For this review I'll discuss the 23 ladies in the game in terms of personality, playing style and design. I'll also add numbers by the ones i personally like too use or i like their personality. Game play and extras will be included.
1. Akane Inuwaka: Akane is a chipper high school girl with a lot of energy. However she is a muscle head and can come across as dimwitted and short attention spanned. But under all that she dearly and completely loves her little sister. And would do anything too protect her. Akane is a nice person though through and through.
- Akane is a up close fighter who uses kicks. Her Arcana uses sound waves as attacks and can give her some added distance attacks. She is more of a ground fighter then air fight but she does reasonable well in all areas. Her special moves aren't hard too pull off either but her most powerful attacks are hard too pull off (as they should be). Akane is good for first-timers as she is not that hard too use.
- Akane is a full-blown cutie. She is tall and slender and with an athletic look too her. Not revealed is that she has ears and a tail. Yeah she isn't fully 100% human but she hides her ears and tail well. She has the longest set of legs I've ever seen on a anime girl. And she has a short skirt..... no really its a short skirt. She wears a school uniform from an unknown high school.
Angelia Avalon: Angelia is a higher order being living on the Spiritual Plain. She is a sweet and innocent girl but with a huge ego. She always picks on Fiona and no one stands up too her even when she is wrong. Angelia almost caused the world too end AH2 when she tried too merge the Physical and Material Plains together.
Angelia has quick attacks. And she has range too. Mildred helps her as well. Angelia has an air game if you can get other characters off the ground and she has a anti-air special move as well. I would say though her defense and speed aren't great (isn't bad though).
Angelia has a halo above her head. She was a long white shirt and her hair is blonde with too long not done up pony tails. She carries a purple doll called Merlin (another Knights of King Aurther reference). Merlin has red eyes, green wizard cap and white facial hair. Angelias design works since she is a higher order being.
2. Catherine Kyoubashi: Catherine got her doctorate at age 10. The girl is a genius. However she can come across as stupid and nosy (butting in between Saki and Lieselotte during the After Story). As well as long winded and whiny. However she is the only one who can keep Kira in line and Catherine is a good person who doesn't want too hurt anyone and uses her genius for good.
- Catherine pilots a robot she built in order too fight. And my god is it AWESOME!!!!!!! It is so American. Big, brutal and blows shit up. Special moves are easy too pull off and it has range attacks, timed bombs, mini robots and trash (yeah). It can also launch close range missiles and homing shots. However Catherine is a big target and can be combo-ed easily. However she is very mobile for a big target and can move quickly when needed. Overall Catherine is a great fighter with a great bag a tricks.
- Catherine looks a Vegas casino girl. She wears a visor with bunny ears on it and a suit with a puffy tail. It is a outfit unfit for 13 year old super genius. Her Robot is a simple design. Big roundish body, long arms with claws on the ends and long legs with round feet.
3. Clarice de Lanza: Clarice is a half-demon who used too work for the Vatican (wrap your head around that), who like Elsa is immortal. Clarice is basically 3 people. Person 1 is happy, caring and always chipper. Person 2 is highly sensitive (especially when she is talked down too by Elsa) and cries easily. Person 3 is crazy demon bitch. Anyone who upsets her, or whom she thinks is trying too win over Elsa. And she doesn't like Maori at all. Clarice is annoying and hard too like.
- Clarice is a slow character without using her homing (special ability that lets you quickly close distance between characters). However her attacks too great damage but her special attacks some start up time problems. Good thing she has range attacks. But Clarice is up close and personal type of fighter. Put someone in a corner and never let them out. Clarice will demolish them. her Arcana of Evil has great attacks as well. Her air game is so-so but effective when needed.
- Clarice is dressed in a traditional religious clothes, like a nun mostly. White, purple and she wears a belt with a brown pack on her back. Her wings are shown from her back. Overall i like her clothes design. Clarice is seen always smiling (unless she is talked down too or crazy demon bitch makes an appearance.)
