Square Enix have released a gameplay trailer for Trials of Mana.
A 3D remake of the 1995 SNES original of the same name, players choose a party of three from six heroes. Customizing their abilities and classes, players then venture out on this action JRPG- to stop those seeking to free the Benevodons that nearly devastated the world.
You can find the gameplay trailer below:
Those who pre-order or purchase the game by May 21st will receive a Rabite Adornment DLC. This piece of equipment grants additional EXP to characters up to level 10. On Steam, players who pre-order or purchase before May 21st will also receive a wallpaper set, while on PlayStation 4 players will get an avatar set of the game’s six heroes.
You can find the full rundown (via Steam) below:
“Trials of Mana” is the 3D remake of the hit Japanese classic RPG released in 1995 as Seiken Densetsu 3.
Experience the beloved adventure fully modernized with quality graphics, an upgraded battle system, character voices, a remastered sound track, extra conversation interludes, and more!
The overlapping story of interwoven destinies changes depending on who you choose as your main character and companions!
This daring tale of overcoming the tests of fate has been given new life! Will these young adventurers be able to use the power of mana to save the world from the brink of destruction?
When the world was shrouded in darkness, the Goddess of Mana drew forth the Sword of Mana to smite the eight Benevodons, monsters of destruction. She sealed the horrors inside the eight Mana Stones, bringing the realm back from the brink. Weakened from rebuilding the world, the Goddess changed herself into a tree and fell into a deep sleep for many years. However, the forces of evil soon sought to free the Benevodons to gain control of the world. They started a terrible war to further their plot and destabilize the kingdoms. Peace was at an end. Mana itself began to disappear from the world and the Mana Tree started to wither…”
KEY FEATURES
Revamped 3D Graphics
Trials of Mana is a full 3D remake of the third game in the Mana series, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3. The entire game has been fully rebuilt from the ground up with modern 3D graphics.
Pick your Party
Players can choose their favorite protagonist and two companions from six different characters. The story will play out in different ways depending on the combination of the protagonist and companions in the party.
Class Changing
Raise your level and become the top-level classes. The characters’ appearance, magic, and special attacks that they can learn will change depending on which light or dark classes are selected for each character.
Trials of Mana launches April 24th for Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4.
Image: Press release