During Xbox Developer_Direct aired last night, SQUARE ENIX showed a new trailer commented by the developers of VISIONS of MANAa new chapter in the series Seiken Densetsu already announced last December. This is the first unreleased iteration of the series after fifteen years, as narrated by the producer Masaru Oyamada and by the creator of the series Koichi Ishii in the video.
In this behind-the-scenes video, new details on the combat system are introduced, such as the addition of aerial combat, but also the return of Elementals, which will help players by taking the form of special items and changing their approach to combat. Also introduced is “pikuls”, an adventure companion who will help players during exploration. Furthermore, the soundtrack of the game will boast the collaboration of over one hundred songs created by authors who have already worked on the series, such as Tsuyoshi Sekito And Ryo Yamazaki. Within the game we will have a fluid transition between music when switching between exploration and combat.
Before leaving you with the trailer we can announce that VISIONS of MANA will be available during this summer on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.
VISIONS of MANA – Gameplay Reveal trailer
VISIONS OF MANA WILL BE RELEASED SUMMER 2024
New gameplay sequences showcase the aerial combat system, the Elementals and the new animal companion Pikuls.
MILAN (18 January 2023) – Today, during Microsoft's Xbox's Developer Direct, Square Enix Ltd. announced new details of Visions of Mana™, the first installment in the beloved mainline Mana series in over fifteen years. The event featured Masaru Oyamada, Producer of the Mana series, and Koichi Ishii, creator of the series, who introduced players to the new world of Mana and provided an in-depth look at the development and action-packed gameplay of Visions of Manareleasing summer 2024 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PC via STEAM®.
The trailer “Visions of Mana | Xbox's Developer Direct 2024 Gameplay Reveal” is available here: https://youtu.be/4nvRHj8YWEo
New gameplay and behind-the-scenes sequences provide fans and newcomers alike with an up-close look at some of the latest gameplay features and monsters and creatures from Visions of Mana. Masaru Oyamada, Producer of the Mana series, presented new details on the combat system of Visions of Mana, including the addition of the aerial combat system that will take players to new heights during battles, allowing you to strike with physical attacks, weapons and mid-air spells. Fans of the series can also expect the return of a series staple: the Elementals. Elementals will aid players in battle by taking the form of special items. Each weapon will produce a different effect in combat depending on its element, allowing you to adopt a flexible fighting style.
The “pikuls”, a new companion of, was also shown Visions of Mana. Created by Koichi Ishii, creator of the Mana series, this adorable new companion inspired by the animal world and mythology will help players as they explore the vibrant world of Visions of Mana.
SQUARE ENIX® also announced that the soundtrack of Visions of Mana upon release it will be composed of 100 songs, to which authors who have already worked on previous titles in the series have contributed, such as Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshi Sekito and Ryo Yamazaki. Visions of Mana will also offer a new flexible music system. The system will allow smooth transitions between map exploration and combat to amplify the feeling of suspense through the arrangement of the background music, which will change at the beginning and end of combat.
Since the series debuted in 1993 with MYSTIC QUEST™, a spin-off of the FINAL FANTASY series, the Mana series titles have brought players into vibrant worlds, breathtaking settings, heartwarming characters, and fantasy stories that have spanned genres and platforms. Building on the series' 30-year history, Producer Masaru Oyamada and his team are incorporating what they've learned from the last seventeen Mana titles to ensure that Visions of Mana is a faithful addition to the series that players know and love, while offering longtime fans and newcomers an innovative experience with a new story, new characters and new gameplay dynamics.
Visions of Mana will arrive in summer 2024 on PS5®, PS4®, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam®. For more information, visit https://mana.square-enix-games.com
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- Official website: https://mana.square-enix-games.com
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- Facebook: https://facebook.com/ManaGame
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/squareenixna
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/managame
- Threads: Threads.net/@ManaGame
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About the Mana series
Released in 1993 as a spin-off of the FINAL FANTASY™ series under the title “MYSTIC QUEST™”, the game was well received and spawned an action RPG series in its own right.
The unique elements that make up a true Mana series game include: an emotional story about the power of mana, the legendary Mana Sword, a cast of unique characters, memorable music and a weapons combat system. Of the 17 titles in the Mana series, released over more than 30 years, over 9 million copies have been sold/downloaded worldwide. Following fan requests, several Mana series titles have been remastered and re-released in the West on the latest generation of consoles.
Source: SQUARE ENIX via PLAION
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