SQUARE ENIX invites players to discover the beloved magical adventures of Randi, Primm and Popoi in a brand-new remake of Secret of Mana available today for the PS4 computer and digitally on the PlayStation Vita handheld and STEAM.
Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is a full remake of the original title that brings the complete experience of the legendary adventure to modern audiences. IT was a beautiful sprite-based experience that still stands as one of my favorite experiences from the days of the SNES.
This remake looks like a lifeless mess of bland 3D polygons that call to mind what they did to Mega Man on the PSP… Maybe I’m just an old cranky man, but 3D simply isn’t as beautiful as classic spire work, especially from an artistic point of view. Still, the game might be good, so I’ll check it out this weekend.
The game includes local multiplayer for up to three friends, as well as new features:
- Brand-New Presentation – Revamped visuals in high-definition 3D and additional voice-overs bring the characters to life in new and exciting ways, while retaining the charm and personality of their original appearances.
- Rearranged Soundtrack – The game includes a newly arranged musical score, as well as the option to play with the classic soundtrack.
- New Interlude Episodes– Building upon the charm of the original, new narrative scenes provide extra insight into this magical Mana-filled world.
- Gameplay Adjustments – Play the definitive version of the classic game with new features to update the game for modern hardware, including shortcuts, autosave, improved AI controls and more.
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