This is mostly done through the addition of voice acting and some dialogue changes. Square Enix tried to inject more personality into a tale about a boy recovering a legendary sword that in turn sets him on a world-saving quest.
I enjoyed the trip down memory lane, but the Secret of Mana remake is middling in every way.Īs a 25-year-old game, Secret of Mana’s story is straightforward and occasionally campy. Sadly, Square Enix’s attempt to update the classic doesn’t live up the original’s legacy, nor does it improve its more problematic elements. A remake seemed like a wonderful way to resurrect this important game, giving longtime fans a chance to revisit it while allowing new players to take in the experience with modern mechanics.
It kickstarted the Mana franchise and set a high bar that the series has yet to hit again. As an early action/RPG, Secret of Mana helped popularize the genre with its cooperative elements and impressive creativity.
