None of these faults make Adventures of Mana a particularly bad game. It's just a primitive action RPG that, in many ways, seems outmoded in this day and age. While it may hold some appeal for nostalgic Game Boy fans, I wish Square Enix had gone to the trouble of remaking the game in a less perfunctory way. As it stands, this one's difficult to recommend...
Adventures of Mana2016
Adventures of Mana
2016 Square Enix67Worthwhile
Playtime
ModerateIt typically takes about 12 hours to finish the game.
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Details
- Launch
- February 3, 2016
- Developer
- MCF
- Publisher
- Square Enix
Overview
Adventures of Mana is a remastered version of the 'Final Fantasy Adventure', known as 'Mystic Quest' in Europe, which become the first game in the Mana series. "This remastered version offers fans the enhanced visuals, revamped menus and a rearranged soundtrack from the game’s original composer. The background music for the original Game Boy version will be available on all platforms."
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Reception
Press66
Worthwhile- Metacritic66from 18 reviews
- OpenCritic67from 11 reviews
The new skin it is given in this modern recreation is sure to enhance the experience, though, so if you're looking to relive this classic adventure, this is maybe the best version of it out today. Just be warned that it has aged mechanics that might affect the experience negatively if unprepared.
Adventures of Mana is nostalgic in the best way possible, offering you a solid adventure, clever puzzles, and a breathtaking soundtrack.
The fact that Adventures of Mana was originally a phone game does not automatically mean it is bad.
While the gameplay remains fun and simple, the AI is more reminiscent of a game from its original time rather than one found in a 2016 remake.