Trials of Mana revives the once Japan-only entry as a colourful 3D remake with a branching class system. Real-time combat is fluid yet simple, and the tone stays resolutely classic. Charming, nostalgic and easy to recommend to action-RPG fans.
Your verdict
Category
Action RPG1 player12+
Description
A 3D remake of the quest where you choose three heroes from six to save the Mana. Published by Square Enix, released worldwide in 2020. Real-time combat, classes that evolve, plots that diverge with your trio, a bright world and orchestral themes.
Trials of Mana review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Hiroki Kikuta revisits his own themes and re-records them, weaving the original score's emotion into the warmth of live arrangements. Pastoral melodies, orchestral swells and faithful reprises wrap the adventure in rekindled nostalgia. Being able to toggle between classic and modern versions makes this revival a treat for the ears.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Picking three heroes from six changes not just the party but the cinematics and final boss, a real invitation to start over. Beyond the main story, advanced classes, a skill tree to shape and a brand-new post-game chapter add a sizeable layer. This replayability built on combinations underpins the longevity of this action-RPG remake.
Technical info
💾6 GB📅24/04/2020
Published by Square Enix
Trials of Mana (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Reborn from a 90s action-RPG, the duels in Trials of Mana unfold in open arenas where dodging, charging your gauge and unleashing flashy class strikes decide everything. Each elemental guardian, from the towering Benevodons to stone giants, sets its own rhythm and tells, while the vivid staging turns every clash into a spike of intensity.
