News Trials of Mana (Seiken Densetsu 3) - remake releasing 24th April 2020

[prudis]

Square Enix has announced Trials of Mana, a remake of Seiken Densetsu 3 for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC. It will launch in early 2020.

Trials of Mana is a full high definition remake of the third entry in the Mana series, previously exclusively released in Japan in 1995 as Seiken Densetsu 3. Trials of Mana tells the story of six heroes as they battle against the monsters of destruction that threaten a world where Mana has been weakened. Players can customize their own party of three, selected from six unique characters, to experience different stories.

Story

When the world was shrouded in darkness, the Goddess of Mana drew forth the Sword of Mana to smite the eight Benevodons, monsters of destruction.

She sealed the horrors inside the eight Mana Stones, bringing the realm back from the brink.

Weakened from rebuilding the world, the Goddess changed herself into a tree and fell into a deep sleep for many years.

However, the forces of evil soon sought to free the Benevodons to gain control of the world.

They started a terrible war to further their plot and destabilize the kingdoms.

Peace was at an end. Mana itself began to disappear from the world and the Mana Tree started to wither…

 

[Álvaro de Campos]

I am so unbelievably excited for this game, remember trying to play it with a friend over the internet over a decade ago and getting desync'd constantly therefore having to play it on my lonesome.
Having multiple characters with different plotlines is a great concept, and the combat is really fun. Hopefully this remake can improve and surpass the original.

 

[texhnolyze]

The best news of today's conference for me. Absolutely cannot wait!

 

[Deku]

Will probably be an instant buy if the price is right, which I believe it won't be

 

[Kuro]

My body is ready, maybe we'll get Terranigma remaster one day.. I wish.

 

[prudis]

 

[texhnolyze]

That's what I'm talking about, gameplay!

• It looks great and true to the original artstyle
• There are still textures streaming and LOD aren't great
• Combat and exploration looks good and quite fast
• The camera is a bit wonky, especially in the boss fight

There were times when the camera automatically zoomed out, and I wish you switch and play with that camera instead. Overall, it looks better than I expected.

 

[RionaaM]

This looks nice, but I've never played this series before. Already own Secret of Mana on Steam and SNES Classic, so I could start with that one.

 

[teezzy]

Does Trials play like a contemporary Secret of Mana?

 

[prudis]

 

[texhnolyze]

Yes! It looks fantastic.

 

[prudis]

When these six destinies intertwine, the world will be born anew. Trials of Mana arrives on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam on 24th April, 2020. Pre-order Now!

 

[prudis]

 

[prudis]

The first Character Spotlight Trailer introduces you to two of the main protagonists, focusing on the young swordsman Duran from the kingdom of Valsena and the princess Angela from Altena. Get a glimpse of how their stories are set to unfold and become intertwined as they embark on action-packed adventures in the world of Mana.

The second Character Spotlight Trailer introduces you to two new main protagonists, the half-elf young maiden, Charlotte from the Holy City of Wendel and the heir to the throne of Ferolia, Kevin. Having encountered the demonic devourer of human souls, Goremand their fates take an unexpected turn and the beginning of an action-packed adventure in the world of Mana starts to unfold.

 

[Durante]

Wait, is this single-player only?
Coop was the best part of playing through the original :/

 

[prudis]

The final Character Spotlight trailer introduces Hawkeye, a young thief from the desert fortress of Nevarl and Riesz, princess of the mountainous Kingdom of Laurent. After having the misfortune of crossing paths with Isabella, their journeys take an unexpected turn and their tumultuous adventures begin.

 

[prudis]

The new Longform Trailer is a deep dive into some of the amazing features you will experience in the game.

Watch how you can create a varying adventure depending on the selection in your party of three, choosing from the six unique heroes.

Get a glimpse into the combat system and find out how upgrading the characters’ classes transforms them into powerful new forms. See some of the new abilities in action plus discover a vast world ready to explore filled with secrets and mysteries.

 

[prudis]

demo up on steam


quite fun and even controls fine on M/K, might be hard to fuck this one up for Squre

 

[Anteater]

Bought it. I have to finish Lightning Returns first though. I'm in the mood for some jrpgs.

 

[Anteater]

Finished the game, it's an okay game but it drags, a lot. I'm half way through new game+ thinking I'll just speed through the rest of the achievements but nah I think I'm done.

The game can be fun at times but the combat and classes aren't interesting enough to be dragged into a 20hour+ game, the worst thing is that the first 10 or so hours were a slog because you start with basic classes, tons of backtracking, then when it's supposed to get interesting they locked the classes behind fucking item drops, even switching between the three characters got old very fast, by the time you unlock the 3rd classes you're almost done with the game. Then you have post game which was just one giant dungeon that goes on forever, by the time you reach the boss the thing dies in a minute.

Clocked about 25hours and honestly it felt like I've played 90. Decent game but just way too slow.