Daniel Bloodworth
Easy AlliesTrials of Mana (2020) - Easy Allies Review
Published 5/24/2020
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Trials of Mana
Trials of Mana is a full high definition remake of the third entry in the Mana series, previously exclusively released in Japan in 1995 as Seiken Densetsu 3. Trials of Mana tells the story of six heroes as they battle against the monsters of destruction that threaten a world where Mana has been weakened. Players can customize their own party of three, selected from six unique characters, to experience different stories.
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- Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV, Xeen
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
75
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50–90
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The critic average is 75 across 13 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 80–89 band.
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90–1001 review · 8%
80–895 reviews · 38%
70–795 reviews · 38%
Below 702 reviews · 15%
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Paulmichael Contreras
PlayStation LifeStyleTrials of Mana PS4 Review – Gently Upgraded
Published 5/4/2020
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Read originalJosh Tolentino
DestructoidReview: Trials of Mana
Published 5/2/2020
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Trials of Mana Review
Published 5/1/2020
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50
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Read originalRebecca Spear
Windows CentralTrials of Mana on PC review: A remade classic that's enjoyable, but a little too simple | Windows Central
Published 4/29/2020
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70
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Read originalSteve Watts
GameSpotTrials Of Mana Review - Mana Enough
Published 4/22/2020
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60
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalOzzie Mejia
ShacknewsTrials of Mana review: Believing in magic
Published 4/22/2020
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80
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Read originalMiguel Moran
TheSixthAxisTrials of Mana Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 4/22/2020
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80
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Read originalKimberley Wallace
Game InformerTrials of Mana Review – Fun But Faithful To A Fault
Published 4/22/2020
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78
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Trials of Mana - Old And New Combine To Create A Fine RPG Adventure
Published 4/22/2020
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