Trials of Mana Reviews

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IGN
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Apr 22, 2020

Trials of Mana is a great remake of a 16-bit classic, but its 16-bit roots are often hard to ignore.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 24, 2020
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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
5 / 10
May 1, 2020

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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7.8 / 10.0
Apr 22, 2020

This action/RPG excels in its fast-paced combat and intense boss battles, but a few frustrating elements ruin the enjoyment

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GameSpot
Top Critic
6 / 10
Apr 22, 2020

Trials of Mana adds modern hooks to an obscure classic JRPG, but fluid combat is held back by some frustrating choices.

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USgamer
Top Critic
Apr 22, 2020

Trials of Mana is a strong remake of the classic 2D Super Famciom RPG that Western fans pined after for so very, very long. Its story is a bit weak, Charlotte's English voice acting might make you retch, and there's some notable repetition in the game's environments, but fighting through enemy hordes feels great. It's a considerable step above the 2018 revamp of Secret of Mana, so no worries there.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 2, 2020

Ultimately, remaking old games can be tough, but at a base level, the goal is pretty simple: To bring the best bits of an old game to life in a way that a new audience can appreciate. Trials of Mana accomplishes this goal handily.

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8 / 10
Apr 22, 2020

Trials of Mana is an exciting new step for the Mana series, breathing new, fully 3D life into a SNES classic that was left inaccessible to English fans for decades. The inventive and memorable story of the original game blends perfectly with the flashy new real-time combat system, and while muddy textures and a lack of co-op prove to somewhat sour the experience, this is still a stellar action RPG remake that anyone can get a kick out of.

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80 / 100
Apr 22, 2020

A faithful remake that bring us back to the golden age of the JRPG. It might be even too faithful, as some aspects have become stall... But some others are as relevant today as the were in the original game, proving that Trials of Mana/Seiken Densetsu 3 is a true gem.

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8 / 10
Apr 22, 2020

It has its problems and its quirks, but I've greatly enjoyed Trials of Mana. I would easily call this the best RPG remake that Square's made in a long time. At least I would if that other Square Enix RPG remake didn't exist.

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IGN Italy
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Apr 22, 2020

While not perfect, this remake manages to make a 1995 classic fit for modern standards. Respecting its past, Trials of Mana is a fun and highly replayable JRPG action.

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8.4 / 10.0
Apr 22, 2020

Trias of Mana is a good example of how to make a current remake for a title that in the 16-bit era was considered a masterpiece. It's classic when you need it and reinvents only where it's needed. It has errors, but also successes that make it one of the most direct, colorful and friendly JRPGs of this generation. It offers the virtues of the original and also many others inherited from games like Dragon Quest XI.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 5, 2020

Trials of Mana on Nintendo Switch is a great way to experience Square Enix's newest remake.

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8 / 10.0
May 5, 2020

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.

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May 4, 2020

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.

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75 / 100
May 4, 2020

Trials of Mana is a wonderful reimagining of the 1995 classic. It's an almost endlessly replayable RPG thanks to the roster of characters, class system, and incredible new game plus. However, it's held back from greatness by a terrible english dub, poor performance on Switch, and the lack of multiplayer especially leaves a large hole in an otherwise enjoyable experience.

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Windows Central
Rebecca Spear
Top Critic
Apr 29, 2020

Trials of Mana gives modern features to a lesser-known classic. Combat tends to be overly simple, and the story is really basic, but it's still a fun, colorful adventure for JRPG fans to experience.

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GameMAG
Ilya (OkaRin)
Top Critic
8 / 10
Sep 20, 2020

If only Square Enix dropped subpar english dubbing and instead focused their efforts on more polished visuals and multiplayer modes, the game could have been a perfect remake.

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8 / 10
Apr 29, 2020

Trials of Mana is an entertaining game with grating, simple characters and a subpar story, but the fast action and colorful exploration make up for those issues.

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Apr 28, 2020

Trials of Mana is an exciting remake and Square Enix should be praised for making a new experience as close to the original as possible.

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