Visions of Mana Preview - 15 Years in the Making, This is the Mana We've Been Waiting For

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Even after trying it out, seeing a new, original mainline Mana entry in over a decade still feels unreal. Fans of the series, especially Trials of Mana, are undoubtedly in for a real treat, a genuine evolution of what has come before. The combat diversity, vibrant setting, and retooled exploration seem fulfilling in this current execution, and I'm eager to see how Visions of Mana handles this highly anticipated coalescence. As for the cast and narrative, I have no standout expectations in that conjoined realm, but the main cast is comprised of different races, providing the opportunity for memorable dynamics I'm hoping to see approach.
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[@calvinmatthews1527]

Okay, no one gonna comment on the cutscene animation? Cause it looks MILES better than anything we've seen from this series!

[@hayalmatnu9919]

I just mentioned that to someone yesterday! As much as I love trials of mana, the cutscenes were really poor in quality lol

[@kireus6714]

@@hayalmatnu9919 Sad to say... the animations, overall, looks and feels cheap.

[@hayalmatnu9919]

@@kireus6714 watch the trials of mana cutscenes - trust me, it's an improvement lol

[@rifway22]

OMG I love the colours

[@NoisyPixelNews]

yes!

[@sundiata17]

The animation, the character design, the action, the music im actually really hyped for this 🙌

[@bertnbirdgaming4315]

It was such a chill game that I could play in short bursts while never getting tired of the experience. I like the addition of mounts in this as well as it seems there is more to explore and collect in the process

[@Madkingstoe]

If it's anything like Trials of Mana I'll be happy. That game was great. Had lots of wonderful costumes, character growth, and replayability.

[@Bobthebobber]

1st game ive preordered in 10 years, very excited!

[@Xboxcampking334]

I need that demo 😂

[@NoisyPixelNews]

I'd love to play more

[@saviordream]

This is my most anticipated game this year. I loved the Trials of Mana remake from a few years ago and so am really looking forward to this one. I'll be playing it with the original Japanese dialog though as I don't care for the English dubbing.

[@NoctLightCloud]

I've played Trials of Mana as 3-couchplayer coop and it was fun^^

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

Native English speaker's hatred of their own language never ceases to confuse me. As a non-native English speaker, the English VA sound great to me.

[@broken1394]

Looks like a stunner. ❤

[@BoTalksGames]

Wow this looks fantastic.

[@NoisyPixelNews]

It does!

[@ClydeJHatbird]

Having just recently finished Trials and played the Visions demo, I'm loving the distinction between the two. At first, I was merely hoping they'd just do Trials again, that was a solid game. However, the demo showed me that they instead are aiming for more exploration VS Trials' combat heavy take. See, Trials is what I'd call a "video game ass video game" in all it's glory. Visions wants to be something else, which I respect. Visions focuses way more on the elemental vessels (which can also be used at points for traversal), to the point that class strikes were actually nerfed. In Trials, each party member had their own respective meter, while now, it's a shared resource that take WAY longer to charge; the caveat being that they seem to do way more damage and neatly collect all enemies in a cut scene attack, so no one evades hits. The only issues I had so far were nitpick worthy. Using the Pikuls is cumbersome. After playing Rebirth and seeing that as a point of comparison, I was kinda shocked to see that you couldn't just leap into combat from their backs and instead had to manually dismount, and then remount after battle. Rebirth made a huge quality of life addition by just letting you leap off of your chocobo/vehicle and then very quickly get back in afterwards. Aside from that, there was A LOT of voice lines getting interrupted. For example, a character has a line for opening a chest and another for getting an item. The second line would almost always cut off the first. I'm wondering if this is an old Sonic Adventure 2 dub issue that they haven't addressed. Lastly, there's a lot of field pop in and I did encounter a bug where I got stuck in combat mode after a battle finished. Whatever the case, I'm ready for this game. It's already hit the bar Trials set, so I have high hopes for Visions.

[@DuMaMayDewLay]

Whats crazy is that i just put 120 hours on trials of mana with no prior knowledge of the series. Then i found visions of mana coming out soon. Wow too hyped

[@Dazza768]

I love this map design of jrpgs there nothing more annoying than a huge open world in which 30% is empty. I can’t wait for tor this game it looks really fun and well designed

[@noworries129]

I really like how low the damage numbers are. I hope it doesn't go in the thousands quickly.

[@wires8054]

Okay. I think you convinced e to preorder. I was sooooo on the fence

[@cirmothe9]

Switching between characters mid-battle. Now that's what I like to see.