4: Dorothy Albright: Dorothy is a magician and a "chivalrous thief." She is 9 years old and is from Las Vegas. Dorothy comes across as very mature for a girl of her age and uses her magic too do shows in order too make people happy. Dorothy doesn't have a mean bone in her body however she does have a strong sense of justice and will get mad if pushed (such as when she confront Lieselotte about her family treasure)
- Dorothy is a rather mixed fighter. She has of variety of ground and air attacks and some attacks that can act like defensive moves as well as offensive at the same time. Her special moves are easy too pull off and are a real treat too watch. Dorothy has flash but backs it up.
- Dorothy is very small and she is dress like the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonder Land. She even enters the fight on the Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow from Alice in Wonder Land. Dorothy wears a mask and a hat and a suit. She looks like a boy as first glance. Has blond hair and blue eyes. Overall i like Dorothys design. It is very unique for a very unique character.
Elsa La Conti: Elsa is like Clarice, immortal. Elsa was a demon hunter but has since changed her ways. Elsa is a good person but comes across as a air head. But she has too put up with Clarice a lot and even she grow tired of her crap. Elsa is a hard worker though and doesn't pass off on her duties. She'll even lend a hand when needed too others.
- Elsa is a good character. She is a good mix of air and ground attacks. Her special attacks have good start up time and pack a punch. I'd consider Elsa a simple character too use and good for first timers.
- Elsa is dressed like Clarice but her colors are white and blue and she wears nothing on her head. She carries a cross and uses it as a weapon. Her orange hair stands out. Overall i find her design simple yet bland.
Eko and Kazuhiro: Eko is a very young girl. Being so young she has a wild imagination and endless energy. Been a child, she sees the world differently and can open up people eyes. Her "brother" Kazuhiro (or Kazu for short) is a drawing brought too life. Eko and Kazu are an inseparable pair. Kazu protects Eko. Kazu is very polite and honest gentlemen.
- When Eko and Kazu fight, Kazu does most of the fighting. Eko only contributes drawings that aren't very effective. Kazu is a combo machine on the ground and in the air. He is really good at anti-air attacks. His special moves are easy too pull off and have good start up time. In a pinch Kazu can grow into a giant and reek havoc.
- Eko looks like a typical kindergarten kid. Kazu looks he was drawn by Eko and is very well detailed. His body turns into different things when he attacks other characters. Even for a fictional character I'm amazed that a drawing can move around as well a Kazu can. Kazu is all green with white lines and carries Eko around. I like their designs.
5. Fiona Mayfield: Fiona is from Britain and close personal friend of Saki. However they were forcibly separated when Fiona was pulled into a Plainer Rift. Neither human or a higher order being. Fiona wishes too become human again. Fiona is a good person but very sensitive. I also think she has a hard time expressing herself because she is afraid of upsetting anyone. Angelia picks on her by calling her "crybaby." And well she does cry a lot. Fiona cares greatly about Saki and wishes too become human so they can go too school and do all the things when Fiona was human.
- Fiona wields a sword that is bigger then she is. No really it is bigger then her. This girl doesn't give small swings, she goes for it. If she hits you, it will hurt...... a lot. Fiona also has great range and it can be hard too get in close. However if you miss prepare too be punished. Playing defense against Fiona is your best offense.
- Fiona is dressed like a maid. White and blue are her colors. She also wears armored gloves and boots. Her sword is named "Camalot" from the Knights of King Arthur. The sword looks traditional and made from materials that are well...... only available on the Spiritual Plain.
6. Heart Aino: Heart is the series mascot. She has great power and uses it for the good of everyone. Heart views Love as the most powerful thing ever. And spreads it far and wide. However Heart is ditzy and very stubborn and will not stop in regards too her goals. But Heart has a heart of pink gold and is always positive about everything and anything. Only 2 of the characters Heart has a hard time with. She is childhood friends with Saki.
- Heart is a up close fighter. She has little too no range too speak of. However her attack deal decent damage and are quick. Combine her Arcanas power and Heart can clean house. She is easy too use but i myself find her hard too use.
