Kirstin Swalley
Hardcore GamerReview: Trials of Mana
Published 4/22/2020
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90
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Series X|S / PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / Switch - 4/24/2020
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.
- Developer
- Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV, Xeen
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
75
13 scored reviews
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13
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
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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Allisa James
DualShockersTrials of Mana Review — Class Changing Into a Brand New Form
Published 4/22/2020
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80
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Read originalSeth G. Macy
IGNIGN Trials of Mana Review
Published 4/22/2020
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