Trials of Mana

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  • Summary: 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 GoddessWhen 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...… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 54
  3. Negative: 1 out of 54
  1. Noisy Pixel
    Apr 22, 2020
    90
    Trials of Mana is unapologetically traditional and, yet, still makes itself accessible to all JRPG fans, both new and old. The dedication that the developers show as they retain the fantasy appeal of this classic title with updated systems is what ultimately shines during every moment of this adventure.
  2. Atomix
    Apr 22, 2020
    84
    If you are from that select group that enjoyed Seiken Densetsu 3 at the time, I can assure you that you will be amazed with the result of this reissue. It's one of those remakes that we didn't know we needed.
  3. God is a Geek
    May 5, 2020
    80
    Trials of Mana is a faithful remake of a game many won't have played. The care and attention it's been given belies its simple visuals, resulting in a lovely RPG experience.
  4. Power Unlimited
    Apr 30, 2020
    78
    Trials of Mana is a delicious, fun, old-fashioned RPG reminiscent of better times. It's the delicious, familiar glass of lager you want to enjoy after you've experienced the layered complexity of a cabernet sauvignon like Final Fantasy VII Remake.
  5. Player 2
    May 8, 2020
    75
    Perhaps the biggest compliment I can pay Trials of Mana is how much it impresses me retrospectively. While I’ve had a great time blasting through it in 2020, I can only imagine how forward-thinking and impressive many of its systems and mechanics would have been in 1995. For fans of more modern entries in the genre like Kingdom Hearts or recent titles in the Ys or Tales series, Trials of Mana is a chance to discover a missing link which stays true to its 16-bit roots while improving the experience in numerous ways.
  6. CGMagazine
    Apr 22, 2020
    75
    Trials of Mana shows the age of its 1995 original, and awful cutscenes distract from its story. However, replay value, competent gameplay, and raw charm still keep it memorable.
  7. Slant Magazine
    May 6, 2020
    40
    The original game’s cast of characters already lacked personality, and the new visual redesign is most successful at bringing that deficiency into sharper relief.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 48
  3. Negative: 8 out of 48
  1. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this spin off game in the series.
  2. Gamingking007
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    Stunningly unexpected beauty! This was a pretty big wow moment for me as the melding of the old and new has really created somethingStunningly unexpected beauty! This was a pretty big wow moment for me as the melding of the old and new has really created something beautifully unique but still has its roots where square Enix has always stolen my heart ,!JRPG! Unique , beautiful and very cute characters !… Expand
  4. cerukm
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    This is a remake done correctly, as charming as the original, the story isn't original but it's easy to follow and still holds it's weight.This is a remake done correctly, as charming as the original, the story isn't original but it's easy to follow and still holds it's weight. The voice acting is kind of bad, but most fans of the series will be using Japanese voices regardless. A faithful remake through and through.… Expand
  5. Valtiel86
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    This is wonderful game for fans of classic JRPGs. By taking the story, characters, and design philosophy of the original and combining it withThis is wonderful game for fans of classic JRPGs. By taking the story, characters, and design philosophy of the original and combining it with a modern take on combat and cutscenes, Trials of Mana manages to be very faithful to the original while still feeling fresh. The game is a joy to play, and the multiple characters and large amount of character customization makes it highly replayable. And of course the soundtrack is amazing as well.
    I do have a few minor complaints though. The missing multiplayer is unfortunate (though understandable), and the difficulty is fairly low even on hard mode. A few story scenes could have also benefitted from a retooling, as the characters make some bone-headed decisions along the way (looking at you, Riesz). But considering how good everything else is, it's easy to forgive those flaws. If you like JRPGs then this is definitely worth picking up.    … Expand
  6. Jmart8
    Jul 6, 2021
    8
    Pretty fun game, loved the fight mechanics, pace and world building. It also looks pretty good so even having paid full price for it, I do not regret
  7. Stromaire
    Dec 28, 2020
    6
    Remake graphics is nice, class system is good, the only bad thing in the game is the voice acting, should have done better to better supportRemake graphics is nice, class system is good, the only bad thing in the game is the voice acting, should have done better to better support the story of the game… Expand
  8. t2daino
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    As someone who has only played Secret of Mana 1, 2 and Legend of Mana, I can honestly say that I enjoyed this game a lot. The characters haveAs someone who has only played Secret of Mana 1, 2 and Legend of Mana, I can honestly say that I enjoyed this game a lot. The characters have simple but interesting stories. The gameplay is very fun and reminiscent of FFVII Remake in that you have to constantly change between your characters in order to be effective in battle. The musical score is amazing, which is expected of Square nowadays and I love the fact that they included the original 16 bit soundtrack. Which you can change to at any moment throughout the game. The game does have multiple endings which lends to its high replayability. The only thing that bothered me about the game was the voice acting. There were time when it would be so cringey that I would have to hit X to skip it. It was very obvious that the voice acting budget was lower than usual. All-in-all this was an above average game for me and I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of lighthearted action RPGs.… Expand

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