- OH. MY. GOD. Heart is soooooo fucking adorable. Her most distinguished feature is a cowlick that is in the shape of a heart on her head, which sometimes changes too fit her mood. I would dare say Heart is properly proportioned from head too toe. Much like Akane she has a long legs
and a great ass. So much cuteness and so much adorableness. I must wonder how it is all contained. Oh wait it isn't. :-PHeart needs a boyfriend me first.
7. Kamui Tokinoyama: Also goes by her title "Millennial Guardian." She become it when she was 10 years old. She looks 16 but she is much, much older then that. She sleeps when the world doesn't need her but is awakened by her Arcana when she is needed too protect the world. She has even fought against a few characters in the past. She has much knowledge but when awakened she must learn the world all anew.
- Kamui is a great character for first timers but is very technical. She has great range and her air game is something too be feared. But she is slow without her homing. It takes time too learn how too use Kamui.
- Kamui is probably the most conservatively dressed character in the game. She shows no skin at all. Her clothes are dark in color blueish/greenish. Her hair is long and in a long pony tail. She carries her Katana where ever she goes. Her katana isn't a normal one. It is an energy katana and it cuts through a persons soul. Scary if you think about it. The blade is red.
Kira Daidouji: Another super genius whom also got her doctorate at a young age. After being turned down for a position at Rosenburg, she was throw into kindergarten (which mad her vastly upset). Kira created a giant either bubble that she uses too fight in, as well as other things of scientific wonder.
- Kira fights using her bubble. It is slow even with her homing. Its attack are very powerful but slow and can be blocked. But if you connect you'll send people flying. However a fast character can overwhelm her with attack and wear her down.
- Kira is a full blown, condescending, selfish, careless bitch. No really. Heart doesn't even like her and that says something because Heart loves everyone. She'll say mean heart-less things too people because well she can. She has such an inferiority complex. I don't feel like talking about her design because i hate her so much. Moving on.....
Konoha: Her name means "Leaf." Konoha is from a line of ninjas. She left her village in search of Kamui in order too be her servant. She is 13 years old and is eager too please Kamui. However her and Nazuna are at odds over whom should be with Kamui. Konoha is a nice person and will do anything for Kamui. Even when it is extremely dangerous. However Kamui does grow too trust her more and Kamui does deeply care about her.
- Konoha is a fast character but she requires skill too use. Some of her minor special moves are easy too pull off. Her air game is really good but her defense leaves something too be desired. However her Arcana lets you regain lost health through its special abilities. Konoha is for advanced players.
- Konoha is a ninja and dresses as such. Shows some skin but overall it isn't that bad. Her ears and tail show. Konoha is really cute.
Lieselotte Achenbach: Lieselotte is a 10 year old girl. However it all stops there. She has done horrible things in her short life, even kidnapped Heart Aino in the first game. However things changed when Heart protected her. She has since had a change of heart and now treats Heart really well. She has an older sister whom doesn't remember her but has reached out too her.
- Liese-poo (as Heart calls her) is a mostly a ground fighter who uses her doll for attacks. She has good combo potential but she needs a advanced player too get out her full potential (of which i am not). I don't find her hard too use but you too put in the wrench time with Liese-poo.
- Liese-poo design is well rather creepy. Liesey is creepy on her own but her clothes add too it. Kinda flashy as well. She stands out among all the other characters. I will not say it is Gothic but it is neither normal either. She is conservatively dressed but it is hard too come up with the right words too describe her clothes. However she has white hair and fire red eyes. She almost doesn't look human but she is.
8. Lilica Flechenrow: Daughter of a demon father and human mother. So she is half demon. She carefree and lazy. She also has the habit of rubbing people the wrong way with her attitude. However Lilica does have a few friendships that she has that are very important too her.
- Lilica has very little offense and defense however the girl is a laser beam. No really she is the fastest character in the game. And most of her attacks can be put into combos so you can just overwhelm other characters. On the ground or in the air, Lilica is a hurricane of flying fists and kicks.
- Lilica is incredibly cute. She wears a yellow parka and purple top and pants. Her yellow hair is in a messy pony tails. She wears roller blades with knee and elbow pads. I honestly really don't have the problem with her attitude problems. She really isn't that bad of a person...... she is just different.
