Visions of Mana

"Visions of Mana is not only one of the most beautiful action RPGs, it is also a very fun one, with a great combat system and a lot of content, although sometimes it seems that Square Enix has wanted to …"

"A commendable comeback for the series, capable of offering a beautiful, bittersweet story and captivating gameplay in its liveliness."

"Although the new class system has undoubtedly helped to rejuvenate the formula of the product a little, Square Enix&s;s new "vision" continues to be too anchored to the traditions of the long-lived Japanese saga, which this year celebrated its thirty-third …"

"Visions of Mana perfectly introduces the Mana franchise to the modern format of the gaming industry, while still conveying the feel of a classic JRPG. This game is one of those fun role-playing games that can immerse you for hours …"

"It&s;s a good game that never quite reaches greatness. It&s;s not a perfect RPG by any means - and it still feels outdated in a lot of ways. However, it&s;s a game that leaves me feeling hopeful about the series&s; …"

"I quickly found the screen would get too cluttered to see my party or enemies, and with no optional targeting lines or much color coding going on, combat choreography is unintelligible."

"Visions of Mana features an impactful story, well-written characters, fun combat, and a gorgeous world to get lost in with very few problems."

"Unfortunately, the beautiful graphics and the successful gameplay of Visions of Mana don&s;t completely distract from the boring story."

"Visions of Mana is an enjoyable adventure that doesn&s;t push the boundaries but serves as a solid series entry for fans and newcomers alike."

"The 15-year wait for the saga has been good for this brand new installment, as it has a depth of gameplay worthy of the best RPGs of the moment. Its great customization of each character&s;s play style is very addictive …"

"Visions of Mana is the first mainline Mana game in nearly two decades and, despite some issues, is a great step forward for the series."

"Visions of Mana is like a snack that you eat in between your big meals. There’s enough here to satiate your hunger, like the fun combat and entertaining cast of characters, if you’re looking for another RPG to play in …"

"A weak story and frustrating pacing combine into a disappointing entry in a venerated series."

"A wonderful return to form for the Mana series. Visions of Mana will have longtime fans grinning from ear-to-ear."

"While Visions of Mana did not end up being the title that will take the series to the next level due to its issues with clunky combat, pedestrian difficulty and lackluster story, it’s still a solid entry to this long …"

"I’m always almost in love with Mana games. There’s just some minor thing that won’t click into place. Visions of Mana is no exception. I’m hooked by the story and the characters are gorgeous. I have a lot of fun …"

"Visions of Mana is a bold new step for the series and manages to almost totally stick the landing in the process. The DNA of the series is still here for legacy fans to enjoy, and yet it stands as …"

"Visions of Mana marks a solid return to the series, featuring an emotionally engaging storyline and striking visuals. However, the side quests and voice acting may turn some players off."

"Visions of Mana is a fun JRPG for the first thirty hours but the continuous backtracking and overall padding left me feeling like my time wasn&s;t being respected by the time Val&s;s journey came to a close"

"Visions of Mana is a rollercoaster of emotions. The team under Square Enix has made a beautiful game with a solid mechanical foundation. But the balance of the game has been somewhat out of whack. What&s;s here is not bad, …"

"Visions of Mana feels like the RPG equivalent of being young and visiting a park in the summer. It&s;s picturesque, warm and full of hope, inviting you to set out and explore and maybe come home with a couple scratches …"

"Visions of Mana is an operation that exudes love for the reference brand, but which aims above all to be an extremely light experience for fans, or better yet an excellent example of entertainment aimed at the youngest and most …"

"Visions of Mana aims to bring players back to a classic RPG experience reminiscent of the 1990s. Accepting these conditions, you&s;ll still find a pleasant, colorful action RPG that can entertain you for a good number of hours-nothing more, nothing …"

"Visions is an excellent addition to Square Enix&s;s Mana series and fans of the series will be excited with changes presented with the title. That said, the gameplay plays it safe at times, and can be a bit stale at …"

"It’s a bigger game than I was expecting. At around 50-60 hours at a reasonable pace, working through everything, it’s by far the largest Mana game ever produced. The fact that it doesn’t stop being a highly playable joy from …"

"After eighteen years, the Mana series&s; new entry, Visions of Mana, proves that the franchise hasn&s;t gone anywhere."

"Visions of Mana is a return to an old game series with an acceptable and visually appealing impact. It’s always heartwarming when even newcomers to the series can enjoy the new game. In Visions of Mana, you take on the …"

"Exciting combat, a deeply rewarding class system, and likable characters make Visions of Mana a great comeback for this classic RPG series."

"The Mana series is back with Visions of Mana, a steady, fun, and slightly by-the-numbers entry in the style of the Trials of Mana remake."

"Visions of Mana is a brand new installment in the long-running series of action jRPGs where humans live in harmony with anthropomorphs and personifications of the elements. Old school in full swing but in modern robes. Quite a successful return …"

"I hope Visions of Mana signals a new, brighter direction for the series. This is more than a classic series receiving a jaw-dropping glow-up. This is a game that gives you a classic JRPG experience while being a modern blockbuster …"

"While much of Visions of Mana’s bloated side content misses the mark, its gripping storyline, likable cast, ample mechanical tweaking, and engaging combat combine to forge a very good game, if not quite a great one.I wasn’t at all confident …"

"As a nostalgia-driven retread of the classic Mana adventure, Visions of Mana is rock solid - but it struggles to be anything more than a reminder of how magical those old RPGs could be. If you can look beyond the …"

"It&s;s clear that Visions of Mana is the best game in the series. The title is able to look back at its past and bring back the series&s; signature elements in a way that everyone can appreciate. While it&s;s not …"

"The best Mana game in a long while but how it managed to leave out the one feature that should have come as standard is a complete mystery."

"Visions of Mana weaves accessible action and RPG elements together to create a gorgeously enthralling fairy tale."