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Five of the Best: ShopsAug 30, 2019 - EurogamerWelcome to another week of Five of the Best, a series where we celebrate the overlooked parts of video games. They're the kind of things you don't pay much attention to at the time, but which spring readily to mind years later, proving just how memorable they were. So far we've had potions, hands, and dinosaurs - an eclectic bunch! - and we've enjoyed reading your suggestions as much as sharing ours. Today, then, another batch, another five. And the theme... Shops! Oh, how many virtual registers we've rung over the years. Imagine a role-playing game without one - you can't. It would be sacrilege. You simply must visit a new shop in every town and have their wares be slightly more powerful than they were where you came from. Everyone knows that. But there are so many shops, it's often hard to remember a single one. It's not just RPGs. I remember ogling the superbikes for sale in Road Rash and then crashing them when I eventually saved up enough money to buy them. I remember spending ages shopping for shorts and T-shirts in a knock-off GAP in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. And I've probably spent more money than I should have on costumes in Fortnite, which is hardly my fault when they sell such silly costumes, is it?! Read more Secret of Mana and the art of a good boxJun 17, 2019 - EurogamerWe don't talk about box art so much around these parts any more. Maybe that's because we don't see much by way of video game boxes anymore - they're fast becoming a thing of the past, for better and for worse. Playing the surprise Switch release of The Collection of Mana recently, though, I was reminded of the power of a strong piece of cover art - and of an artform that's in danger of being lost. I never played Secret of Mana first time around in the 90s, though it's lodged in my consciousness just as firmly as all those SNES classics that I did. It's one of those games that was a constant presence on shelves of game stores - remember them! - usually nestled behind the counter, a luxurious item that was available on import those long months it took to finally come to Europe. There was always something special about Square's 16-bit RPGs of the time - something exotic, these entire universes condensed into a single cart, and that feeling was only underlined here in Europe by how expensive these things were. For most ordinary 11-year-olds, unless you got lucky and had a friend with rich parents, these things were almost entirely out of reach. And, when you're a kid, when something's out of reach you tend to fixate on it. Read more New languages being added to Secret of Mana!Oct 9, 2018 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, Thank you all for the support you’ve shown Secret of Mana over the past few months. We sincerely hope that you’re all enjoying the game! Today we’ve added support for a few more languages: Korean, Thai, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese! We hope you’ll continue to enjoy your adventures with Randi, Primm and Popoi! The Secret of Mana team https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/4e5e7fc8f5064e4e64ffdf6525187dac78811d58.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/94c211ead72afd3134710a1879c71347c87f990f.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/0a3af59c6c63d3e70b3574898306386a01d60ae0.jpg https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/cdb14c6134a27f9cc52bf96ac17562a4aaab16a6.jpgConfessions of a teenage asset ripperMay 24, 2018 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunI never played Secret of Mana 2 on the Super Nintendo, but I could recognize its trees in a blink. I saw them in countless other games, their lush branches decorating the corners of fantasy worlds filled with magic, dragons, and bugs. Oh, so many bugs. I’ve never played the first Star Ocean, the Suikoden series, Terranigma, or Chrono Trigger. But I know them. They are games I ve always appreciated in a disjointed state, their plants and furniture dissected and laid out on sprite sheets like tiny organs on an autopsy table. I saw all this because, when I was a teenager, I illegally ripped art assets from commercial games. (more…) A message from Secret of Mana producer Masaru OyamadaMar 13, 2018 - Community AnnouncementsThis is Secret of Mana Producer Masaru Oyamada. I would like to confirm that we released an update for the Steam version of the game. As previously announced, this update deals with several issues affecting game progress as a priority. It has been confirmed that applying this update will reduce the frequency with which application errors occur, but there are unfortunately still some occurrences as before. We are also looking into other issues reported that are not addressed in this patch. We will make suitable investigations and take everyone’s feedback into account in order to prepare for the next patch as soon as possible. I must apologise sincerely for the continued inconvenience. We will announce full details of the next patch as soon as they are finalised, so watch out for future updates. Masaru Oyamada, Producer of Secret of Mana === Version update (1.01) information We have released a patch which allows the version update (1.01) for Secret of