9. Maori Kusuga: Maori is from a long line of exorcists and mages that goes back generations. She is the 2nd oldest of 4 sisters and is the head of Kusuga clan. She has immense duties and it does wear on her. But her motherly personality and care for those around help her power through.
- Maori is for advanced players. I find her very hard too use. Up close she is difficult, however back away a few steps and Maori can hold her own. She has weak attacks and low combo potential. However she has the best defense in the game. I view her more as a ranged fighter and someone who is for advanced players with patience too use her. Maoris sisters also help her fight in battle.
- Maori is like Kamui very conservatively dressed. Her clothes are very traditional Japanese. Although her boobs are massive. No really they are. However ignoring her chest area, her clothes combined with her personality make her a favorite of mine.
Mei-Feng: Mei-Feng is an android. Built by Mei Ling Hua. They look alike and being an android Mei-Fang has no sense of humor and is very dry. However she has the ability too learn new things rather quickly due too her programming. She is also very insightful for an android and has hundreds of martial arts style programmed into her.
- Mei-Feng is an intermediate character. Her ground game is solid, her air game isn't as good. Her combo potential isn't high but you can pull off some moves. Some of the special moves aren't hard too pull off.
- Mei-Fengs design isn't terrible but she shows a lot of ass (think of Cammy from Street Fighter) and she has big boobs. And well her creator likes too be a bit..... handy with her android. I can see why Mei Ling gave her her features. Because she is an idiot.
Nazuna Inuwaka: The younger sister of Akane, she is mage and exorcist like Maori is. Nazuna is very smart however unlike her older sister she has a very short fuse and dislikes being smothered by her older sister (although she does deeply care for her just shows it differently).
- Nazuna is like Maori however she is easier too use. She is ranged and has great combo potential. She isn't great in the air and she isn't fast (but not slow). I view Nazuna as more powerful then Maori and easier too use. And Nazuna has better range as well.
- Nazuna rides a white wolf into battle and has bird as well. Both can used when playing as her. Unlike her sister Nazunas ears and tail show and she has no problem showing them (but she hates being called a dog). Her colors are light orange, white and her hair is a little brownish. She sort of has a school uniform on. Nazuna has a lot going on design wise but it isn't terrible.
Petra Johanna Lagerkvist: Petra is from a long line of madians. Whom have worked for generations too keep the world safe. Petra is an aristocratic however she doesn't flaunt her wealth or heritage. She is a extremely hard worker and is very serious (almost too much so). Petra helps Weiss and Scharlachrot reintegrate into society.
- Petra is very versatile. Either in the air or on the ground. Her attacks are quick and do good damage. But her weapons (a pair of laser pistols) much be recharged so everything with Petra kinda evens out. In the right hands Petra can be very dangerous.
- Petra dresses very fancy like a rich person and her orange her is in long curly pony tails. Her skirt is long and flowing but doesn't restrict her movement. Her design is alright considering the person she is, it fits her.
10. Saki Tsuzura: Saki is the childhood friend of Heart Aino and close friend of Fiona Mayfield. Saki is normally a shy and quiet girl however after what happened too Fiona Sakis social skills toke a major hit. Now she keeps most people at arms length and she only opens up too Heart. Saki is deathly afraid of losing anyone else. She'll do anything too protect people she cares about..... even if it means fighting them.
- Saki is like Akane is uses mostly kicks (her fighting style is a modified version of Te Kwon Doe). She is great on the ground and in the air. Her combo potential is great and her moves are fluid. Saki will literally kick your ass if your not careful.
- Saki is a cutie. She wears a similar outfit too Heart expect the colors are different and her shows no skin except for her arms. She has long blue hair that is held up with a head band and she has bright orange eyes. She is shy, quiet and cute. And she can literally kick your ass. Whats not too like?
