A classic PS1 RPG is coming to PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC this summer. While the PS2 is the more widely known and loved nostalgic PlayStation console, the PS1 had some of the best and most classic role-playing games, including Legend of Mana, which is now being revived and remastered for the aforementioned platforms. And as you’d expect, the remaster brings updates and improvements that don’t radically change or revise a game, but give it a touch of modernity.
According to Square Enix, the remaster will come with improved visuals, a re-arranged soundtrack and the “Ring Ring Land” minigame, which was previously exclusive to Japanese versions of the game. Other than that, the game is exactly as you remember it.
“Players step into the shoes of the protagonist and embark on a journey to find the mystical Mana Tree seen in a dream, only to discover that the world map is empty,” reads an official pitch from the remaster. During their adventure, they will acquire special artifacts, which can be placed on the map to bring cities and dungeons to life through the Land Creation system. Players can progress through the story in different ways based on the choices they make, what a more personalized and unique gameplay experience. “
For those who don’t know: Legends of Mana is an action RPG that debuted in 1999 via Square Enix and the original PlayStation. The fourth game in the True series, it follows the years 1995 Trials of True, debuting with strong sales, but not quite living up to the previous games on the critical scale. In 2021 it will be a bit of a cult classic, which is why it will be remastered and re-released.
Better yet for fans of the classic PS1 game, it’s coming out pretty quickly. In addition to all this, Square Enix also revealed that the remaster will be released on June 24th.
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