Square Enix has officially announced Visions of Mana, the latest addition to the long-standing Mana series and its first main installment in over fifteen years. Returning to the action RPG roots of the franchise, Visions of Mana introduces players to a new protagonist named Val, a soul guard tasked with protecting his childhood friend chosen by the Faerie as the ARlm of Fire. The friend's mission is crucial to reignite the manaflow by traveling to the Tree of Mana. With real-time 3D combat, the game promises to reinvigorate the series when it launches on Steam, Microsoft Store, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X and S in 2024.
The series began in 1991 with the release of Final Fantasy Adventure, known as Mythic Quest in Europe, and has been compared to Nintendo's Zelda series. As fans eagerly await the release, they can look forward to experiencing the nostalgic elements that have made the Mana series beloved, now rejuvenated with modern technology and gameplay advancements.
When is Visions of Mana set to release?Visions of Mana is scheduled to release in 2024, on platforms including Steam, Microsoft Store, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X and S.
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Ah, it's about time the Mana series sprouted new life with Visions of Mana, and with a classic action RPG feel, it's like a warm nostalgia trip given a fresh coat of paint. It'll be interesting to see how they balance the charm of the old with the dazzle of the new in 2024 — definitely something to watch for all of us who grew up swinging the Sword of Mana.
Talk about a nostalgia power-up; Visions of Mana is hitting all the right buttons by returning to its action RPG essence while leveling up with today's tech. As a die-hard fan of where it all began, I'm stoked to blend the classic charm with the sleekness of modern gaming come 2024. 🎮✨
It's like we're hopping into a time machine with Visions of Mana, meshing that classic series feel with a slick modern polish. This is the kind of nostalgic thrill ride that can bring together the old-school Mana fans and next-gen gamers—it's like a reunion tour with fresh beats.