Scharlachrot: You can also call her Scarlet. Her name means "red" in German. Scharlachrot is an artificial Valkyrie created by the Drexlar Institute. Under their control she is crazy and uncaring about others. She is even aware of her own insanity. She follows their orders in activating the Divine Celestial Weapon and use it too destroy Japan. However after fighting Weiss, she is freed from their mind control and destories the weapon (at least in her ending). After being freed Scharlachrot is easily pissed off by annoying things (like Clarice) and hates having her time wasted. However she cares about Weiss and wants her too be more human and less of a solider. She also cares about Eko (though is sometimes annoyed with her). She is sometimes with Heart, learning how too bake.
- Scharlachrot uses chains in most of her attacks. Her attacks are powerful but she has the worst defense in the game. Her combo potential at range is terrible. However in the hands of a pro player, Scharlachrot is dangerous, very dangerous. Scharlachrot is okay for first timers but i'd play the game while before tried too player as her.
- Scharlachrot is the least dress character in the game. Only her lady parts are covered but she isn't least covered female character i've ever seen.. However she wears a cape and is purple in the color. Her eyes are a deep red and her hair is dark red as well. She has two long pony tails.
11. Weiss: You say her name as "Vice" and her name means "White" in German. Weiss real name is Sophie and only Scharlachrot calls her that. Like Scharlachrot Weiss is an artificial Valkyrie from the Drexlar Institute. In her ending she fights Scharlachrot and wins. Freeing her but putting her in the hospital. Weiss and Scharlachrot are different personality wise, Weiss knows little of the outside world, she only knows how too fight and obey. She also doesn't wish too hurt anyone or anything. Weiss has hurt/killed a lot of people. She wishes she never did any of those things and her hands are always covered in blood. However Weiss hates being lied too getting very angry in the process. Weiss is a nice person overall though, very polite.
- Weiss is a rush down character. She can quickly close distance and unleash pain. Her offense is good and her defense is good. She also air attacks but i would mostly say she is a ground fighter. I would say Weiss can be used in creative ways once figure her out.
- Weiss has two modes of dress: Civilian and Fighter. In Civilian mode she wears a Rosenburg school uniform of black color with a white collar, her arms and legs are bare. In Fighter mode her light blonde hair grows extremely long and her arms and legs are covered by what i would call a battle suit coming from her uniform. She is always wears combat gloves and swords can be summoned form them. I will say though, Weiss is a cutie with her short hair.
12. Yokiro Yasuzumi and Michelangelo: Yokiro is a talented, smart girl. However she into the occult (something that even Lilica doesn't like) and demons. She wanted too originally summon a low level demon too be her assistant. However Lilica changed the summoning circle and summoned a high level one instead. His "lordship" Michelangelo was summoned onto the Material Plain and are bound by contract for a long time. Michelangelo loves French Greullers and have a love of violence. However is very smart about things and helps Yokiro grow more powerful (Yoriko though doesn't want too hurt people with her knowledge). Yoriko also wishes too help Fiona return too the Material Plain.
- Michelangelo does all the fighting when playing as Yoriko. He'll even swing her around like a toy too hit other characters. Michelangelo can even attack through the ground. On the ground or in the air Yoriko is versatile. She does good damage and her special attacks pack a punch.
- Yoriko wears a purple hate, vanilla sweater and orange skirt (which is very short) and a purple cape. Michelangelo is on a stick and uses the cape in place of his own body using it for fingers and such. Michelangelo looks very bony because his flesh didn't carry over too the Material Plane. He has purple eyes. He has no feet, legs, hands or even a nose but he still capable of smell and taste.
- Zenia is a ground pounder. She'll get in your face and stay there. She has limited combo potential but the combos that she does have will make opponents feel pain. Her air game is also limited but i would say her anti-air is good. She lacks range but isn't the problem, faster characters can get her into trouble being that she isn't the fastest character out there. You'll need too pay attention when using Zenia. She'll clean house but she can also get cleaned if you aren't careful.
- Zenia looks like Lieselotte. Same hair color and eyes color. Zenia wears a black trench coat, black skirt, blue shelve less shirt and she wears a red and gold gauntlet on her right hand. She also has a loose red tie around her neck. Her design fits her, simple no sense and too the point.
