A classic PS1 role-playing game will hit PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC this summer. While the PS2 is the most well-known and beloved nostalgic PlayStation console, the PS1 had some of the best and most classic role-playing games, including Legend of Mana, which is now being recovered and remastered for the aforementioned platforms. And, as expected, with the remaster there are updates and improvements that do not radically change or revise a game, but give it a touch of modernity.
According to Square Enix, the remaster will come with enhanced images, a reordered soundtrack, and the “Ring Ring Land” mini-game, which was previously exclusive to Japanese versions of the game. Beyond that, the game is exactly as you remember it.
“Entering the protagonist’s skin, players will embark on a journey to find the mystical Mana Tree seen in a dream, only to discover that the map of the world is empty,” reads an official presentation of the remaster. “Throughout their adventure, they will acquire special artifacts, which can be placed on the map to bring cities and dungeons to life through the land creation system. Players can progress through the story in different ways depending on the decisions they have, offering a personal and unique gaming experience “.
For those who do not know: Legends of Mana is an action role-playing game that debuted in 1999 via Square Enix and via the original PlayStation. The fourth game of the On series, continues in 1995 Tests of On, and debuted with strong sales, but did not live up to previous games on a critical scale. In 2021, it’s a bit of a cult classic, which is why it’s remastered and republished.
Even better for fans of the classic PS1 game, which will be released soon. In addition to revealing all of this, Square Enix also revealed that the remaster will be released on June 24th.
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