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- Revamped 3D graphics - Trials of Mana is Full 3D remake of the third game in the Mana series, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3
- Pick your party - Players can choose their favorite protagonist and 2 companions from 6 different characters. The story will play out in different ways depending on the combination of the protagonist and companions in the party
- Class changing - Raise your level and become the top-level classes; Character's appearance and the magic and special attacks that they can learn will change depending on which class is selected and the light/dark alignment
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Product information
ASIN | B07XC3JQJM |
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Release date | April 24, 2020 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,125 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #654 in Nintendo Switch Games |
Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 4.1 x 6.6 inches; 1.6 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | 92346 |
Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
Manufacturer | Square Enix |
Date First Available | September 5, 2019 |
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When the world was shrouded in darkness, the Goddess of Mana drew forth the Sword of Mana to smite the eight Benevodons, monsters of destruction. She sealed the horrors inside the eight Mana Stones, bringing the realm back from the brink. Weakened from rebuilding the world, the Goddess changed herself into a tree and fell into a deep sleep for many years. However, the forces of evil soon sought to free the Benevodons to gain control of the world. They started a terrible war to further their plot and destabilize the kingdoms. Peace was at an end. Mana itself began to disappear from the world and the Mana Tree started to wither. This overlapping story of interwoven destinies changes depending on who you choose as your main character and companions “Trials of Mana” is the 3D remake of the hit Japanese classic RPG released in 1995. It’s now fully modernized with quality graphics, an upgraded battle system, character voices, a remastered sound track, extra conversation interludes, and more This daring tale of overcoming the tests of fate has been given new life Will these young adventurers be able to use the power of mana to save the world from the brink of destruction.
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Revamped 3D Graphics
Trials of Mana is full 3D remake of the third game in the Mana series, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3. The entire game has been fully rebuilt from the ground up with modern 3D graphics.
Pick your Party
Players can choose their favorite protagonist and two companions from six different characters. The story will play out in different ways depending on the combination of the protagonist and companions in the party.
Class Changing
Raise your level and become the top-level classes. The character’s appearance and the magic and special attacks that they can learn will change depending on which class is selected and the light/dark alignment.
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Customers like the performance, characters and graphics of the video game. They mention that it runs well on PC and the Switch, with no issues. They also appreciate the ability to effortlessly switch between characters in combat. They like the details in the art, and the colors. They appreciate the quality and sound design. However, some customers have reported issues with the sub-par English voice acting and annoying characters. Opinions are mixed on ease of use and storyline.
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Customers find the quality of the game great, satisfying, and wonderful to play. They also say it's a faithful remake of the original game, full of adventure and fun.
"The game is amazing. If you have ever played any of the Mana games and enjoyed them, this game is for you. Graphics & game play are outstanding...." Read more
"...to effortlessly switch between characters in combat also helps keep gameplay fresh, from Kevin's fists and martial arts to Riesz's spears and the..." Read more
"...The game itself is a lot of fun. More fun to play than the original in almost every way (but no more multiplayer)...." Read more
"Arrived on time and in excellent condition. Works great!" Read more
Customers like the graphics in the game. They mention that it has an amazing art style, and the locales are pretty and vivid. They also say the details in the art are amazing, and that it feels alive, colorful, and playful. Customers also say that the game design is true to the original, and it's lovingly recreated in 3D. They describe the game as a fun romp through colorful locales.
"...Graphics & game play are outstanding. Good story, solid rpg combat." Read more
"...Texture quality looks sharp too. The only real downgrade here is the 30fps on Switch.The game itself is a lot of fun...." Read more
"...of disappointed with was that some of the voice acting and cut scenes were kind of weird and awkward...." Read more
"...Secret of Mana, this game's predecessor, stood out with its vibrant visuals, gorgeous music, excellent sound design, and odd but satisfying combat...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the video game. They mention that it works well on their PC and the Switch. Some say that there are no issues with the game.
"...hate remakes for this reason but this one is actually really great on the Switch despite Square's lack of ambition...." Read more
"Arrived on time and in excellent condition. Works great!" Read more
"...the game didn't come with the original cellophane wrap, the game looks ok and works, but that is an open box game not a new game." Read more
"...Story-9/10Interactions-4.5/10Everything is really good in this game, besides the character based interactions...." Read more
Customers find the characters in the physical video game software amazing. They say the game has multiple characters, and they like that they can change up the types. They also appreciate the ability to effortlessly switch between characters in combat, which helps keep gameplay fresh.
"...Being able to effortlessly switch between characters in combat also helps keep gameplay fresh, from Kevin's fists and martial arts to Riesz's spears..." Read more
"...I like Reisz, Angela, and Hawkeye, I think their good characters with good backstories, and such...." Read more
"...Get this game if you like action rpgs, cool looking characters (Angela and Lise/Riesz look amazing 😍) and a good nostalgic time playing a jrpg...." Read more
"...Able to change up the character types, just wish there was a little different in the pattern of where I wanted to go within the game." Read more
Customers find the sound design of the game phenomenal, immersive, and beautifully updated. They also say the soundtracks are epic takes on the originals, and the soundscape soars. Customers also mention that a couple tracks are incredibly catchy and they'll find themselves humming along to them while playing.