Sprite of Gottfried: Tyr (Weiss): Based on the figure from Norse Mythology. Uses swords.
Offense: 3 stars
Defense: 3 stars
Sprite of Fenrir: Baldur (Scharlachrot): Again based on the figure from Norse Mythology. Brings out the big guns.
Offense: 4 stars
Defense: 2 stars
Arcana of Holy: Zilreal (Petra Johanna Lagerkvist): A wild horse that restores one hits worth of damage.
Offense: 3.5 stars
Defense: 1 star
Arcana of Luck: Saligrama: (Eko): A dice sprite that increase chances of certain things happening.
Offense: 2 stars
Defense: 2 stars
Arcana of Sin: Sorwat: (Clarice Di Lanza): A half human half snake that can poison other enemies.
Offense: 1.5 stars
Defense: 4 stars
Arcana of Punishment: Koshmar (Elsa la Conti): A half snake warrior sprite that attacks with blades.
Offense: 5 stars
Defnese: 0.5 stars
Arcana of Ice: Almacia (Zenia Valov): A ice sprite that looks like a giant penguin. Can freeze enemies.
Offense: 3.5 stars
Defense: 2.5 stars
Arcana of Mirror: Heliogabalus (Dorothy Albright): A bug sprite that can turn you invisible and increase your speed.
Offense: 2.5 stars
Defense: 2.5 stars
Arcana of Fire: Lang-Gong (Mei-Feng): A fire sprite in the shape of a wolf. Can burn enemies.
Offense: 4.5 stars
Defense: 1.5 stars
Arcana of Darkness: Gier (Lieselotte Achenbach): A shadow sprite that can take many forms.
Offense: 3 stars
Defense: 1.5 stars
Arcana of Magnetism: Median: (Catherine Kyoubashi): A turtle sprite that uses the power of magnetism that helps Catherine with her research.
Offense: 2 stars
Defense: 4.5 stars
Arcana of Water: Niptra (Kira Daidohji): A frog sprite that can slow other characters down if hit.
Offense: 1.5 stars
Defense: 3.5 stars
Arcana of Wind: Tempastas (Lilica Felchenerow): A bird sprite that uses wind attacks, launching enemies.
Offense: 0.5 stars
Defense: 1 star
Arcana of Metal: Oreichalkos (Fiona Mayfield): A dragon sprite made of metal that is very, very old.
Offense: 4 stars
Defense: 4 stars
Arcana of Sound: Phenex: (Akane Inuwaka): A bird sprite that uses sound for attacks.
Offense: 2.5 stars
Defense: 2 stars
Arcana of Evil: Dieu Mort (Yoriko Yasuzumi): A skeleton sprite that attacks using a scythe.
Offense: 3 stars
Defense: 2 stars
Arcana of Light: Mildred (Angelia Avalon): Angelias sister helps her in battle, using light rays as attacks.
Offense: 3 stars
Defense: 1.5 stars
Arcana of Blossoms: Kayatsuhime (Nazuna Inuwaka): A flower sprite that uses flowers for attacks.
Offense: 2 stars
Defense: 2.5 stars
Arcana of Lightning: Bhanri: (Saki Tsuzara): A lighting sprite that can bring down the thunder (literally).
Offense: 3 stars
Defense: 1 star
Arcana of Earth: Ohtsuchi (Maori Kasuga): A rock sprite with rock solid defense.
Offense: 0.5 stars
Defense: 5 starts
Arcana of Nature: Moriomoto (Konoha): A tree sprite that can heal damage.
Offense: 2.5 stars
Defense: 0.5 stars
Arcana of Love: Partinias (Heart Aino): A angle sprite that uses the power of love. A very powerful Arcana.
Offense: 2 stars
Defense: 3.5 stars
Arcana of Time: Anutpada: (Kamui Tokinomiya): A clock like machine that can literally stop time.
Offense: 1.5 stars
Defense: 1.5 stars
Since i'm still on characters, i'll briefly talk about the "two girl relationships" in this game. The nature of the relationships is sisterly in my opinion, family like. But i guess if your head is in the gutter then well you'll take it another way.
