Trials of Mana
Build a party of three heroes and fight in a 3D action RPG where protagonist selection changes the story, while Light and Dark class paths shape each character's abilities.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.8 / 10
About this game
Trials of Mana remakes Seiken Densetsu 3 as a 3D action RPG. Choose three heroes from six protagonists to form your party. Your lead character and companions influence how their intertwined story develops, making the initial lineup a narrative decision as well as a combat choice. In battle, jump, launch aerial attacks and move around enemies to attack from another angle. Leveling supplies Training Points for character upgrades, while Light and Dark class paths open different attacks and magic options. Progression therefore includes deciding how to develop the heroes you selected. Character voices and newly arranged music accompany the adventure, and an additional episode continues the journey after the ending.
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
AI reviews are subjective assessments, not player ratings. See each review for its evidence and limitations.Published date:
Likely to appeal to players who enjoy shaping a small party while taking direct action in combat.
Party selection and branching classes can make character development feel personal, because the same choices also influence the story or available actions. Jumping and flanking add a positional element for players who want more than menu-based build planning.
Strengths
- Choosing the protagonist and companions can connect investment in a party to the narrative being followed.
- Class branches and Training Point upgrades offer complementary ways to plan character growth.
Weaknesses
- The single-player format does not suit players hoping to control the party cooperatively.
Who it is for: Players who like character-led fantasy adventures, deliberate party development and combat involving movement around enemies.
Play notes: Because the lineup affects the story, selecting only for combat roles may leave a personally interesting character's perspective outside the chosen party.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Class development and a post-ending episode provide distinct progression stages, without establishing how long or evenly paced those stages feel. | Reviewed | 7.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The combination of positional attacks and class planning can satisfy players who want action decisions and character-building decisions to coexist. | Reviewed | 8.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Voiced characters and arranged music may help players connect the party's personalities with the fantasy journey. | Reviewed | 7.7 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Pro Controller support offers an alternative for players who prefer a conventional gamepad for the action controls. | Reviewed | 6.8 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Square Enix
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Release date
- Apr 24, 2020
- 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
- FantasyMain Story 20–50 HoursLevel ProgressionSolo-friendlyLong-term Progression3D GraphicsExplorationTurn-based CombatThird PersonStory-driven
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideApr 24, 2020
Game gallery
Sources
- mana.square-enix-games.comSource revision: 1
- mana.square-enix-games.com