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Trials of Mana

Square Enix · Apr 24, 2020

PC · Series X|S · PS4 · Switch · Android · iOS

Teen

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the Goddess of Mana drew forth the Sword of Mana to smite the eight Benevodons, monsters of destruction. She sealed the horrors inside the eight Mana Stones, bringing the realm back from the brink. Weakened from rebuilding the world, the Goddess changed herself into a tree and fell into a deep sleep for many years. However, the forces of evil soon sought to free the Benevodons to gain control of the world. They started a terrible war to further their plot and destabilize the kingdoms. Peace was at an end. Mana itself began to disappear from the world and the Mana Tree started to wither...

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PC

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 9.2

Xbox Series X|S

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 8.6

PlayStation 4

Critic 7.7 (30 critics) · Gamer 9.3

8.2

Nintendo Switch

Critic 7.4 (21 critics) · Gamer 9.3

8.1

Android

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 8.4

iOS

Critic 8.0 (2 critics) · No ratings yet

Critic reviews

  • Hey Poor Player

    Andrew Thornton · Nov 02, 2024

    7.0
    Despite this, Trials of Mana is still fun, and that goes a long way. Combat feels good, and its structure is unique. This remake is no modern classic, and by the end of my journey, I was ready to move on to something else, but I’m glad modern players will finally get to see a version of a game that some of us have waited so long for. Those with Game Pass should absolutely check it out there. RPG fans who don’t have Microsoft’s subscription service may want to consider some of 2024’s other major releases first, but there’s still a good time to be had here.
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  • Push Square

    Robert Ramsey · Aug 09, 2022

    7.0
    As a result, its storytelling and characters are one-note and largely forgettable — hampered further by awkward cutscenes and dodgy English voice acting — but its nicely paced gameplay feels surprisingly fresh in a time when modern RPGs have a tendency to drag on for hundreds of hours. What's more, its simple but smooth and effective combat system makes for some moreish action. All in all, Trials of Mana is a delightful throwback.
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  • 148Apps

    Campbell Bird · Jul 30, 2021

    8.0
    Trials of Mana is a fun action rpg, provided you're looking for some satisfying combat and aren't too worried about much else. There's definitely some things left to be desired with this remake, but the mobile version still makes a really strong case for itself as a great rpg to play on your phone or tablet.
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  • Touch Arcade

    Shaun Musgrave · Jul 26, 2021

    8.0
    Trials of Mana is an enjoyable action-RPG with a lot to offer, and fans of the genre or the Mana series in particular would do well to give it their attention. As is always the case with Square Enix’s titles, the price is relatively high compared to many other mobile games.
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  • Darkstation

    James Robinson · May 27, 2020

    5.0
    All in all, I did not really enjoy Trials of Mana. It feels rushed, cheaply made, and the gameplay just doesn’t engage me. I realize this may be a frustrating opinion for fans of the series (who are very passionate), but this game just isn’t for me and I feel like it is not put together or balanced very well. If you’re already a big fan of the series, you might find this title to be quite enjoyable. As it is, though, I find it to be a bit of a mess.
  • App Trigger

    Justin O'Riley · May 18, 2020

    7.5
    With remakes of classic video games becoming a popular trend over the last few years, Trials of Mana may not stand up as tall as more heralded remakes Final Fantasy VII or Resident Evil 2. However, it’s still a fun action RPG that belongs in the collection of any fan of the Mana series.
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Gamer reviews

  • YumYumGameGame

    Feb 23, 2023 · Switch

    8.0

    A Great Remake for a Great Action RPG Port

    For those who have the Nintendo Switch console and were envious of players who have played Final Fantasy VII Remake, don't put yourself down because SquareEnix just released TRIALS OF MANA. It is the third entry of the MANA Series and it is a remake from the ground up. The original game was released on the Switch on the "Collection of Mana" series. If you have played the demo of this game, please do not delete it until you have purchased the full game. It will utilize the SAVED DATA from the demo version and port it onto the full game. Once you have done that, you will start where you left off from the demo. This is a great game. never i have realized that i would like to play this a whole day on a handheld. Although there are some areas in the game where I do not like, where you have to use the right analog stick to move the camera angle where it sometimes blocks your view from an area of the game. The developers should have made it to readjust the angle of the camera especially when you are in the middle of a battle (but that was just my only gripe). TRIALS OF MANA delivered to the fans of the series and for those rpg players. The soundtrack is perfect and there is an option if you like the new soundtrack or the classic soundtrack. Graphics are great in this game, though you may have to play it on DOCK MODE because you may have to bring the screen closer to you to read it. It's still legible but I recommend playing with your big tv. You will appreciate how well they really made the game from scratch. Voice dub is a niche for me because I still have to read the subtitles below. Some fans prefer the Japanese dub over the English one. But at least you have your options. TRIALS OF MANA is great and I only have played it in a few hours (without playing the demo) and is a big big big recommendation from me. When you get the chance to get the physical copy, it is definitely worth it. But if you cannot wait, it is now available to download on Nintendo eShop.

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  • Newbie2017

    Dec 20, 2022 · Switch

    10

    Trials of Mana

    This game has been stuck in Japan since 1995 you couldn't play this game in English officially until 2019 with the "Collection of Mana" release. The remake gave the franchise a revamp it needed since most titles are actually stuck on the GB/GBA/DS era making it more accessible to modern consoles. This JRPG does not disappoint, with great gameplay, graphics, and voiceover which was a nice addition. Each character has a storyline that will unlock depending on the party members you select during your first play through encouraging replayability (took me about 40 hrs to unlock all storylines). Picked this up for retail at $29.99 but have seen this title as low as $15.99. It does have a demo that can carry over if you decide to buy the game. It's easily a hidden gem for me.

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  • Hassan Amerzag

    Nov 19, 2021 · Switch

    8.1

    Trials of Mana

    A good rpg

  • Roy Ling

    Jan 18, 2021 · PS4

    5.0

    I could only give it a 5 solely because of the gameplay was fun and exciting. I felt like the game is done in a rush, story-tellings are very bad when there are so many good examples out there.

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  • agung wahyu

    Oct 27, 2020 · Switch

    8.3

    the gameplay is great, but the story is very bad

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