Legend of Mana
Build the world map by placing artifacts that bring locations and stories into being, then explore, fight monsters and complete quests. This HD remaster also lets you switch soundtracks and disable enemy encounters.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.3 / 10
About this game
Legend of Mana begins a journey toward the Mana Tree with an empty world map. As you acquire artifacts, you place them to create locations such as towns and dungeons, opening up the places and stories you will explore. You then travel through Fa'Diel, fight monsters in action RPG combat and complete quests, with world construction tied directly to story progression. The HD remaster redraws backgrounds and parts of the interface while retaining the game's storybook-style presentation. You can choose original or rearranged music and turn off enemy encounters when exploring. Ring Ring Land is also included as a separate minigame. The adventure thus combines building the map with exploring the locations it brings into existence.
Collected in series
Mana builds fantasy adventures around the power of mana, a legendary sword and encounters with unusual companions. Its action RPGs combine weapon-based battles with colourful worlds, while individual games find different ways to shape your journey.
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AI review
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An inviting premise for players who want constructing the world to be part of their RPG journey.
Artifact placement could make discovering a new location feel connected to a decision you made on the map. The encounter toggle offers more control over exploration, while the soundtrack choice may appeal to players interested in either the original music or its rearrangement.
Strengths
- Creating locations through artifacts could give exploration a stronger sense of authorship.
- Selectable music provides a direct way to choose between the original and rearranged presentation.
Weaknesses
- If you prefer following a ready-made route, deciding where to place artifacts may feel like additional planning.
Who it is for: Players drawn to map construction, quest-based exploration and storybook-style action RPGs.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Creating locations before following their quests could make map decisions a meaningful part of choosing what to do next. | Reviewed | 7.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Linking artifact placement with new locations could appeal to players who enjoy shaping the setting as well as exploring it. | Reviewed | 6.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Storybook-style visuals and a choice of musical arrangements may suit players who enjoy treating presentation as part of the journey. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The encounter toggle offers a practical way to reduce combat interruptions when the player's immediate goal is exploration. | Reviewed | 7.3 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Square Enix
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Release date
- Jun 24, 2021
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- Equipment-driven ProgressionLevel ProgressionExplorationReplayableLong-term ProgressionFantasySide-scrollingClass BuildsReal-time CombatSolo-friendlyMelee CombatLocal Co-opStory-driven2D Graphics
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single playerMultiplayerCo-op
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideJun 24, 2021
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com