternates unlocked through DLC/Online resembles ''Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica'', in particular, Heart as Madoka Kaname, Saki as Homura Akemi ([[LesYay HMMMM...]]) and Petra as Mami Tomoe.
** And even by default, Catherine's color scheme and fighting style resembles [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Dr. Eggman/Robotnik]].
** Dorothy Albright's overall design (down to the NiceHat) pretty much resembles that of ''VideoGame/BlazBlue''[='=]s Carl Clover. Although, [[OlderThanTheyThink Dorothy comes first]].

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}, while it received a physical release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about rebalancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam. The Kickstarter succeeded while also bringing Parace L'Sia back as an usable Arcana and introduced two new playable character, Pistrix and Dark Heart. ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' was released on Steam on December 12, 2017.

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}, while it received a physical release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about rebalancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam. The Kickstarter succeeded while also bringing Parace L'Sia back as a usable Arcana and introduced two new playable character, Shark Girl and Dark Heart. ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' was released on Steam on December 12, 2017.

* VictoryPose: Starting with the second game, this is notably {{inverted|Trope}}. If you win a round, but not the entire match: the ''loser'' is the one who has an animation and voice line while the winner remains in her idle pose. You do get a normal victory pose upon winning the match.

* VictoryPose: Notably {{inverted}} if you win a round, but not the entire match: the ''loser'' is the one who has an animation and voice line while the winner remains in her idle pose. You do get a normal victory pose upon winning the match.

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}, while it received a physical release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about rebalancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam. The Kickstarter succeeded while also bringing Parace L'Sia back as a usable Arcana and introduced two new playable character, Shark Girl and Dark Heart. ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' will be released on Steam on December 12, 2017.

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}, while it received a physical release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about rebalancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam. The Kickstarter succeeded while also bringing Parace L'Sia back as a usable Arcana and introduced two new playable character, Shark Girl and Dark Heart. Six Stars!!!!!! will be released on Steam, December 12th, 2017.

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}, while it received a physical release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about rebalancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam. The Kickstarter succeeded while also bringing Parace L'Sia back as a usable Arcana and introduced two new playable character, Shark Girl and Dark Heart.

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}, while it received a physical release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about rebalancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam. The Kickstarter succeeded while also bringing Parace L'Sia back as a usable Arcana and introduced a new playable character, Shark Girl as well as a new boss character, Dark Heart.

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}, while it received a physical release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about rebalancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam. The Kickstarter succeeded while also bringing Parace L'Sia back as a usable Arcana and introduced a new playable character, Shark Girl as well as a new boss character, Dark Heart with her unique Arcana (Love Prison Geist).

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}, while it received a physical release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about rebalancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam. The Kickstarter succeeded while also bringing Parace L'Sia back as a usable Arcana and introduced a new playable character, Shark Girl.

* FullFrontalAssault: One of the concept characters that never came to be called Omega takes the games fanservice to it's logical extreme. Aside from the tattered remains of the straitjacket that used to bind her and some manacles, she walks around stark naked. The only thing preventing one from getting a peek at her privates are various objects that conveniently get in the way such as a belt or her hair.

The original ''Arcana Heart'' was released in arcades and for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2. Apart from the roster of characters, this game's play mechanics are similar in some respects to ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'', with their emphasis on speed and combos, and the ability to take battles really high into the air. An updated version, entitled ''Arcana Heart FULL!'', addressed some character balancing issues.[[note]]The regular and ''FULL!'' versions of each character are selectable in the home version.[[/note]]

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}, while it received a physical release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about rebalancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam. The Kickstarter succeeded while also bringing Paracelsia as a usable Arcana and introduced a new character, Shark Girl.

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}}, while it received a physical release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about rebalancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Vita}} with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam.

''Arcana Heart'' is a FightingGame series developed by Examu. The series is notable for having an [[ImprobablyFemaleCast all-girls]] cast.

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork, while it received a physical release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about rebalancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''Love MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: LOVE MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''LOVE MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam.

This is the tale of ''Arcana Heart'', an [[ImprobablyFemaleCast all girls]] {{fighting game}} released in arcades and for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2. Apart from the roster of characters, this game's play mechanics are similar in some respects to ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'', with their emphasis on speed and combos, and the ability to take battles really high into the air. An updated version, entitled ''Arcana Heart FULL!'', addressed some character balancing issues.[[note]]The regular and ''FULL!'' versions of each character are selectable in the home version.[[/note]]

There's also the sequel ''Arcana Heart 2'', and its enhanced remake ''Suggoi! Arcana Heart 2''. The latter got a [=PlayStation 2=] port of [[PortingDisaster questionable performance]].

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/XBox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork, while it received a disc release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3 Love MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about re-balancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''Love MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: Love MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, ''Love MAX!!!!!'' has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam.

