Visions of Mana

Exciting combat, a deeply rewarding class system, and likable characters make Visions of Mana a great comeback for this classic RPG series.

A weak story and frustrating pacing combine into a disappointing entry in a venerated series.

Visions of Mana weaves accessible action and RPG elements together to create a gorgeously enthralling fairy tale.

I quickly found the screen would get too cluttered to see my party or enemies, and with no optional targeting lines or much color coding going on, combat choreography is unintelligible.

The first mainline Mana in over a decade is a wholehearted vision for a different kind of modern RPG

As a nostalgia-driven retread of the classic Mana adventure, Visions of Mana is rock solid - but it struggles to be anything more than a reminder of how magical those old RPGs could be. If you can look beyond the game's monotonous storytelling and tragically bland characters, the essence of an old-school excursion is here, in the exploration of wonderful environments and in battles against burly boss monsters.

Visions of Mana is the first mainline Mana game in nearly two decades and, despite some issues, is a great step forward for the series.

A wonderful return to form for the Mana series. Visions of Mana will have longtime fans grinning from ear-to-ear.

Visions of Mana is like a snack that you eat in between your big meals. There’s enough here to satiate your hunger, like the fun combat and entertaining cast of characters, if you’re looking for another RPG to play in the meantime. It feels safe and familiar, so don’t come in expecting a novel experience.

Visions of Mana is a fun JRPG for the first thirty hours but the continuous backtracking and overall padding left me feeling like my time wasn't being respected by the time Val's journey came to a close