[@sonictelephone1526]

Looks good. I loved Trials of Mana remake. Colours are gorgeous.

[@hibasobh]

I love this! I might consider buying a new laptop to play it on Steam

[@JEMustang]

Seems like a perfect game for the Switch -- I hope they announce it for the Switch 2 or something when they can.

[@TeddieSage1987]

So Hinna is a non-playable character uh. I get this feeling that she's going to be kidnapped very early in the game.

[@yass3425]

Lol

[@bertnbirdgaming4315]

I finally went through trials of mana a few months ago, although I found some personal issues with the game I really enjoyed it and I hope this one is just as good with some improvements. If they are going off trails of mana which is what it looks like I’m pretty excited for this.

[@Beelfrozz]

Looks increible beautiful

[@franimal86]

Never played the mana series but this looks fun

[@randomgluposti]

looks good but i really wish it had coop

[@jogymogy3691]

Again a Day 1 purchase for Backlog

[@tdotran]

This would be a day one for me on the Switch. I guess I’ll just wait if it does come out on the next Switch.

[@zy2239]

Buy it on Ps4 / Ps5 … you dont imagine how much better it looks than the play doh effeft the old hardware of the switch allows developers to display instead of the crisp and beautiful way on Ps5/Ps4 (I learned it the Hard way with secret of mana remake)

[@raptorskilltor4554]

Or play trials of mana as their definitely using the improved version of the system for the game

[@tdotran]

@@zy2239 I played Secret of Mana and it played fine. LoL.

[@AkaiAzul]

I wonder if it will have multiplayer.

[@astreakaito5625]

Looking amazing

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

Will there be an option to make everyone shut the heck up during gameplay?

[@SliderFury1]

Looks like Tales Of… + Ni No Kuni. I'm so in.

[@doram.a8475]

Final a game not trying to be so fucking realistic like we want fun 🎉🎉

[@fikmomo9140]

This remind me of some ps2 games. I dont know if that mana series. Main character can turn into monster if i remember correctly

[@lunarlunacy4209]

“Let’s ride little one”

[@DarkAdonisVyers]

Commas save lives.

[@barrysmith4610]

Game looks great

[@NoisyPixelNews]

agreed!

[@aliens5142]

seems like a kh reskin. their games starting to look(/play)-alike

[@kathrena1213]

legend of mana will always be my favorite because of its non linear approach secret of mana *snes is also good with its old school zelda feel

[@dychostarr]

Legend was my intro, it was so unique with its world creation and exploration system that i just can't get into the other titles. I wish there was a system similar to that but I'm glad the mana series is doing well and strong!

[@kathrena1213]

​@@dychostarryeah i love the artifact system and the calendar system i also love the decision of just giving 3 major storyline with couple of minor storyline

[@kathrena1213]

@@dychostarr what i love about legend is that devs actually put an effort of introducing different races not availble in mana series so legend feels more original compared to the other mana games that borrowed alot from final fantasy

[@jayt2917]

You mean snes

[@NoisyPixelNews]

legend of mana was developed alongside SaGa Frontier 2, so they share similar gameplay systems and designs. Both my favorite games in each series.

[@Vell-aah]

It looks great my only complaint that I hope this game fixes is the difficulty because the Trials of Mana remake (compared to the original) was way too easy, like, insultingly easy. Even on the hardest difficulty, super-bosses were a complete joke, let alone the standard mobs/bosses. At the very least, they should make the A.I reaction time faster or respond quicker to getting attack and players spam dodging out of attacks.

[@greenman5072]

Is it next gen only

[@PharmDRx]

Looks amazing! Please be steam deck compatible!!

[@jayt2917]

Collector’s edition please Square, my wallet is ready

[@IceCold-3000]

If this is 2 player I would get it

[@youareacoward8459]

And they still not REMOVED handholding shit, when will they LEARN! Make so we can remove hints!

[@jhh707]

Hey! Look, it's Genshin Impact 2!

[@NoisyPixelNews]

I laughed

[@QF_un_pez]

I don't get why it won't be available on the switch when the other games are :(

[@GELTONZ]

Not gonna stop being salty about the lack of multiplayer though...Mana was almost defined by its multiplayer co-op. Heck I remember poor Legend of Mana being SLAMMED by reviewers for being "only 2 player" and not 3 player. The fact that we so easily throw away multiplayer co-op again and again and again is legitmately heart breaking. There is a serious co-op crisis going on in gaming this past generation with so many former co-op games abandoning it and no one caring because we all live such lonely lives in the modern day. Finding something as simple as a Gauntlet-esque game for Switch is near impossible. I am deeply glad that at least Trinity Trigger exists, but I won't deny that that game is also quite disappointing in its overly simplistic mechanics. This game looks AMAZING...but I am sad.

