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Legend of Mana

199980/100
Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

Fantasy · Open World · Sandbox

Legend of Mana's strength lies in its refreshing take on world-building and character progression. Instead of a linear path, you construct the world piece by piece by placing "Landmarks" on a map, opening up new areas and quests. Combat is a real-time affair, with a focus on weapon combos and special techniques, offering a satisfying blend of action and RPG mechanics. This unique structure and charming art style create a memorable experience that encourages exploration and experimentation.

About Legend of Mana

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Legend of Mana is set in the fictional world of Fa'Diel. The Mana Tree, the giver of mana and life for the world, burned down nine centuries prior to the events of the game. A war erupted between faeries, human, and others seeking the scarce power of mana that was left. When the war concluded, the drained Mana Tree slept and the many lands of the world were stored in ancient artifacts. A hero, controlled by the player, is self-charged with restoring the world, and its mana, to its former self. The Lands of Fa'Diel are populated with a large number of different creatures, including humans, faeries, demons, the jewel-hearted Jumi race, plant-like Sproutlings and Flowerlings, miner bears called Dudbears, and shadowy beings of the Underworld known as Shadoles. Fa'Diel is also the home of a host of anthropomorphic animals and objects, as well as monsters from other Mana titles such as Rabites, Chobin Hoods, and Goblins.

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A classic JRPG with a strong narrative focus and a sprawling world to explore, just like Legend of Mana, but with a more traditional turn-based combat system.

Why recommended

  • Criteria — Strong Story driven by named characters with defined arcs, dialogue, and plot progression.
  • The game features RPG elements such as character leveling, skill trees, and stat allocation, similar to Legend of Mana.
  • The game's world is open and explorable, and the player can freely move through the world and interact with the environment.
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Why recommended

  • Criteria — RPG elements are present through character leveling, skill progression, and equipment customization.
  • The game features a strong narrative with named characters and a plot that unfolds through dialogue and cutscenes.
  • The game allows for exploration and discovery of a large world.
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Why recommended

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