Heart and Saki: They are childhood friends. Heart would do anything for Saki and Saki would do like wise. Saki is very motherly too Heart however she does scold her when she does something wrong, making Heart think she is mad at her (or dislikes her). However Saki only cares about Heart doing the right thing. It is implied that Saki has feelings for Heart (more then friend feelings). However Saki doesn't act on them or talk too Heart about them. Heart is unable too fully return those feelings if they are real, since Heart is a romantic who loves everyone. Saki also gets envious when Heart shows favoritism toward anyone but her.
Heart and Maori: Unlike with Saki, Maori is much more gentle and easier on Heart when she messes up. Maori will gently steer Heart in the right direction and not scold her. She also enjoys being with Heart and doing stuff with her because she views it has fun.
Zenia Valov and Lieselotte Achenbach: These two are actually sisters. Separated and having Zenias memories erased by the Drexlar Institute. Liesey has her memories, Zenia doesn't. Zenias real name is Elfriede Achenbach. Zenia may not remember true self but she excepts it and treats her little sister well taking her too places and being with her.
Akane and Nazuna Inuwaka: Much like Zenia and Liesey, these two are sisters. They do sisterly things, even work at the same place. Nazuna gets easily upset with her sister but loves her very much. Akane too loves her sister but can come across as smothering her. However when Nazuna blows up at her, Akane takes it hard, almost running away from her sister deeming her self "not worthy" of being her sister. But they make up and have an improved relationship.
Weiss and Scharlachrot: They were tools of the Drexlar Institute. All they remember are their missions and each other. They fought each other in each of their respective endings. They both wish they never had too put each other through such a burden. However they both didn't complete what the Drexlar Institute wanted them too do.... kill each other. Scharlachrot calls Weiss by her real name "Sophie". Each treat each other like family and love each other as such.
Lilica and Yoriko: These two couldn't be more different. Lilica is out going and loud. Yoriko is shy and reserved. However they are practically sisters. They hang out at the library (well Lilia sleeps and Yoriko reads) they go up too high places and basically do things together.
Kamui and Konoha: This is a big sister/little sister relationship. Konoha gave up a lot in order too be Kamuis retainer. Left a lot behind, even lived in a tree house in a park for a year. Kamui does care greatly about Konoha and will do a lot too protect her. Konoha also does like wise, even going against Kamuis wishes at times in order too be next Kamui in dangerous situations. Kamui does reward Konoha with belly rubs and pets when she does good.
Catherine and Kira: In some ways Catherine and Kira are that same. Super geniuses, got their doctorate at a young age. However that is where it ends, Catherine uses her genius for good, while the self-worshiping Kira wants too take over the world. Catherine is the only one who can keep Kira in line. Kira does view Catherine as a friend (though she only says it private not openly).
Saki and Fiona: Before Fiona was sucked into a Planar Rift, Fiona and Saki did a lot of hanging out when Saki was an exchange student. Fiona does not blame her for what happened too her and visits the Material Plain when she can. Saki toke happened too Fiona hard (as i previously stated). Saki does everything within her power too bring Fiona back, with little success.
Elsa and Clarice: These two where originally supposed too die in battle when they faced off long ago but that didn't happen. Instead they were given the "gift" of immortality and sent away too live with their punishment. Elsa does care about Clarice, however she does get very annoyed when Clarice butts in on things and will tell her too shut up. Clarice is very possessive and clingy. And dislikes doing something without Elsa. Dare i say it is rather creepy how Clarice can't operate with Elsa, yet Elsa does fine without her.
Gameplay modes:
Story: Play through each characters story. You have 6 days too save Japan. The bosses you'll face are Scharlachrot, Weiss and Ragnarok.
Scharlachrot: You face her for all but one character (Weiss). She is incredibly cheap. She'll go into permanent Extend force mode when you are 1 round away from beating her. She blocks a lot as well and you'll pay for making mistakes, especially on high difficulty levels.
