Legend of Mana

"While it feels like Legend of Mana&s;s issues could&s;ve been easily ironed out with a low budget remake rather than a remaster, the game was still a delight to play through and is still the hidden gem of the Mana …"

"To a certain type of player, Legend of Mana is likely to be considered the perfect remaster. It touches up the visuals, but not too much. It makes quality-of-life changes, but preserves the original design and difficulty – warts and …"

"For the most part, the changes that the new HD remaster brings are welcome ones. Not only because these changes add and improve upon what makes Legend of Mana a good game, but because they also make the game accessible …"

"Legend of Mana is as it&s;s always been: an alluring puzzle of an RPG."

"Though it never reaches grand heights, the Legend of Mana remaster is a solid adventure that wonderfully translates the PS1 title onto modern hardware."

"Legend of Mana: Remastered is a difficult game to love. It&s;s opaque, the plot needs to be pried from its hiding place, and it makes you struggle to enjoy it. If that works for you, it&s;ll work extremely well. There&s;s …"

"All these years later it’s a treat to revisit the world of Legend of Mana in any form, much less through an HD modern lens. It’s still unlike just about anything else out there."

"Legend of Mana is back on modern consoles after more than 20 years, and it&s;s still quite enjoyable despite some gameplay wrinkles."

"‎Is Legend ‎‎of Mana‎‎worth it ? This is an answer that varies depending on what each player is looking for. If you want to try something different and taste it accompanied by the great work that M2 did, this is …"

"A hidden masterpiece that should not be missed by those who miss the taste of classic J-RPGs."

"Legend of Mana Remaster is a great game that goes against the traditional forms of storytelling to create a unique adventure. With the monster taming and variety within the Land Make system, completing this game is a colossal feat and …"

"Legend of Mana Remastered is a decent entry level action RPG for children thanks to its easy combat and seemingly wholesome setting. The various dialects characters speak in make for amusing reading with kids and the simple co-op action is …"

"Legend of Mana&s;s Remastered is a golden opportunity to rediscover one of the lesser-known episodes of the historic Square-Enix series. Although certain playful and narrative elements show the signs of the time, there is no denying some intriguing ideas that …"

"It won&s;t certainly please veryone due to a peculiar storytelling style and worldbuilding mechanics, but Legend of Mana is still a unique, gorgeous and replayable JRPG that deserved a second chance on modern consoles. Give it a chance if you&s;d …"

"There is no question that players would welcome a gameplay experience more refined by better system upgrades to explore this wondrous world, but Legend of Mana remains enjoyable despite this. If you’re patient with the murky controls, can get lost …"

"On the surface, this game has all the ingredients to make a great RPG. The graphics are gorgeous, the soundtrack is infectious, the combat is approachable yet complex, and there’s a ton of replay value. Unfortunately, the disparate pieces don’t …"

"It might be a bit obtuse, but Any fan of 2D JRPGs must experience Legend of Mana. It was released when they were at their zenith, a time when it seemed like every month Square Enix was dropping a new …"

"The Legend of Mana Remaster plays things a bit too safe with its combat system, but this action RPG still proves to be a worthwhile experience. Any old-school Mana fan will not be disappointed."

"A timeless classic marred by conflicting visual identities and a disjointed formula, Legend of Mana is an experimental PS1-era title that planted the seed for many of Square&s;s greatest RPGs to come in future years."

"Overall, the Legend of Mana Remaster is a strong return for the classic title. Even if some elements haven’t aged well, it still maintains its novelty all these years after its release. So long as you have the patience to …"

"It’s hard to fully condemn Legend of Mana Remastered, because the original game’s choices are unusual, and some players will certainly find merit in its hands-off approach to steering the gameplay. Others, however, will undoubtedly find the lack of direction …"

"Legend of Mana was already a fantastic experience when it first released, and this brand new HD release has helped make it all the more endearing."

"The remastering process didn&s;t address the shortcomings of the gameplay of Legend of Mana. Yet, its vibrant world, full of memorable characters drawn to life by astonishing visuals and new orchestral scores, is as good as ever."

"In effect, Legend of Mana is less interested in being a JRPG as it is a story of immersion. You’re given these truly beautiful, art gallery-worthy environments to explore, these eclectic, memorable characters to interact with, and a narrative that …"

"It&s;s easy to see why this was such a polarizing title upon release. There&s;s a lot to love here, but Legend of Mana can be tiring in how much it likes to play &s;hard to get&s;. All the ingredients and …"

"Legend of Mana Remastered rounds out the 90s Mana titles to be brought onto modern consoles in a true-to-form remaster. Updated visuals and new features are certainly a nice touch, even if the narrative can be a challenge to earn. …"

"I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to PlayStation Mana past, even with a handful of antiquated ideas and nagging frustrations. Legend of Mana is a game I would recommend to anyone hankering for an RPG that&s;s a little off the beaten …"

"Back to life another gem from squaresoft stable. Legend of Mana Remastered was on track to shine again, but a few shortcomings don&s;t allow the PS4 game to spread its wings as it deserves."

"Legend of Mana has not missed a step in the 25 years since its original launch, and is a must-try for Xbox owners with Xbox Game Pass."

"Legend of Mana is a beautiful game that, despite its flaws, creates a sense of adventure that few other RPGs can match."

"You&s;ll have to get used to the combat system as well, which does feel very dated. It&s;s not bad, but it&s;s incredibly basic and, by today&s;s standards, clunky. It boils down to running away from enemy attacks, and then running …"

"Legend of Mana is a game with wasted potential. For the old-school gamers it could be awesome, but newcomers to the series may not enjoy the experience as much."

"Legend of Mana is an experimental game, with lots of ideas and concepts mixed together in one product. The lack of a proper tutorial, as well as a number of smaller annoyances, make it an overall frustrating experience. There are …"

"Released more than two decades ago, The Legend of Mana amazed players with its striking art and soundtrack. It redefined the series with its more open-ended narrative and gameplay structure, and now it&s;s time for a whole new generation of …"

"Legend of Mana is a competent port of an odd little game, which is honestly an achievement for Square Enix. The fun of the original is intact, and small quality of life additions help ease the grind of &s;90s JRPG …"

"A beautiful modern rendering of a PlayStation classic, Legend of Mana retains both the charms and the problems from its initial release."

"This HD Remaster of Legend of Mana is a strange experience, somewhere in-between : with beautiful and wide landscapes, and a brilliant musical score, the game also offers some old and sometime repulsive gameplay mechanics, especially for newcomers. Legend of …"

"Legend of Mana is a beautiful game full of wonder and whimsy. Every time I hopped into this gorgeous remaster, I found myself grinning from ear to ear. Though I do not have experience with the original Legend of Mana, …"