[@Engitsu]

Looks so fun

[@ataridc]

it looks like a continuation of Trials of Mana but smoother and bigger, as long as it isn't an obnoxiously huge open world I will be on board.

[@Engitsu]

@@ataridc obnoxiously huge openworlds didn't make latest zelda iteration bad in any way, so dunno I'll on board either way if they can make it fun

[@ataridc]

@@Engitsu I'm not saying there aren't exceptions like Zelda and Elden Ring, I like both of those, but for me it hurts more games than it helps. I am also just more interested in more streamlined games these days. It feels like open worlds have become a fad that studios are now doing simply because they feel like they have to. Just my IMO of course

[@Engitsu]

@@ataridc totally agree mate

[@name-hf2ht]

god i'm so disappointed. the snes games were so cutting edge in terms of arts n stuff. i'd argue that that seiken densetsu 3 is one of the most beautiful and distinct pixel games ever made. this however... this looks like genshin.

[@dexterWES]

to be honest, RPGs look all the same, maybe the level of detail improves but... this looks like Dragon Quest 8. a game from 20 years ago. green fields, cartoony monsters, anime characters...

[@DarkAdonisVyers]

Then go back to your games for "modern audiences", then.

[@dexterWES]

@@DarkAdonisVyers nah I’m a retro gamer, anything modern is not for me. That’s actually exactly my point, modern rpgs didn’t innovate anything

[@kkwong6528]

No Switch...

[@joeyisabsb1]

Square give us a release date you cowards!

[@NoisyPixelNews]

Please!!!

[@neloangelo8]

Ok this looks great and all but eewwww wtf is going on with the country accent?!? Just like, why? I'm gonna have to go with Japanese voices on this one, especially if she's part of the main party!

[@Victormination]

fsad

[@concreteclub]

i think this review is overly forgiving. where's multiplayer? why was Legend of Mana more innovative than anything in the series since?

[@NoisyPixelNews]

This is a preview based on an hour we had with the game. Our review will likely be more critical

[@concreteclub]

@@NoisyPixelNews I think that's valid and fair. Your headline does give the glowing praise of "This is the Mana We've Been Waiting For". It seems a little like it COULD be, at the outset it seems a little like they recycled and polished some Trials concepts without doing anything new I fear that we're seeing a trend from Square-Enix of overwhelmingly safe, easy-to-digest games that do not provide a lot of actual dynamism or value

[@jairekambui7738]

@@concreteclub Looks like a fun game. So why the skepticism? Trials of mana was always a test run for the next game in the series. I think your expectations are a bit ridiculous. You really thought they’d go back to the one experimental game in the series in terms of structure and design? In terms of play it safe games, it’s not the 90s anymore where games were cheaper to develop. Risks can’t really be taken as much anymore, that’s why a lot of these games are bleeding together. Most jrpgs are becoming big colorful open zone action rpgs because that’s what’s doing the best. They don’t have the luxury of not trying to make a game that will sell.

[@draconyster]

It looks so painfully generic that I don't know where you got the "ambitious" from

[@reckon7457]

yucks

[@bogard84]

I hope it's not DEI'd or Censored...

[@kevina.3373]

oh no looks like PS5 exclusive..

[@SpeedsterBlur]

Visions is coming to everything but switch and xbox one.

[@NoisyPixelNews]

that's what i thought

[@captainthunderbolt7541]

Floaty Dissidia bullshit.

[@NoisyPixelNews]

Dissidia is fun!

[@captainthunderbolt7541]

@@NoisyPixelNews It's not to my liking.

[@KentPrioreAuthor]

I'm so relieved that it's good. I love Mana and I've been quite impatient for this!

[@NoisyPixelNews]

us too!

[@cesarvazquezgarcia4174]

I first need to finish trials, but this one looks great!!! I'll get it for sure.

[@NoisyPixelNews]

I loved when you get your mount and can basically travel anywhere around the world. haha, that game is so good.

[@AM-uk7jv]

I pray it's as good as I'm hoping it is. I really liked Trials of Mana, and if this new Mana game is at least as good as Trials, I'll be content.

[@eileen88]

im having a blast with trials remake not long ago.. this one gonna be very exciting!

[@SpeedyBunnyz]

I forgot all about this ! Looks great.

[@OuhPii]

southern redhead as main (count me in)

[@ruiverresty3669]

why is it always 2 handed weapon and sheath in the back. For once I want to see a protagonist with one handed sword, with sword sheath in the waist.

