Initially released in Japan in 1993, Secret of Mana took the world by storm with its innovative real-time battle system and gorgeously rendered world. It continues to stand out among other action RPGs for its seamless gameplay that anyone from beginner to veteran can enjoy.
One of the most memorable elements of the Mana series is the Ring Command menu system. With the single press of a button, a ring-shaped menu appears on the screen, where players can use items, change weapons, and do a variety of other actions without needing to switch screens. This Ring Command menu system for which the Mana series is so well known was first introduced in Secret of Mana and has since appeared in most games in the series.
Play as Randi and his two companions, Primm and Popoi, as they adventure all around the world. At the center of our epic story is the mystical power of Mana. Battle the empire in its quest for control of Mana. Befriend the eight elementals who wield the forces of nature itself. Numerous encounters await at every turn.
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The iPhone version of Square Enix's landmark SNES RPG Secret of Mana has just gone live in New Zealand, which means it's making its way to North American and European shores.
Secret of Mana was lauded as a classic when it was released way back in 1993, representing the pinnacle of 16-bit role-playing action. The game balances the real-time combat of early Legend of Zelda games with the depth and scale usually associated with Square Enix's flagship RPG series Final Fantasy.
You'll take control of sword-wielding hero Randi as he battles the evil empire for control of the world's magical Mana. It's a sprawling journey, with friends and foes to meet along the way, and eight all-powerful elementals to recruit in your struggle.
The game was the first RPG to pioneer a command wheel for quickly accessing items and equipment in battle - a concept that's been picked up by countless action games since. It's a neat touch that allows traditional RPG depth to stand shoulder to shoulder with hack and slash action. The iPhone's touchscreen should make this even more intuitive.
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