Arcana is a role-playing game for the Super Nintendo in which players control a young hero named Rooks. Tasked with thwarting the villain Galneon, Rooks utilizes a unique card system, highlighting both allies and foes with various elemental attributes. Players can summon elemental beings to assist Rooks, but must first find these entities to unlock their powers.
In this game you play as a young boy named Rooks. He's the only one that can save the world from the evil Galneon. With the power of the cards he begins his adventure.
All of the people you fight with and against are displayed on cards. They can have an elemental attribute or not. Rooks is able to summon an elemental to aid him. He can only summon one type at a time, and he must find them before being able to summon them.