Weiss: She is easy too beat too put it lightly. But she'll still make you pay if you mess up.
Ragnarok: There are 5 targets too destroy. You have 60 seconds too beat it. (perhaps less time on higher difficulty levels). Ragnarok isn't that hard really but it defenses are a pain in the ass. Ragnarok looks like Gottfried from Norse Mythology.
After Story: Play through each characters After Story. Features a Prologue, Epilogue and Ending.
Versus: Play either against someone else or the CPU.
Training: Visit this area often too get the hang of characters. USE IT OFTEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Time Attack: Finish as fast as possible. (I must warn ANYONE who manages too get too the end. You'll face off against Parace L'Sia. She is the boss of Arcana Heart 2. I've never gotten very far in Time Attack but from what I've heard, she is INCREDIBLY HARD. Some say the hardest boss fight in fighting game history. She will whoop your ass and make it look easy. If you hit her, congrats. If you beat her for a round, then have a beer. If you beat her period, then just consider yourself a fighting game god.)
Survival Score Attack. You have one round and one health bar too beat someone. Your health regenerates some after you beat someone. You are awarded points for finishing a round and doing other things.
Online: Fight against other people from all over the world.
Options: Change game options here.
Gallery: Here you can view pictures, movies and game music. However here is also "Memories" place. Here you view all 23 characters stories, Split into Main Story and Sub Story. Each character 5 Main Stories and 10 sub stores, each takes place roughly 2 weeks after the Story mode. This is mostly too flesh out the characters more and establish certain things. I would recommend reading these stories as it helps understand all characters more easily. No voice acting here, just reading. So you might want too grab a drink and snack because it is A LOT of reading.
Game HUD: At the top center of the screen is the timer. Counts down from 30, 60 too 99 seconds. Unless you have the option of unlimited time then the infinity symbol will appear.
In sides of the timer are health bars, character name and a image of the characters chosen Arcana and images of characters. Next too the characters image is the Extend Force gauge. The Extend Force gauge is used too power up your character for a short time. If you don't use a certain type of attack (which I'll get too shortly) it will recharge quickly. You can also use it too cancel out a combo being performed on you. On the side of the screen are either two things: 1). is a still animation of playing characters. Only the characters facial expressions change. 2). A fully animated character with full motion and everything.
Heart is just an example. Depending on what is happening when fighting is going on, these animations change.
At the bottom of the screen is the Arcana gauge. It has 3 three levels. Most special attacks take 1 but the most powerful attacks require 3.
Special moves are easy too pull off and require 1 Arcana Gauge.
Super moves are moderate too pull off and require 1-2 Arcana gauges.
Critical Hearts are depending on character are easy or hard too pull off. They are the most powerful attack a character has. These will turn the tide of a fight if someone can pull it off. Requires 3 Arcana gauges and skill and timing too use them properly. Also you must use Extend Force too use a Critical Heart. The gauge will slowly refill after use.
Graphics and Sound: The graphics are solid backgrounds are solid and they change as the fighting goes on., however the animations are outstanding. They are clean and wonderfully done. Each character looks great animated.
Sound is great as well. The music is catchy and plays with each background. The characters sound great too. Although it is in Japanese, it is English Dubbed. The voice actors/actresses are great and fit each character. The Dub itself is good with a few misspellings here and there.
Fan-Service: Yeah i had too get too this eventually. A bunch of 16 too 9 year old girls fighting and beating the crap of one another. Questionable pictures and even having all the girls in the After Story naked in a Hot Spring. Yeah. This game has fan-service. However..... i have seen worse. In the hot spring the girls are naked but nothing is shown (thank god). Yes there are long legs, short skirts and big boobs. Yes there is implied girl on girl romance however IGNORE the fan service. Each is character is unique and stand on their own. How many fighting games have 23 characters that are all different? I can not name many.
Final Thought: This stands on its own and is great casual gamers. Hardcore fighter fans would like it if well they over look the fan service. With 23 different characters, 6 game modes and a huge truck load of extras. This game has a lot of play value. I give the game a A grade.
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