Trials of Mana Reviews
Trials of Mana is a satisfyingly impressive remake, honoring the original SNES classic while also possessing its own brilliance. The addition of cutscenes adds depth to the narrative, the updates to gameplay only help the already noteworthy experience, and the rearranged soundtrack is respectfully magnificent. The voice acting and visuals have their missteps, while having their strengths as well, and the flaws of the original’s narrative remain present, yet Trials of Mana, as a whole, is most definitely a fun and satisfying experience. And so, whether you’re a newcomer or a veteran of the Mana series, Trials of Mana will assuredly captivate and please.
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.
Review in Russian | Read full review
For fans of Secret of Mana in the West, this is your best chance to play the sequel that could have been.
This is the first game attached to Square-Enix that’s genuinely impressed me in over 8 years; the amount of detail put into translating the art into something totally different but nevertheless nostalgic is mind-boggling, and it’s possibly more impressive that the team behind this knew which things could be changed/replaced without undermining the entire project. Trials of Mana is how remakes should be done.
The Trials of Mana remake is by no means a bad game. It is beautiful, with a strong combat system that keeps players engaged until the very end.
Review in Greek | Read full review
The Trials of Mana remake is an excellent remake. A full 3D adaptation of a 2D Super Nintendo game has its challenges, which Square Enix faced in their first two efforts in this franchise let alone their other titles.
Traditional JRPG is back with revamped 3D Graphics and favorite heroes. With some weak points, but still enjoyable.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
For anyone who has not played a Mana game before then you really can not go wrong with this version
Trials of Mana is one of the finest 16-bit ports that a publisher has ever put together. With a joyfull soundtrack, a well thought-out RPGsystem, a dreamy visual look and replay value that is rarely seen even in contemporary competition, this mid-tier release is much closer to top-tier players like Dragon Quest XII and is worth an uncomromising recommendation.
Review in German | Read full review
Trials of Mana is a great example of how to do a remake, bringing a classic to modern day while sticking closely to its roots. Improved battle mechanics, visuals, and soundtrack are great additions, but at times poor AI and jarring transitions are a bit of a letdown. Overall though, combat and the upgrade system kept me engaged and coming back for more.
With plenty of old-school charm, fantastic visuals and robust, fast-paced combat, Trials of Mana is a fantastic remake of an underappreciated ’90s classic.
Staying faithful to the original while modernizing key aspects, Trials of Mana 2020 keeps what made the 1995 classic special.
Trials of Mana is an authentic remake and an RPG that originates clearly from another era. That is also its focus when it comes to which type of gamer it refers to. This one's for the old school class.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Trials of Mana doesn't deliver an epic, groundbreaking narrative in 2020, but folks looking for a fun, vibrant action-RPG will enjoy their time here.
It won’t soon dethrone the likes of Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest, but it's nonetheless a faithful remake that’s sure to satisfy Mana fans.
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.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Trials of Mana is a game I struggle to recommend to the vast majority of people reading this. Though hidden behind a great soundtrack and colourful visuals, it stands as a dated game, complete with a frustrating storyline and a largely unenjoyable combat experience.
Overall though, Trials of Mana is a visually impressive game with fun combat and engaging characters. It's a game I would definitely recommend to fans of the series or any JRPG fans out there as it's a solid remake that offers players a better way to play the original game.
Trials of Mana is not a remake, as it has remained in the past despite its new look, and in most cases has made little effort to modernize. The shortcomings of the gameplay section, from the lack of fast track and backtracking to the lack of variety, along with the game's story weaknesses in terms of expanding the details of its characters, have made us not have much joy in this remake. Only go for this game if you are looking for a new Japanese role-playing game or are curious to know what Trials of Mana are all about. Otherwise, it is better to wait until a significant discount.
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