As far back as 1995, a new RPG was released in Japan: Seiken Densetsu 3. Sequel to the ancient Secret of Mana, it quickly gained critical acclaim and a group of fans.
25 years later, it has completely recovered its claim on the PlayStation 4 – Mana Tests. And when we say remake, what it means – this is a complete re-imagining of the previous game, made for today's viewers.
The game was launched in two days on April 24 and has kept everything that made the first game so popular in its native Japan – quirky characters, fantasy world, fast-paced gameplay and memorable music. But it also includes new product mechanics, deeper fights, better visualization and much more.
Here's a quick look at some of the new and improved features:
What has been improved
Drawings
To say graphics are better in the new Trials of Mana is an understatement! The game has been released with a lot of visual appeal – from the characters to the world itself, all bursting with details and color.
But the legacy of the first game is still clear. The team is very focused on capturing the unique look of the original characters, enemies and locations. For example, take a look at a swordsman with a sword here:
The pixel art that had been (admittedly good) was used well in 3D. Every detail in the original is there, from his arrogant attitude to his red-haired man, but he is much more detailed and is much healthier than before. I mean, her solitude is a great example of how technology has progressed in 25 years!
Fighting
The new action RPG features a totally powerful, fast, fluid and tricky reboot system. It's about using combos, battlefield controls and special attacks at the right time to inflict maximum damage.
It's a totally different fighting system in the 1995 & # 39; s game – but of course it should be. The real Mana experiments take place in a 2D plane, so you didn't have to worry about enemies going above or below you.
But 3D space is… well, 3D. Bullets and enemies can move around, and fights must be re-painted to survive. For example, you can now jump, perform flight attacks, senseless enemies and more.
It is very important to look at your stand in battle. Enemies can attack you on all sides, attack you with attacks, and send powerful strikes at you – if you are on your way, they will be hurt.
It all adds up to satisfying battles that only get more strategy and more satisfying as you progress through the game.
Music
The trend of modern platforms such as the PlayStation 4 means that Hiroki Kikuta's excellent composer sounds better than ever – and that's saying something!
The latest game adds new resources and arrangements that bring these unforgettable songs to life like never before. But you don't need us to tell you – if you want to try the demo and spend any time in Rabite Forest, that tune might be firmly implanted in your head now!
What's new
The developers of the Trials of Mana have not only increased what is already in the Trials of Mana – they've also added loads of new features, from extra numbers to new mechanics that deepen the game's RPG elements.
For example, the full game includes:
New Ability Program
Whenever you reach the Trials of Mana, you'll receive a TP (which represents Training Points by the way, not what you think). You can use TP for all kinds of new character upgrades.
Some of these are useful exercises, such as increased attack power, or extra life. Some can give you completely new moves for you to go to battle – and that's not the same as face-to-face.
There are over 300 opening skills in this game, and they allow you to build your character the way you want.
New Voiceover
As you would expect from a 1995 RPG, the Trials of Mana didn't include any dialogue. Not so in the new game. It features fully functional scenes, helping the character of the characters shine brighter than ever.
New story
When starting Tries of Mana, you must select three characters (from a selection of six) to build your team. Recounting your experiences will play differently depending on the heroes you choose.
Regardless of who you go with, the Trials of Mana remake features new news items to present.
New classes
We dance around this to avoid the best spoilers, but somewhere in the Trials of Mana's standard story, you'll be able to change the character's section. In short, this changes their role in combat, giving them access to new strengths and abilities.
As with the original Trials of Mana, there are many classes available, but this new version includes something else.
When you finish this story, you will have the opportunity to seek Grade 4. Not only will it change your look, it will give you a new way to play the game!
As you know, The temptations of Mana a complete update to the first game. This is a little taste of what is expected and we hope you enjoy digging into this RPG action this Friday.
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