Secret of Mana 3D Remake - PS4, Vita, PC - Feb 2018

[X Knight]

Didn't see a thread for this yet.

But Square Enix announced last week they are doing a 3D remake of one of their most classic and beloved RPGs - Secret of Mana!

It will release digitally only it seems (boo!) on February 15, 2018 for the PS4, Vita, and PC.

https://www.polygon.com/2017/8/25/16201488/secret-of-mana-remake-ps4-vita-windows-pc-release-date

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I'm genuinely surprised this is not on the Switch! It seems perfect for that, especially considering the original game was a SNES title. maybe they will announce a Switch version later?

As someone who never played the original, I'm looking forward to this. Though I'm a bit iffy on the 3D art style. Would have preferred if it had a more updated "traditional" look like I Am Setsuna.

also, I hope this starts a trend and we see more remakes of classic SNES era RPGs. Would love to see BOF 1 and 2 remakes, for instance.

 

[metaphysician]

I would be shocked if it doesn't land on the Switch. Odds are they just didn't think the Switch worth focusing on yet when it was put into development.

The real million dollar question is "Will it add back in cut content? And if so, how much?" At the very least, it really *should* redo the english translation and put back in the script that got cut due to text box issues. The grand prize would be if it reincorporates the Nintendo Playstation losses, giving back a good half the game or so.

 

[zenith16]

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[FONT=&quot]NEWSSecret of Mana PS4 Remake Will Have a Limited Physical Release in America Yesterday at 11:06 am


Three months ago, Square Enix graced us with an announcement of a remake of Secret of Mana on PS4, Vita, and...Read more



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source: Gamezone

 

[FVD]

Man, they really need to put this on the Switch. Loved this game when it came out so it would be nice to take the game on the go too as I wouldn't mind playing this again. I'm not buying a Vita!

 

[Lily Adler]

I did find it funny when they announced it was on the Vita of all consoles. But I know that some people still play it for the JRPGs and indie titles that still get released on it even though Sony abandoned it. A Switch port would be nice, but you can get the originals (I know 3D would be better than 16-bit graphics).

 

[zenith16]

PS Vita, PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]13 minutes of Secret of Mana remake gameplay[/FONT]
Published 7 hours ago. 13 comments.

Cave scouring, viper fighting, and talking mushrooms.

The PlayStation Blog has gone up with a 13-minute gameplay video of the upcoming Secret of Mana remake as part of its PlayStation Underground series.


Secret of Mana is due out worldwide for PlayStation 4, PS Vita, and PC via Steam on February 15.


Watch the footage below.
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source: Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

Switch
[FONT=&quot]Square Enix considering Secret of Mana remake for Switch, Seiken Densetsu Collection localization[/FONT]
Published 10 hours ago. 60 comments.

But nothing "confirmed or planned."

Square Enix is considering bringing the upcoming Secret of Mana remake to Switch, producer Masaru Oyamada told USgamer.
“To kind of give background in terms of when the project started, it was about two years ago, and the Switch hadn’t been announced,” Oyamada said. “Once we had announced this particular remake title, we were very surprised to see the amount of demand and feedback we received for a potential Switch version.”




Oyamada added, “So, the voices are heard, we’re aware that people are desiring a Switch version, and we will make an effort to see what is feasible in the future, though nothing is confirmed or planned.”
The producer added that Square Enix has also heard the demands for a western localization of Seiken Densetsu Collection, a collection of the first three Seiken Densetsu games for Switch.




“Obviously, our focus is on Secret of Mana since we’re in the last part of its development, so obviously it’s hard to definitely say that yes, we will release it,” Oyamada said. “But we’ve obviously heard a lot of demands and requests for that game to be released in the west, and that’s something we will do our best to hopefully achieve, but nothing at this moment in time.”




Secret of Mana is due out worldwide for PlayStation 4, PS Vita, and PC via Steam on February 15.

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source: Gematsu

 

[metaphysician]

I am much more excited about them bringing the Seiken Densetsu Collection west, than the Secret of Mana remake. At least, unless the SoM remake includes big chunks of the original deleted content.

 

[zenith16]

I am much more excited about them bringing the Seiken Densetsu Collection west, than the Secret of Mana remake. At least, unless the SoM remake includes big chunks of the original deleted content.

yep that would be cool. but until they say so .but who knows? It may just hppen. May be one of the gamer news out lets will let us know.

 

[Doug_Moore]

Secret Of Mana is my favorite old school RPG (aside from Final Fantasy IV / VI) so to get an HD remake 25 years later was a wonderful surprise. I just got Popoi and Primm in my party tonight so it will be awhile before I finish the game.

I know people have their reservations since its not easy to do with this with a classic game. Its A LOT to live up to, but I can assure you they did justice updating everything to 3D. The graphics are simply wonderful. Both in-game and the beginning animations.

The only drawback so far is some of the voice acting is left to be desired (Randi sounds like a wuss. Popoi is voiced by a woman.), but you can turn it off to get the vintage mute feeling back I think. The best part is you can play the original music AND you can play multi-player with 2 other friends just like the Super Nintendo days! All you have to do is turn on two other controllers and sign into their PSN accounts or guest.

I highly recommend picking this up either by physical copy or digital download.

Secret of Mana PS4 Remake Will Have a Limited Physical Release in America

Man, they weren't kidding. I had to go to like 3 different Game Stop locations before I was finally able to buy a copy.

 

[zenith16]

PS Vita, PlayStation 4, PC
[FONT=&quot]Secret of Mana version 1.02 update launches early March for PS4, soon for PS Vita and PC[/FONT]
Published 21 hours ago. 37 comments.

Fixes, fixes, and fixes.

Square Enix will release the version 1.02 update for Secret of Mana for PlayStation 4 in early March, and for PS Vita and PC “soon,” the company announced.


Here are the patch notes:

• Reduced the frequency of application errors
• Fixed an error in which characters transition to a blacked-out screen
• Fixed an error in which the character’s color changes
• Fixed an error in which half of the screen goes dark
• Fixed an error in which party members revived at zero HP
• Fixed an error in which conversations would not finish on certain maps
• Fixed an error in which players slipped through floors on maps that are two floors
• Fixed an error that stops enemy movement when using a combination of some attacks and magic
• Fixed bow and arrow behavior in battles against some monsters
• Added a guide display for the switch button on the Ring Command screen
• Added an icon for the character currently using a ring on the Ring Command screen
• Added an item effect display for Item Rings and the Ring Command screen

Secret of Mana is available now worldwide for PlayStation 4, PS Vita, and PC.
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source: Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Secret of Mana version 1.02 update now available for PS4[/FONT]
Published 24 hours ago. 19 comments.



source: Gematsu