Legend of Mana

ReleasedJul 15, 1999

PlayStation 3
PlayStation
PlayStation Portable

About

While incorporating action role-playing game elements from the three games which preceded it, Legend of Mana has its own distinct style of gameplay. Most notably, it gives the player the ability to shape the game's world of Fa'Diel according to his or her desires, a system which was incorporated through the use of "artifacts," which are gained as the player progresses through the game. The player uses the artifacts to create different towns, dungeons, etc., called "Lands", to venture to and explore. This creates a non-linear gameplay, since the game is driven by a series of what would be considered side-quests in other games. Legend of Mana features three different plots which can occur simultaneously, and which do not necessarily need to be completed for the player to finish the game. Legend of Mana was a financial success in Japan. While the game garnered considerable praise for its graphics and presentation, many critics and fans were turned off by the game's lack of a main storyline.

Developer: Square Product Development Division 2
Publisher: Square, Square Electronic Arts, Square Enix
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Sandbox, Open world
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Age ratings: ESRB T, CERO A
IGDB rating: 80 / 100 (46 ratings)
Also known as: Seiken Densetsu Rejendo obu Mana, 聖剣伝説 Legend of Mana

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
PlayStation	Jul 15, 1999 · JapanJun 6, 2000 · North America
PlayStation 3	Jul 28, 2010 · JapanMar 22, 2011 · North America
PlayStation Portable	Jul 28, 2010 · JapanMar 22, 2011 · North America