5 reviews
Dawn of Mana
Dawn of Mana, as the title suggests, focuses on the origins of Square's Secret of Mana action RPG series, touching upon the genesis of both the Mana Tree and the Sword of Mana. The game takes place on the once idyllic island named Illusia, where the life-giving Mana Tree has dried up and turned to stone. In desperate need of a hero, Illusia calls u...
Details
- Released
- December 21, 2006
- Also known as
- Seiken Densetsu 4
- Genres
- Action · Role-playing (RPG)
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Platforms
- PS2
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It takes guts to try to break out from an established franchise, especially one revered as a classic, and make a prequel with radically different gameplay mechanics. Dawn of Mana tried to provide an action twist on the series. Unfortunately, with shoddy character development, some weak combat and story mechanics and gameplay issues, this adventure is a passable successor in name only. It's fun in spots, but not nearly as engaging as the original title.
Dawn of Mana reveals the origins of the legend behind the Mana Tree and the Sword of Mana. Breaking the series' 2D mould, Dawn of Mana brings the world of Mana to three-dimensional life while preserving the atmosphere that fans have come to know and love.
