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Arcana Heart 3 is the latest version of Examu's most popular fighting game. Its homing system allows for all sorts of crazy rushdown and approach tactics, and the variety of character playstyles and arcana options literally mean there are hundreds of ways to play the game. AH3 is starting to pick up serious speed in the West after its release on consoles, and Europe finally got a release of the game just re-

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Yes, the target demographic is a little questionable. You're never going to see another game where the grappler character is a ten-year-old in a school swimsuit.

Yes, the system's a big jump from Street Fighter. We've got airdashes and new supers and arcana gauges and yeah there's a LOT to work with here.

Yes, getting good at this game will take some work. You can't walk into this game and find someone who plays like Ryu or Ken. It's a new game and it takes new work.

So, why should you put the time into Arcana Heart 3?

- More variety in characters than pretty much every fighter out there. 23 characters, all of whom play entirely differently. No shotoclones here.

- 529 different character/arcana combos. 23 characters, 23 arcana. Something for everyone.

- Marvel-speed rushdown, without any of that overpowered Wolverine/Phoenix bullshit. AH3 does have tiers, but they're extremely close together - every character has a chance in every matchup.

- It's fresh, and new. AH3 plays like nothing you've ever played before, and in my book that's a good thing. There's only so long you can play one game before you get tired of it, which is why I try to play every single game at the same time. This also explains why I'm so free at every game I play.

Anyway! If you're still reading, I'm going to assume you're interested enough to at least read about the system. I'm going to break it down into beginner, advanced, and expert levels of knowledge, so people can pick up as more or as little as they think they need.

Let's play some Arcana Heart 3, people. STANDBY, ANGEL!

BEGINNER SECTION:
The Controls Of Arcana Heart 3
The HUD
Homing
Arcanas

ADVANCED SECTION:
The Arcana Gauge - Homing Cancels And Critical Hearts
The Force Gauge - Extends, Bursts and Arcana Blazes
Teching

EXPERT SECTION:
Clashing
Guard Cancels

A Simple Guide For Busy People And MANLY MEN

Character Explanations

Links To People Who Are Actually Good At This Game