(pssst, Backloggd: add also "Switch" since this is also part of "Collection of Mana")
This the game that started the Mana series feels like a Zelda roguelike where your point is to explore towns, dungeons and move on with the story. Many assets are obviously taken from Final Fantasy, specifically III since it was fresh new, and it shows: we have black mages, white mages, Chocobos and treasure sprites directly taken from it.
It can feel stiff (especially the inventory) and dungeons will definitely feel a lot repetitive and enduring, but once you get into it: well, it is a very great action game for Game Boy standards.
I would recommend this version over Adventures of Mana, a mediocre remake for PS Vita and phones, since it feels more genuine and presents better even if it's dated.
For anyone wanting a more visually appealing game: Sword of Mana is a mix of reboot/remake of this and can be a very valid alternative.
This the game that started the Mana series feels like a Zelda roguelike where your point is to explore towns, dungeons and move on with the story. Many assets are obviously taken from Final Fantasy, specifically III since it was fresh new, and it shows: we have black mages, white mages, Chocobos and treasure sprites directly taken from it.
It can feel stiff (especially the inventory) and dungeons will definitely feel a lot repetitive and enduring, but once you get into it: well, it is a very great action game for Game Boy standards.
I would recommend this version over Adventures of Mana, a mediocre remake for PS Vita and phones, since it feels more genuine and presents better even if it's dated.
For anyone wanting a more visually appealing game: Sword of Mana is a mix of reboot/remake of this and can be a very valid alternative.