[@JediMB]

Dang. This is a *really* pretty game. Looking forward to finding out more.

[@Xorital]

I already like the classes I see

[@ShadyPlatinum777]

I can already tell I’m gonna love this one

[@luizfib]

Looks incredible. I love Mana ❤

[@NoisyPixelNews]

us too

[@branboom3342]

You're Bailey the Semen Gal?

[@jack_knife-1478]

This looks gorgeous! Can't wait.

[@trollingisasport]

This is a game for furries. Pass.

[@Travel-Adv]

Looks good, after Granblue ReLink this will be added on my collection. I really hope the Devs will separate the ambient sounds from everything else as I’ve never seen this done before.

[@Dracobyte]

Square Enix is on a roll!

[@NoisyPixelNews]

yea, I wish the new Star Ocean felt this focused.

[@user-mu3zy1sc7s]

I'm still sceptical, but it's worth playing for the visuals and all the beautiful monsters alone. I see a Minos Hedgehog in 3D, look at the cute critter...!

[@trollingisasport]

The music direction is my biggest worry. What I've heard feels very generic. I think the music is part of what makes a good Mana game.

[@caleasthetic]

is this revieuwer not paying attentiio. he said that he playted through the englis sub and he heard karina had a southern accent. Sub means subtitles. he clearly meant dub. Does noboy proffread theire scipts anymore?

[@aaronko3480]

I suspect I’ll be playing this one in Japanese. Even if the VO is terrible at least I won’t be able to tell. Game looks awesome otherwise though!

[@zacklenin]

I was listening audio only, at 6:10 ish it switches over to in game battage footage and the battle audio is pure noise pollution. Great video though

[@gamogm8234]

you play this game with one hand thank for hard work :D , only i seen they really put work better on cutscreen

[@TheBossnia]

I am waiting for 2D action rpgs...

[@jhon1406]

oh wow I thought this was another Mana remake, good for them for resurrecting the series!

[@KanameYuuki]

Looks cute and colorful and the combat fun, that's all they need to get me to buy something.

[@joehayes8795]

I’ve heard some not great things about the combat

[@jemandjemand2362]

15 yrs in the making? ahahah never. it looks so sad and tired

[@74Vidgamer]

You must be fun at parties 🤡

[@jemandjemand2362]

@@74Vidgamer blah blah blah loser

[@Leisli]

i was very dissapointed when online multiplayer wasnt incorporated into the remakes. The same thing is happening here. I really want to play this with my friends and yet no multiplayer… Thats the maulim-selling ooint for me…

[@jairekambui7738]

Doesn’t bother me, Jrpgs are usually single player experiences. That and none of my friends even like these games anyway.

[@linuxt2579]

If they going to add multiplayer, i hope its just an option. Not a mandatory to finish a quest.

[@tonyhorsley2361]

Yeah I think I will check this out.

[@tectomes]

I guess I'll be muting VA again.

[@derrickhaggard]

I'm definitely interested in this game.

[@TheRoleplayer40k]

Hope they have some good costumes

[@S_Hyde]

Western journos are gonna hate that dragon girl. But damn, this game is beautiful, definitely want to play it.

[@DarkAdonisVyers]

Sounds like a reason for me to buy this game, then.

[@S_Hyde]

@@DarkAdonisVyers let's hope there's no surprise censor patch from squeenix

[@knivesoutcatchdamouse2137]

Looks promising! Thanks for the preview.

[@hectortejeda2057]

Wow

[@level9drow856]

Dear God, I hope we can play with the Japanese voice actors with subtitles instead.

[@thommccarthy1139]

what the fuck is going on with this game getting hyped all of a sudden, what's the fuckin release date?

[@NoisyPixelNews]

give us a release date!!!

[@thommccarthy1139]

@@NoisyPixelNews lol every gaming channel on KZbin all of a sudden has a spot on this game this morning and i can't understand why unless a release is imminent - if release is still far away this campaign makes no effin sense. looks good tho

[@akhiryugo6361]

Another genshin impact/breathofthewild game

[@lucanos34]

Eh, this series goes back decades

[@DavidWeinehall]

Say you haven't been playing other JRPGs than Zelda without saying you haven't played other JRPGs than Zelda...

[@bensmith5288]

Denuvo detected . No thanks

[@iwasanangryyoungman]

It looks too much like a Zelda knock off

[@DavidWeinehall]

Say you haven't been playing other JRPGs than Zelda without saying you haven't played other JRPGs than Zelda...