"...A couple tracks are incredibly catchy and I'll find myself humming along to them while playing.And another positive of it being from its time?..." Read more
"...Mana, this game's predecessor, stood out with its vibrant visuals, gorgeous music, excellent sound design, and odd but satisfying combat...." Read more
"...This gives the game a good bit of replay value.Good music with some catchy tunes, I find myself bobbing, humming or whistling along with more..." Read more
"...the battle system was always good, and the soundtracks are epic takes on the originals...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the storyline. Some find it good, intriguing, and entertaining, while others say it's aggressively average and dumb.
"...While not a perfect game, the story is aggressively average and the characters are nothing to write home about, I truly enjoyed the gameplay and it..." Read more
"...Graphics & game play are outstanding. Good story, solid rpg combat." Read more
"...The story is dry, without any of the emotion, atmosphere, or character of the game's predecessor, Secret of Mana, or other JRPGs of the era like..." Read more
"...I really appreciate the tone of the story and the colorful world presented here as well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention that it's pretty easy to playthrough, and fun. Others say that it has tedious old school mechanics, low quality graphics, and is overly simplistic.
"There is a lot of backtracking and starts to feel repetitive. Pretty good remake." Read more
"...It's also pretty easy. This ain't no Dark Souls. But it's colorful, cheery, and easy enough to playthrough...." Read more
"...Tedious old school mechanics. Low quality graphics. Characters you don't grow to care about. Very much over priced MSRP." Read more
"...one is clunky; stuck half-way between a slasher and an RPG it’s overly simplistic, poorly laid out, and the graphics are just ok...." Read more
Customers find the voice acting in the game subpar, annoying, and stale. They also say the English dub makes the dialogue feel stifling.
"...The English voice acting is really bad in the remake but like most Square-Enix games the Japanese language option is mercifully included so you do..." Read more
"...Another nitpick would include the English dub being absolutely awful...." Read more
"...however with writing that honestly is rather predictable, voice acting which is fine for the main cast(mostly), and some writing choices that are..." Read more
"...The fact that you choose your own party means that the characters' dialog is kind of broad and interchangeable and the characters never really..." Read more
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Being able to effortlessly switch between characters in combat also helps keep gameplay fresh, from Kevin's fists and martial arts to Riesz's spears and the skills involved in that (how many games allow you to use a spear for more than just poking?), to Angela's various magical attacks and class strikes I never once got bored during any encounter. Even the more tedious ones.
The music has been beautifully updated but still feels very much of it's time (the mid90s), but I don't mean this at all as a negative. A couple tracks are incredibly catchy and I'll find myself humming along to them while playing.
And another positive of it being from its time? The game doesn't require 200+ hours of gameplay just to beat it. It's a healthy ~40 hours, or even shorter if you're familiar with what the game will ask of you. Perfect for anybody who has to juggle class/work/family/social life.
If you're a fan of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, do yourself a favor and consider picking this game up.
Of course since this remake looks so basic it doesn't tax the Switch hardware much at all, so it's perfect to port. There aren't nearly as many compromises here as other Switch ports. There's no blurry filter over the whole screen as with DOOM or Dragon Quest XI. Texture quality looks sharp too. The only real downgrade here is the 30fps on Switch.
The game itself is a lot of fun. More fun to play than the original in almost every way (but no more multiplayer). The SNES version had slow sluggish combat and movement by comparison. The English voice acting is really bad in the remake but like most Square-Enix games the Japanese language option is mercifully included so you don't have to waste precious space downloading it like in a Nintendo published title. You could also just turn the voice volume down to zero in options and read all the dialog in peace like it's 1995.
I really appreciate the tone of the story and the colorful world presented here as well. The game moves at a brisk pace too, you'll probably finish it in 40 hours (but there are also optional bosses, multiple endings, a new game+, and 3 different final dungeons if you want more). There's no DLC or junk like that, this is a very complete game. It's awesome.
What luck that Nintendo would decide to not only give us access to the original, but to rebuild it for a modern console. And what a job they did. Trials of Mana provides a wonderful experience, and I hope will be viewed as a blueprint for how 2D to 3D action RPG remakes should work. Its soundscape soars, almost all of the remixes clear enhancements to the original tunes. It is beautiful, the original's areas lovingly recreated in 3D. It just feels so alive, so colorful, and playful. The combat system presents a fair challenge without being frustrating, and feels like a treat to play. The controls are excellent and responsive. It has ample replayability, especially considering that you can't see all of the content without playing through at least twice (each time with a set of three completely different characters). There is quite a bit to track down if you enjoy scavenger hunts in your games, though none of it is essential to completing the game.
If you enjoy action RPGs, you could do far worse. And especially if you have any interest in the Seiken Densetsu line of games, this comes hugely recommended.
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Reviewed in Brazil on February 5, 2024
Reviewed in Japan on July 26, 2020