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: 20 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. GameCrate
    Apr 29, 2020
    93
    This is exactly what we wanted from a Trials of Mana remake. Square has become very good at updating their back catalog for the modern era. If you are a fan of Square’s 16-bit offerings, you owe it to yourself to pick this up. Hey Square? If you are gonna do a Chrono Trigger remake, do it like this.
  2. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Apr 22, 2020
    85
    Building your characters is fun in Trials of Mana, and experiencing how the story changes with each party makeup ensures replay value. There's something to love for fans new and old alike.
  3. Attack of the Fanboy
    May 4, 2020
    80
    While it may be a little too beholden to its SNES era roots in some ways, Trials of Mana is a solid remake that offers players an alternative way to experience what was not too long ago a Japanese exclusive game.
  4. Impulsegamer
    Jun 11, 2020
    78
    Overall Trials of Mana 3-D Remake is essentially that a remake, for fans of Secret of Mana I would suggest playing the original version of Trials of Mana which can be found in the Collection of Mana for Nintendo Switch. For anyone who has not played a Mana game before then you really can not go wrong with this version, Square Enix have really done a good job at breathing new life into a 25 year old game whilst keeping to its roots as a 16 bit Classic.
  5. God is a Geek
    May 5, 2020
    75
    Trials of Mana on Nintendo Switch is a great way to experience Square Enix's newest remake.
  6. XGN
    Jun 8, 2020
    70
    Trials of Mana brings the old SNES version of the game to the modern age, but fails to take full advantage of modern possibilities. Graphics have improved but still have odd choices like stiff garments. The balance between very easy random enemies and very tough (mini)bosses is off, requiring more grinding than we want in a modern game. All in all, Trials of Mana fails to fully deliver where its big competitor (FF7) does.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    May 1, 2020
    50
    A better remake than Secret Of Mana, even if it does remove one of the original’s best features, but the one-note gameplay and weak storytelling limit its appeal considerably.

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  1. Positive: 31 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 43
  3. Negative: 7 out of 43
  1. Mar190
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    Un gran remake de uno de los mejores Jrpgs de la historia que conserva toda la magia del original. Recomendadisimo (tanto la version de SwitchUn gran remake de uno de los mejores Jrpgs de la historia que conserva toda la magia del original. Recomendadisimo (tanto la version de Switch como la de PS4) para todos los amantes del genero.… Expand
  2. serge512
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Most of the time i don't write reviews but i ant to do it for this game, i didn't play the original though i want to, the game is fun, tragic,Most of the time i don't write reviews but i ant to do it for this game, i didn't play the original though i want to, the game is fun, tragic, have a lot of deep characters, and stories, that i love, just beat it with the girls only, love the gameplay and the combat system is just fun, and needs strategy to beat the hardest bosses, the story was a bit predictable, but some parts of it were not and that was cool! in the end it does matters… Expand
  4. warozell
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    An amazing game with a simple yet fun combat, interesting lore and story, six playable characters to choose from and many hours of enjoyableAn amazing game with a simple yet fun combat, interesting lore and story, six playable characters to choose from and many hours of enjoyable gameplay.

    There are too many pros in this game to mention, but the main cons are annoying UI in certain cases (anything related to switching your classes) and easy post-game if you play as Angela.    … Expand
  5. hkjhkjh
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    This is a low budget game by Square Enix and yet still looks much better than Pokemon SwSh ^^
  6. MagicMikey
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    Low Budget game that blew me away. I love its art style and characters. huge replay ability and the fast pace combat is so much fun .Low Budget game that blew me away. I love its art style and characters. huge replay ability and the fast pace combat is so much fun . Underrated JRPG. Loading times are a bit much but well worth it… Expand
  7. Flammie
    Apr 12, 2021
    7
    Trials of mana is complete remake of Seiken Densetsu 3, an action rpg from SNES era that never arrived to west until 2d mana collection andTrials of mana is complete remake of Seiken Densetsu 3, an action rpg from SNES era that never arrived to west until 2d mana collection and this 3d remake. While the engine in this version has been changed to totally new, the plot and lots of dungeon design as far as I remmber remains the same, in any case, it is a good quality action rpg with good battle system, interesting plot and great musics. One of the things that must be mentioned with this version, it comes with voice acting, both English and Japanese. Do NOT turn the English voice acting on! This is probably the worst voice acting I have ever heard in my life and I have heard a lot of budget anime, eastern European dubs with one monotone voice for all characters, it's still better than this, unless you want to laugh at the sheer badness of the voice actors, avoid the English dub at all costs. The game has multiple party members to select for multiple story lines and little replay value, which is kind of cool, it is a short-ish game stil, probably worth it to play through twice.… Expand
  8. PinkyDemonTR53
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    what comes to your mind when you the word garbage? this game.
    dont buy it unless you wanna force yourself to play.

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