The series is developed by Examu but has had various publishers: AQ Interactive (''1'' & ''2'', JP), Creator/{{Atlus}} (''1'', NA), [[Creator/ArcSystemWorks Arc System Works/Aksys Games]] (''3'' & ''Love MAX!!!!!'', JP & NA), Zen United (''3'', EU), and [[Creator/NipponIchi NIS America]] (''Love MAX!!!!!'', EU).

** ''Arcana Heart 3 Love MAX!!!!!''
** ''Arcana Heart 3: Love MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!''

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/XBox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork, while it received a disc release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3 Love MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about re-balancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''Love MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: Love MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, Love MAX!!!!! has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}. After initial problems of trying to bring ''SIX STARS!!!!!!'' into retail, [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/99831120/arcana-heart-3-love-max-six-stars-2d-fighting-game/ a Kickstarter]] was made to bring the game to Steam.

* DarkIsNotEvil: Only in Yoriko's case. Her Arcana's element is evil, but she's really a good-natured witch (and friends with prankster half-demon Lilica, who is herself rather friendly and cheerful). Lieselotte, the Darkness Arcana holder, [[CreepyChild isn't so nice]]. In the sequel, Clarice di Lanza is a demonic nun and seems rather nice all around, and [[SayItWithHearts speaks with music tones.]]

* EnfanteTerrible: Kira Daidouji, who already has [[TakeOverTheWorld world domination]] aspirations at the tender age of 11. Also, Lieselotte's pretty damn creepy. She carries her sister's soul in the body of a legless puppet.

* ExtremityExtremist: Mostly on minor versions here. Saki and Akane mostly kick, and Zenia mostly punch. However, they also have one or two moves which involve their unused limbs.

* HalfHumanHybrid: Lilica is an half-demon, Konoha is part-dog, and Akane has fox ears that she's somewhat embarrassed about.
* HeroicSacrifice: Surprisingly, ''Mike'', of all [[strike:people]] demons, is implied to do one in Yoriko's bad ending (first game), shielding Yoriko and Lilica from the energy of the spirit world long enough for them to escape.

* HeroOfAnotherStory: Everyone to each other in ''3'' because every single character ending is merely a short scene on how everyone is affected afterwards. And Elza's story ending takes place before the game even begins!

** ''Sugoi! Arcana Heart 2'' adds a [[ExtremityExtremist kick happy]] dog girl and a dog girl who is basically an {{expy}} of Nakoruru (complete with bird), mounted on a wolf with a staff. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_oRwjzxtj0 There.]]

* RobotGirl / AnimeChineseGirl: Mei-Fang.

** Both Avalonnes. Parace from ''Sugoi! Arcana Heart 2'' as well. Parace comes back in the Score Attack Mode of the console port of ''Arcana Heart 3''. OhCrap.

** Zenia. Most of the time super serious, but goes very sweet in front of kids.

* (Pre-)TeenGenius: Kira. Built her own ether-powered [[BlobMonster blob]], and the ether-circuits used to power Mei-Fang. In the sequel, Catherine Kyohbashi is another one, having built the huge robot she controls by herself.

* RollerbladeGood: Lilica fights while wearing them.

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/XBox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork, while it received a disc release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3 Love MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about re-balancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''Love MAX!!!!!'' was ported to the [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: Love MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, Love MAX!!!!! has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}.

* WidgetSeries: [[ImprobablyFemaleCast All. Moe]]. [[FightingGame Fighting]]. [[FightingGame Game]]. The fact that it actually stands on its own merits is notable.

This is the tale of ''Arcana Heart'', an [[ImprobablyFemaleCast all girls]] {{fighting game}} released in arcades and on the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2. Apart from the roster of characters, this game's play mechanics are similar in some respects to ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'', with their emphasis on speed and combos, and the ability to take battles really high into the air. An updated version, entitled ''Arcana Heart FULL!'', addressed some character balancing issues.[[note]]The regular and ''FULL!'' versions of each character are selectable in the home version.[[/note]]

''Arcana Heart 3'' was released December 2009. It was ported to UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/XBox360. The game was published by Creator/ArcSystemWorks. The game is only available in North America through the UsefulNotes/PlayStationNetwork, while it received a disc release in Europe. The Japanese arcade version saw an UpdatedRerelease with ''Arcana Heart 3 Love MAX!!!!!'', which is mostly about re-balancing issues and a cosmetic update. ''Love MAX!!!!!'' was ported to [=PS3=] and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita with extra features such as an After Story scenario and Trial Mode. Another update, titled ''Arcana Heart 3: Love MAX SIX STARS!!!!!!'', was released for Japanese arcades in Winter 2014. It features a new character, Minori, and a new Arcana (the Arcana of Blood). As of September 2015, Love MAX!!!!! has received a PC port from Creator/ArcSystemWorks, and is available in North America on {{UsefulNotes/Steam}}.

* {{Dojikko}}: Heart tends to fall down in the opening of her stage.