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Arcana
Arcana is a 1-player action game developed by HAL Laboratory in 1992 for the SNES. Players control a wizard who navigates through dungeons and castles, battling enemies using a unique card-based magic system. The core mechanic involves collecting magical cards that represent different spells and special abilities. During combat, players select cards to cast spells, each with distinct effects and power levels. The game features multiple stages with progressively challenging enemies and boss encounters. Navigation is handled with directional controls, while button inputs manage card selection and spell execution. Arcana combines real-time action gameplay with strategic card management, requiring players to balance offense and defense. The difficulty ramps steadily through the game, testing both reaction time and tactical decision-making.
- Developer
- HAL Laboratory
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (671)
- Last updated
Arcana Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Arcana on our in-browser SNES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Arcana Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Arcana on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Arcana" SNES longplay 1992
Arcana Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Arcana. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite HP Character 1
7E12F3E7+7E12F403 -
Infinite MP Character 1
7E132364 -
Infinite HP Character 2
7E12F5E7+7E12F603 -
Infinite MP Character 2
7E132564 -
Infinite HP Character 3
7E12F7E7+7E12F803 -
Infinite MP Character 3
7E132764 -
Infinite HP Character 4
7E12F9E7+7E12FA03 -
Infinite MP Character 4
7E132964 -
Start With 60,000 Gold Pieces
1D69-AFD0+3C69-AF00 -
Start With 250 Gold Pieces
EC69-AFD0+DD69-AF00 -
Infinite Money For Weapons
C225-0F02 -
Infinite Money For Items
C22A-0402
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Infinite Money For Rooms
C229-640E -
Infinite Money For Elixir
C22F-A7DE -
Level And Statistics For All Characters In Group Are Increased After Each Battle You Win
B387-DFF2 -
Magic Points Don't Decrease
828B-AF2E -
No Random Battles
CE64-6D647E000A00+7E000B00A46F-6404+CB6F-67A4+EE64-6DD4+EE64-6D04 -
No Random Battles (Improved)
A46F-6404+CB6F-67A4+EE64-6DD4+EE64-6D04 -
Always Have 65535 Gold
7E1559FF+7E155AFF -
Have All Card Types
7E13A901+7E13AB02+7E13AD03+7E13AF04+7E13B105+7E13B306+7E13B507+7E13B708 -
Have Infinite 255 Cards of All Types
7E13AAFF+7E13ACFF+7E13AEFF+7E13B0FF+7E13B2FF+7E13B4FF+7E13B6FF+7E13B8FF -
C.1 999 Strength
7E1223E7+7E122403 -
C.1 999 Intelligence
7E123BE7+7E123C037E465BE7+7E465C03 -
C.1 999 Endurance
7E1253E7+7E1254037E4673E7+7E467403 -
C.1 999 Aleartness
7E126BE7+7E126C03 -
C.1 Weapon
7E128300 -
C.1 Armor
7E129B00 -
C.1 999 HP
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C.1 999 MP
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C.1 Level
7E137B00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arcana released?
Arcana was released in 1992 for the SNES.
Who developed Arcana?
Arcana was developed by HAL Laboratory, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Arcana support?
Arcana is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is Arcana?
Arcana is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Arcana for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Arcana runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Arcana in the browser?
No. Arcana streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Arcana?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Arcana work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Arcana this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Arcana. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
