Okay. So, I've never had the pleasure of playing a Mana game. Think I owned one once but sold it, don't throw stones at me please. I was young and not into gaming then. Off the subject. I can honestly tell you this. This game is really good. It is unique with the graphics and the characters. The main menu even offers some things that you can do off the game, talking about the "Pet Eggs" you collect. The characters that you do actually get to meet touch your heart. Fae made me laugh a lot in the beginning. Biju..... Bju..... The small bunny thing. Yeah, he irritated me in the beginning.... All of the characters helped to adept to the story into something truly unique. The graphics are great, bordering on the lines of a childs anime, but hey.... So was Kingdom Hearts and people like that game too. The events of the game take you to an ending that you never would have expected.... And angered me and then made me cry. Yes. I have read some people complaining about the leveling system. Like Kingdom Hearts 365/2 Days, it's unique. Irritating, yes. Makes you want to scream, yes.But, you can't really change it. However, it doesn't truly reset as everybody thinks. I proudly got my magic to level 2. Don't ask how because I don't know. Moral of the story: Don't judge a book by its cover. This game is really good and I hope you give it a try.
Overall rating
5/ 5
Gameplay
4/ 5
Graphics
5/ 5
Sound
5/ 5
Lasting Appeal
4/ 5
cmykeith
This game is perfect for:casual gamers
Simply beautiful...
PostedAugust 16, 2012
Being a huge fan of the Mana series, I was ecstatic when I finally got this game. The controls become easily intuitive, even though the whip control takes a measure of practice. The visuals are stunning, and the music is excellent and perfectly used. The mechanics and layout of terrain allows each player to find their own way around the levels, and through the enemies. Increasing difficulty levels, along with a power-up collection system, and expansive secret passages in every level practically demands replay. With that said, the true beauty lies in the characters and story. It's basically a love story that evolves around cataclysmic events. Even though the characters don't verbally recognize their emotions, they are played out through their actions, making the cutscenes somewhat theatrical. The story also has something that is so very rare in games, nuance. For story driven players, this is a must own.
Overall rating
5/ 5
Gameplay
5/ 5
Graphics
5/ 5
Sound
5/ 5
Lasting Appeal
5/ 5
Aems
fromFL
This game is perfect for:casual gamers
This game is AMAZING.
PostedNovember 20, 2011
Not many people realize this but the game has an amazing plot. From beginning to end, the graphics are amazing and this scenes are so cute. The sound is great. The plot of the game is freaking awesome and I can't believe this amazing game has such low reviews! People really must be hating on the ending scene that much? I was raging at first. But, the whole game is freaking worth it and the plot twists leave you with your mouth opened and eye twitching.
3 of 4 found this review helpful.
Overall rating
4/ 5
Gameplay
3/ 5
Graphics
4/ 5
Sound
4/ 5
Lasting Appeal
2/ 5
Nikolaii
fromWashington, USA
This game is perfect for:casual gamers
Casual Game Plays Like Kingdon Hearts
PostedAugust 30, 2011
This game isn't half bad, despite all the bad reviews about the game being childish and too easy. If you're thinking this will be like a traditional 2D Mana game, think again. This game plays more like a spiritual successor to Kingdom Heart than something from the world of Mana. Graphics are in vein of Zelda Windwaker as opposed to realistic, but it just adds charm to the game. Sounds and music are great, but the characters seem a little shallow, I'm sure there must be more character development later in the game, but I haven't seen it yet. The game environments are beautiful and interactive, maybe a little too interactive. In order to score things like items, HP and magic bonuses, you'll have to use rocks and barrels and throw or push them into enemies to startle them. It become obnoxious quickly, so this isn't a game you can sit down and play for hours. Overall, give this game a shot, but don't expect it to a Mana game, that's where everyone goes wrong.
