Timothy Monbleau
PC GamerVisions of Mana review
Published 9/6/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 - 8/29/2024
Visions of Mana
For the first time in over 15 years, a brand-new entry in the mainline Mana series arrives! Embark on a new adventure with Val, the newly appointed soul guard, as he sets off on a journey across the world to accompany his friend on her pilgrimage to the Tree of Mana. Experience action-packed gameplay and explore a vibrant semi-open 3D field, encountering fearsome foes and unlikely allies along the way.
- Developer
- Ouka Studio
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
71
13 scored reviews
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13
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Score range
50–85
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 71 across 13 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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James Paley
COGconnectedVisions of Mana Review – Tragic Tree Tales
Published 9/6/2024
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70
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Read originalAustin King
Screen RantVisions of Mana Review: Reminds Me Why I Fell In Love With This Series In The First Place
Published 9/5/2024
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70
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Read originalSteve Boxer
Metro GameCentralVisions Of Mana review – solo adventure
Published 9/4/2024
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70
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Read originalAutumn Wright
GamesRadar+Visions of Mana review: "A beautifully sculpted 3D world that disappoints in a thousand small ways" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 8/27/2024
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50
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Murphy
Hardcore GamerReview: Visions of Mana is a Fine Wine
Published 8/27/2024
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Published 8/27/2024
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80
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Read originalJoe Richards
PlayStation UniverseVisions Of Mana Review (PS5) - Taking Root And Standing Tall - PlayStation Universe
Published 8/27/2024
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85
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalQuinton O'Connor
TheGamerVisions Of Mana Review - A Pilgrimage To The Past
Published 8/27/2024
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70
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Read originalJae Lee
ZTGDVisions of Mana (PC) Review – ZTGD
Published 8/27/2024
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75
+4 vs critic avg
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