Trials of Mana Reviews
Trials of Mana is the best entry in the franchise since 1999's Legend of Mana.
Trials of Mana is a faithful remake with a deep and engaging combat system. However, compared to the modern era, it fails to resurrect the Mana series as one of the past kings of RPG
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Trials of Mana brings the original Seiken Densetsu III experience to new and old fans while offering more content to engage in. The simple and fun combat system pairs greatly with an ability system that is easy to understand. Although it has flaws carried over from the original game, Trials of Mana is an enjoyable experience from start to finish.
For fans of more modern entries in the genre like Kingdom Hearts or recent titles in the Ys or Tales series, Trials of Mana is a chance to discover a missing link which stays true to its 16-bit roots while improving the experience in numerous ways.
The Mana series makes a spectacular splash on the Switch, but does this remake take on some new problematic elements?
Twenty-five years is a long time and nothing better than bringing back a classic video game with a great remake that will please old and new fans alike. Its visual appeal is impeccable, although it's true that better arrangements could have been made in the gameplay and design instead of being so conservative.
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Its characters already lacked personality, and the 3D makeover is mostly successful at bringing that deficiency into sharper relief.
Trials of Mana on Nintendo Switch is a great way to experience Square Enix's newest remake.
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.
But more than that — whether it was simplicity, or cleanliness, or maybe just good old-fashioned nostalgia — there was something immensely charming about the entire experience.
Trials of Mana is a graphically overhauled remake of a SNES classic, but it doesn't quite do enough to reach mythic status.
While we have all been drooling over FF7’s shiny new remake, you should give a moment to appreciate Trials as well. A title that just last year was still only available in Japan has now, not only finally gotten localized but a full-blown Remake as well.
Trials of Mana is a really good remake that surprises me a lot! In first 2 hours, i even taught about giving up the game and leave it forever. But i gave it another 2 hours and now i played it for 52 hours and completed it twice with all 6 characters. This game has a real magic if you give it a chance. There are many cool elements for fans of RPGs, even for a gamer like me that is really in love with dark hardcore RPGs like Souls. In the end, Trials of Mana is a game that entertains you for many hours, only if you give it a chance and Be patient with it in 1-2 first hours of the game.
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Trials of Mana is an escape from reality many of us can use these days. The plot is easy to follow, generally lighthearted, and as mentioned combat is about as easy as it comes. The beginning eight hours or so are very slow-paced, but once the first chapter is cleared, things really pick up. The graphical overhaul leaves a bit to be desired, but the audio work makes up for this, even with the occasionally cheesy dialogue or overdone acting. While RPGs have come a long way since the '90s, Trials of Mana stays true to its roots as a game most everyone can enjoy.
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.
Overall, I think Trials of Mana is a great remake.
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.
A game that makes up for its relatively low budget by having a lot of soul and an enchanting world coupled with an engaging battle system. A clear improvement over the Secret of Mana remake.
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Trials of Mana is a good modernisation of a nearly 25-year-old game, but it’s also one that was obviously held back.
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.