Trials of Mana (Xbox Series X) Review

Trials of Mana

Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.

Trials of Mana (Xbox Series X) Review

Xbox gamers, who have long been starved for Square Enix’s biggest titles on their platform of choice, are finally “eatin’ good.” The Japanese publisher has begun to fulfill its recent commitment to “aggressively pursuing a multiplatform strategy,” which includes Nintendo platforms, PlayStation, PC, and Xbox. While Square Enix has made similar promises in the past, often followed by awkward handshakes, it was the release of the company’s 14-year-old MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox consoles last March that officially solidified the company’s improved relationship with Xbox. With hints of Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Remake potentially on the way, the partnership has only grown stronger.

In the wake of this milestone and a well-timed stealth drop by Square Enix at last month’s 2024 Tokyo Game Show, the publisher has continued this goodwill towards Xbox players. Trials of Mana, Legend of Mana, and the much-celebrated Final Fantasy Pixel... Read more