Shinyaku Seiken Densetsu on GBA, Japanese version of the Secret of Mana remake. Splendid graphics, fluid action system, enchanted Mana world. A high-quality action RPG.
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Category
Action RPG1 player12+
Description
Action RPG developed by Square Enix and published in Japan in March 2006. Sister and Duran travel a magical world to rescue elemental spirits captured by dark forces. Real-time combat system and enriched character actions, duo dungeon exploration, two possible endings based on the chosen character and the Seiken Densetsu series universe. Remake of the original Famicom game known in the West as Sword of Mana.
Shinyaku Seiken Densetsu review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,01 GB📅09/03/2006
Published by Square Enix
Shinyaku Seiken Densetsu (GBA) price, value & rarity
Is Shinyaku Seiken Densetsu still worth playing in 2026?
A Japanese remake of the very first Seiken Densetsu, Shinyaku Seiken Densetsu reinvents the founding action RPG of the Mana series with superb pixel art, an enriched combat and crafting system and a reworked storyline. The enchanting art direction, the exploration and the collecting keep a definite charm, despite sometimes shaky balancing and uneven storytelling. The language barrier remains. A polished pick for fans of Japanese action RPG and lovers of the Mana series.
