Trials of Mana

"Its characters already lacked personality, and the 3D makeover is mostly successful at bringing that deficiency into sharper relief."

"Despite a few hiccups along the way, Trials of Mana is a worthy remake of the original and also serves as a great entry point for new fans."

"A faithful remake that bring us back to the golden age of the JRPG. It might be even too faithful, as some aspects have become stall... But some others are as relevant today as the were in the original game, …"

"Trials of Mana is an entertaining game with grating, simple characters and a subpar story, but the fast action and colorful exploration make up for those issues."

"Trials of Mana may represent a pleasant leap forward compared to the remake of its predecessor, but the end result still remains far from the current quality standards of PlayStation 4."

"Even with a dull story and flat characters, Trials of Mana&s;s fun, varied combat makes it easy to recommend to fans of action RPGs new and old."

"Trials of Mana is a faithful remake of a game many won&s;t have played. The care and attention it&s;s been given belies its simple visuals, resulting in a lovely RPG experience."

"Trials of Mana remakes a lost classic, improving it in a number of ways for new audiences. It has some rough edges, but branching classes and alternate storylines make it fun to experiment with and replay."

"Trials of Mana is a lacklustre remake of a masterpiece from another era. It&s;s nothing special, but old-fashioned JRPG fans might appreciate it if you turn a blind eye."

"Trials of Mana is a wonderful reimagining of the 1995 classic. It&s;s an almost endlessly replayable RPG thanks to the roster of characters, class system, and incredible new game plus. However, it&s;s held back from greatness by a terrible english …"

"While it may be a little too beholden to its SNES era roots in some ways, Trials of Mana is a solid remake that offers players an alternative way to experience what was not too long ago a Japanese exclusive …"

"Trials of Mana is a wonderful remake of a classic JRPG that most Westerners never experienced. More than that, it&s;s proof that Square Enix is willing to put in the work and learn from its past mistakes when updating old …"

"Beyond the bewildering decision to exclude multiplayer (and some truly awful characters), Trials of Mana is a very basic action RPG that might be good for kids or newcomers to the genre. Playing the game isn&s;t unpleasant, though it puts …"

"Trials of Mana is an exciting remake and Square Enix should be praised for making a new experience as close to the original as possible."

"Another fantastic remake from Square."

"An exciting remake that recalls a sense of fun by injecting the right amount of "new" into what made the original a classic."

"Whether you’ve played the original or not, Trials of Mana should be on your ARPG radar."

"Trials of Mana is the second big remake from Square Enix this year, and it holds its own as a fun and gorgeous gaming experience, even if the story is a little weak where it counts."

"Ultimately, remaking old games can be tough, but at a base level, the goal is pretty simple: To bring the best bits of an old game to life in a way that a new audience can appreciate. Trials of Mana …"

"Trials of Mana reworks the classic tale of the Mana Sword into something that feels completely fresh. Even if you already know the story beats by heart, this is a remake worth considering."

"Fans of the series will still be able to glean some enjoyment from seeing a classic title brought into the modern age, but everyone else won’t have much reason to dive into this flawed remake."

"This action/RPG excels in its fast-paced combat and intense boss battles, but a few frustrating elements ruin the enjoyment"

"At this point, the first three original Mana titles have all received remakes."

"Monotonous and listless remake of a Super Nintendo classic with a flat combat system, loveless game world and bland story."

"Trials of Mana is an exciting new step for the Mana series, breathing new, fully 3D life into a SNES classic that was left inaccessible to English fans for decades. The inventive and memorable story of the original game blends …"

"Trials of Mana is a great remake. Albeit the original game never came to the west until last year and most JRPG fans didn&s;t get the chance to play it, this new version of the japanese classic achieves in offering …"

"Trials of Mana on Nintendo Switch is a great way to experience Square Enix&s;s newest remake."

"Trials of Mana proves itself to be a successful revival of a lost classic, smartly infusing new design and content where necessary while still maintaining the spirit of the original."

"Trias of Mana is a good example of how to make a current remake for a title that in the 16-bit era was considered a masterpiece. It&s;s classic when you need it and reinvents only where it&s;s needed. It has …"

"It has its problems and its quirks, but I&s;ve greatly enjoyed Trials of Mana. I would easily call this the best RPG remake that Square&s;s made in a long time. At least I would if that other Square Enix RPG …"

"Trials of Mana is an escape from reality many of us can use these days. The plot is easy to follow, generally lighthearted, and as mentioned combat is about as easy as it comes. The beginning eight hours or so …"

"All in all, Trials of Mana is a delightful throwback."

"Trials of Mana is a great remake of a 16-bit classic, but its 16-bit roots are often hard to ignore."

"Trials of Mana adds modern hooks to an obscure classic JRPG, but fluid combat is held back by some frustrating choices."

"Twenty five years after its original japanese release, Trials of Mana stays true to its 16 bit roots, and this 3D remake offers a classic adventure with a strong pace, but filled with rough fights and round-trips all along. With …"