Collection of Mana

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. Hobby Consolas
    Jun 17, 2019
    73
    If you want to play the first 3 Mana games in any place, this collection is for you, even if you only consider to play the fabulous Seiken Densetsu 3, as is the first time is available outside Japan (and translated). But it's far from perfect: only one game is in spanish, there are missing options, and it's very, very expensive.
  2. 4P.de
    Jun 28, 2019
    70
    A neat collection of JRPG classics for Switch, a little light on extra content though.

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#43 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#41 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 50
  3. Negative: 7 out of 50
  1. SquareLukester
    Aug 18, 2019
    9
    For fans of the nostalgic SNES classic favorites by Squaresoft (before they were Square Enix), you should give it a purchase. That includesFor fans of the nostalgic SNES classic favorites by Squaresoft (before they were Square Enix), you should give it a purchase. That includes the long-awaited Trials of Mana (originally Seiken Densetsu 3, a Japan-only game) that we waited almost 25 years for a English release!… Full Review »
  2. Boneh
    Jun 14, 2019
    7
    Really cool collection, worth it for me just for the official release of trials of mana, wouldve rated higher if not for the price, if you rReally cool collection, worth it for me just for the official release of trials of mana, wouldve rated higher if not for the price, if you r not a hard core fan of the mana saga, wait till a sale to buy it!… Full Review »
  3. Pakon
    Feb 18, 2020
    8
    Since this is a collection, I would like to review the games separately.

    Regarding Final Fantasy Adventure, the first game in the Mana    Since this is a collection, I would like to review the games separately.

    Regarding Final Fantasy Adventure, the first game in the Mana franchise, it is my favorite Game Boy game from all Game Boy systems' libraries. The game draws inspiration from The Legend of Zelda 2D games with neat 8bit graphics, fast action combat and nice story; it is really easy to get into. In spite of the fact that this is an old Game Boy game, its simplicity is what makes the game addictive, charming and able to stand through time. 10/10

    As for Secret of Mana, this was the first time that I have ever played the game. However, its real-time/stamina combat feels really slow and everything from using items to casting spells feels very clunky. It is far from a bad game and I totally understand that this is an old game and one of the first couch co-op action rpgs which was the pioneer for the creation of many action rpgs nowadays. I wanted to love the game, I really did. People who played this game in their childhood will definitely feel the SNES nostalgia, but for someone who experiences it for the first time, Secret of Mana is going to feel undoubtedly aged. 7/10

    On the other hand, Trials of Mana is the definition of "making a sequel right". It significantly improved over its predecessor, with faster combat and better gameplay overall. However, I have to highlight that although its combat is faster than Secret of Mana, it's still slower than Final Fantasy Adventure's combat. I had a good time playing the game and it was nice that Square Enix gave us the option to play the original Trials of Mana before the release of its remake in 2020. 8/10

    Overall, it is a solid package for its price and playing this games on the Switch feels "right at home".    … Full Review »
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