Kevin Tucker
ShacknewsSecret of Mana Review: More Bad Than Good
Published 2/26/2018
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PS4 / PC / Vita - 2/15/2018
Secret of Mana HD
"The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as "Secret of Mana"! Embark on an action-packed, worldwide adventure in this 3D remake."
- Developer
- Q Studios, Square Enix Business Division 8
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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60
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Critic avg
60
30 scored reviews
Total coverage
30
All coverage currently scored
Score range
40–80
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 60 across 30 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
Score distribution
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80–892 reviews · 7%
70–795 reviews · 17%
Below 7023 reviews · 77%
Showing 11-20 of 30 matching critic reviews. 30 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
James Paley
COGconnectedSecret of Mana Review – For Better or For Worse
Published 2/24/2018
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60
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisSecret Of Mana Remake Review
Published 2/23/2018
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50
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalCody Gravelle
PlayStation LifeStyleSecret of Mana Review – Cruelty of Years (PS4)
Published 2/21/2018
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50
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Read originalWill Borger
GamingBoltSecret of Mana Remake Review – A Journey Worth Taking
Published 2/21/2018
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70
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalKieron Verbrugge
WellPlayedMind Your Manas
Published 2/21/2018
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60
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Secret of Mana (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 2/21/2018
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60
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Read originalDerek Heemsbergen
CGMagazineSecret of Mana (2018) Review
Published 2/21/2018
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Read originalNathan Birch
WccftechSecret of Mana Review – A Remake That Plays to its Strengths
Published 2/20/2018
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80
+20 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Shive
Hardcore GamerReview: Secret of Mana (Remake)
Published 2/20/2018
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70
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