Visions of Mana Reviews
A beautiful JRPG that invites us to live a new adventure that revolves around the mana tree and that will make us have very fun and entertaining times.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Visions of Mana brings the Mana formula to the modern day, providing a beautiful game that is a blast to play. Some slight problems keep it from being a truly amazing game, though.
Visions of Mana is a whimsical adventure that's filled with character and beautiful sights. I took great pleasure in traversing its colourful world and even though it doesn't do anything particularly revolutionary, it's sure to melt your heart as you play. 🐇
Exciting combat, a deeply rewarding class system, and likable characters make Visions of Mana a great comeback for this classic RPG series.
After eighteen years, the Mana series' new entry, Visions of Mana, proves that the franchise hasn't gone anywhere.
Visions of Mana is an enjoyable adventure that doesn't push the boundaries but serves as a solid series entry for fans and newcomers alike.
A commendable comeback for the series, capable of offering a beautiful, bittersweet story and captivating gameplay in its liveliness.
Review in Italian | Read full review
The 15-year wait for the saga has been good for this brand new installment, as it has a depth of gameplay worthy of the best RPGs of the moment. Its great customization of each character's play style is very addictive and its artistic style and setting are beautiful, but it is also weighed down by a story with good ideas but improvable execution and an exploration that does not stand out.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Visions of Mana is a traditional JRPG with a dramatic story and well-developed characters that gets a little more boring outside of the main storyline.
Review in Russian |
Visions of Mana is the first mainline Mana game in nearly two decades and, despite some issues, is a great step forward for the series.
Visions is an excellent addition to Square Enix's Mana series and fans of the series will be excited with changes presented with the title. That said, the gameplay plays it safe at times, and can be a bit stale at times. Still, if you like the series, you'll enjoy Visions of Mana.
Visions of Mana has a great gift: it's a game that understood perfectly what it was meant to be: an adventure faithful to the franchise. So the developers went to the roots of Seiken Densetsu to understand exactly what it was that made it such a beloved series in the Super Famicom years. In doing so, they created an adventure that expresses feelings of nostalgia, but at the same time reminds us that the medium has come on leaps and bounds in the last 30 years.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Visions of Mana is extremely close to greatness. The core combat system is a lot of fun, and I'd adore seeing it come back in a more polished form in a future game. The graphics tend to look amazing, and it captures the tone and feel of a Mana title well. A lackluster main plot and a seriously rushed second half tend to drag down the experience, and some of the technical hitches are disruptive. Despite this, I'd argue that Visions of Mana is probably one of the best titles in the franchise and should be a fun time for Mana fans.
Visions of Mana is a return to an old game series with an acceptable and visually appealing impact. It’s always heartwarming when even newcomers to the series can enjoy the new game. In Visions of Mana, you take on the roles of various heroes embarking on a journey toward the Mana Tree. Sometimes, you’ll engage in battles with diverse creatures, other times you’ll find pleasure in listening to the conversations of accompanying characters, and occasionally you’ll explore the environment to discover items. The game’s somewhat dated design for side quests and its failure to fully utilize the open-world gameplay potential, alongside other shortcomings, hinder Square Enix’s product from achieving its full potential. However, for those who love many classic Japanese role-playing games and seek a simple, soothing narrative experience, there are plenty of reasons to enjoy Visions of Mana. Especially noteworthy is how the game occasionally surpasses expectations, such as through its excellent class system, which makes combat with various playable characters exciting and varied. By the way, even after hours of playing Visions of Mana, I never grew tired of admiring its eye-catching visuals and listening to its captivating music. Cheers to a good JRPG experience!
Review in Persian | Read full review
Visions of Mana perfectly introduces the Mana franchise to the modern format of the gaming industry, while still conveying the feel of a classic JRPG. This game is one of those fun role-playing games that can immerse you for hours in its beautiful fantasy world and charming characters, and at the same time, it doesn't try to appear too complicated.
Review in Persian | Read full review
A fun romp through a fairytale world, one that does not necessarily excel in any one aspect but nonetheless manages to produce a cohesive whole that is a joy to play.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
From the stunning, emotion-filled prologue to when the credits roll, Visions of Mana is a spectacular journey that is more than just a visual delight. Understanding the magic system and switching mana elements once obtained is not hard for newcomers to the series to understand. The captivating story is elevated with the memorable soundtrack, and all the characters were likeable. It has its flaws, especially post-game, but overall it is a great introduction to the legendary series and without doubt will lead newer fans to explore older titles, and hope for a new one in the future.
Visions of Mana's earnestness and positives outweigh its negatives by a sizeable amount. At the very least, old-school 90s RPG fans should be glad that Square Enix did not forget about this classic series, now with a few more bells and whistles to make it quite a ride.
Despite my few nitpicks I had a great time with Visions of Mana. The story is fantastic and watching these characters grow as the adventure went on was pure joy. The world felt full and there were lots of hidden things to find while exploring each map. The combat is fun and having all the different classes for each character gave it lots of variety. While it took me around 30 hours to complete the main quest I left a lot undone with this one. There were plenty of upgrades, monsters and even a post story that I still need to get to. I feel this one is well worth the $59.99 price tag to fans of the series and newcomers alike.
Visions of Mana does a brilliant job of rebooting the classic series for the modern age. Just enough nostalgia, innovating on previous systems with real-time battle mechanics to appeal to those who find turn-based systems a tad too dull. With a story full of sacrifice and duty, it provides an interesting backdrop to the action. While the pacing is a tad off at times and the voice acting is a little contentious, this game shines in its combat, customization, and presentation.