Mana. The update contents are as follows: Update Contents: Fewer application errors. Fewer instances of characters suddenly appearing on a blacked-out background. Reduced frequency of corrupted character colors after a status ailment has worn off. Fewer instances of the screen appearing half in black. Characters will no longer be revived with 0 HP. Conversations in certain areas now end normally. Reduced frequency of characters not appearing properly in areas set above ground level. Enemies no longer become immobile when certain combinations of attacks and magic are used. Bow and arrow weapons now behave differently in battles with certain monsters. Adjustments to certain DLC wallpaper images. Added features: Guide text displayed for changing buttons on the ring command menu. Character icons for denoting the ring in use on the ring command menu. Item effects displayed on the ring command menu. We apologize for the troubles so far. We appreciate for your patience.A message from Secret of Mana producer Masaru OyamadaMar 13, 2018 - Community AnnouncementsThis is Secret of Mana Producer Masaru Oyamada. I would like to confirm that we released an update for the Steam version of the game. As previously announced, this update deals with several issues affecting game progress as a priority. It has been confirmed that applying this update will reduce the frequency with which application errors occur, but there are unfortunately still some occurrences as before. We are also looking into other issues reported that are not addressed in this patch. We will make suitable investigations and take everyone’s feedback into account in order to prepare for the next patch as soon as possible. I must apologise sincerely for the continued inconvenience. We will announce full details of the next patch as soon as they are finalised, so watch out for future updates. Masaru Oyamada, Producer of Secret of Mana === Version update (1.01) information We have released a patch which allows the version update (1.01) for Secret of Mana. The update contents are as follows: Update Contents: Fewer application errors. Fewer instances of characters suddenly appearing on a blacked-out background. Reduced frequency of corrupted character colors after a status ailment has worn off. Fewer instances of the screen appearing half in black. Characters will no longer be revived with 0 HP. Conversations in certain areas now end normally. Reduced frequency of characters not appearing properly in areas set above ground level. Enemies no longer become immobile when certain combinations of attacks and magic are used. Bow and arrow weapons now behave differently in battles with certain monsters. Adjustments to certain DLC wallpaper images. Added features: Guide text displayed for changing buttons on the ring command menu. Character icons for denoting the ring in use on the ring command menu. Item effects displayed on the ring command menu. We apologize for the troubles so far. We appreciate for your patience.Secret of Mana s 3D remake is out now on SteamFeb 15, 2018 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunAah, Secret of Mana, middle game in one of the most confusingly named trilogies in gaming. Known in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 2 and barely known as anything in Europe due to a very small PAL print run. For those who could get it, it’s a fondly remembered if slightly awkward SNES action-RPG that skews a little more heavily towards the RPG side than most. As of today, it’s back and looking downright fine; Square Enix’s 3D remake (first announced at Gamescom last year) is out today on Steam. (more…) Secret of Mana remake system requirements and price revealedFeb 9, 2018 - PC GamerSecret of Mana was originally released in Japan, as Seiken Densetsu 2, in 1993. It came to the Wii Virtual Console in Japan in 2008, and the Wii U Virtual Console in 2013, and then again in 2017 on the Super NES Classic Edition. A full 3D remake for PlayStation 4, Vita, and PC was announced last August, set for release on February 15, and now, as the big day looms, it's on Steam with a $40/£30/€40 price tag and some system requirements. It will surely come as no surprise that you won't need especially high-end hardware to rock this boat. Minimum (1280x720): * OS: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit); * Processor: Intel Core i3 2.4GHz; * Memory: 4 GB RAM; * Graphics: GeForce GT730 / RADEON R7 240; * DirectX: Version 11; * Storage: 11 GB available space; Recommended (1920x1080): * OS: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit); * Processor: INTEL Core i5 2.00GHz; * Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 / RADEON R7 260X; * DirectX: Version 1; * Storage: 11 GB available space; The remade version of the game will support co-op multiplayer, updated so that when one players casts magic, everyone else can continue to play. (Apparently this was an issue in the original release.) It will also offer a "brand new rearranged soundtrack" alongside the original, and the option to switch between them at will, and new "interlude episodes" featuring interactions between Randi and his new friends, a game log that tracks the progress of the story, Steam achievements, trading cards, and partial controller support. Check out three new pieces of Secret of Mana artworkDec 11, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, Last week we showed off three new pieces of Secret of Mana artwork by the amazing HACCAN-san and here they are in all their glory! http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/82373562ceddf9e9b0f8dd4ee8dd4f97083454be.jpg Here are the heroes of Secret of Mana - Randi, Primm and Popoi! If you’ve played Secret of Mana before what did you name them? http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/26fb05543dc4f0423e58b8d754fda6f75c18874b.jpg In Secret of Mana this scene takes place in the Water Palace, as the Mana Sword resonates with the Mana Seed… http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/5a07903a0bea56d4fc535b81e400a4835499d94b.jpg And finally here’s the third illustration by HACCAN-san, this time depicting the majestic Flammie in the care of King Truffle! These are just some of the features being added to the Secret of Mana remake and I hope you’re looking forward to the game when it releases on the 15th of February. Pre-order now to receive the exclusive Moogle Suit, Tiger Two-Piece and Tiger Suit DLC costumes! Finally, don’t forget to keep an eye on our website and social channels if you want to keep up to date with everything Secret of Mana related… Website: www.secretofmanagame.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/managame Facebook: www.facebook.com/managame Instagram: www.instagram.com/squareenix #SecretofManaCheck out three new pieces of Secret of Mana artworkDec 11, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, Last week we showed off three new pieces of Secret of Mana artwork by the amazing HACCAN-san and here they are in all their glory! http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/82373562ceddf9e9b0f8dd4ee8dd4f97083454be.jpg Here are the heroes of Secret of Mana - Randi, Primm and Popoi! If you’ve played Secret of Mana before what did you name them? http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/26fb05543dc4f0423e58b8d754fda6f75c18874b.jpg In Secret of Mana this scene takes place in the Water Palace, as the Mana Sword resonates with the Mana Seed… http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/5a07903a0bea56d4fc535b81e400a4835499d94b.jpg And finally here’s the third illustration by HACCAN-san, this time depicting the majestic Flammie in the care of King Truffle! These are just some of the features being added to the Secret of Mana remake and I hope you’re looking forward to the game when it releases on the 15th of February. Pre-order now to receive the exclusive Moogle Suit, Tiger Two-Piece and Tiger Suit DLC costumes! Finally, don’t forget to keep an eye on our website and social channels if you want to keep up to date with everything Secret of Mana related… Website: www.secretofmanagame.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/managame Facebook: www.facebook.com/managame Instagram: www.instagram.com/squareenix #SecretofManaNew features in the Secret of Mana remakeNov 24, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, This week we’ve announced some very interesting new features coming to the Secret of Mana remake and I’m here to run you through them! Co-op multiplayer - one of the main things we’ve been asked since we announced the remake is whether or not co-op would return, and I’m glad to announce that yes, it will! The Secret of Mana remake will let you play offline multiplayer co-op with up to two other players, so get your friends together! Multiplayer update – we’re not just adding multiplayer, but actually improving it too – now when one player casts magic all other players will be able to continue playing, without having to wait. The music – the Secret of Mana remake is going to come with a brand new rearranged soundtrack, but for those of you who loved the original (or just want a trip down memory lane) we’re going to include the soundtrack from the original game too, and most importantly, you’ll be able to switch between them whenever you like! Interlude episodes – these are brand-new to the remake and show all-new scenes and interactions between Randi and the friends he meets on his adventure. Game log – now you’ll be able to look back at Randi’s adventure to remind yourself of the story so far from the game log. If I don’t play a game for a few days I often forget what last happened, so I’m going to find this particularly useful and I hope you will too. Achievements – if you want (and manage) to take on every challenge in Secret of Mana then you’ll probably want to be able to show off how well you’ve done, and now you’ll be able to! These are just some of the features being added to the Secret of Mana remake and I hope you’re looking forward to the game when it releases on the 15th of February. Pre-order now to receive the exclusive Moogle Suit, Tiger Two-Piece and Tiger Suit DLC costumes! http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/91ebfdd719163fba6a7ef380cf4f596e1c52194a.jpg Finally, don’t forget to keep an eye on our website and social channels if you want to keep up to date with everything Secret of Mana related… Website: www.secretofmanagame.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/managame Facebook: www.facebook.com/managame Instagram: www.instagram.com/squareenix #SecretofManaNew features in the Secret of Mana remakeNov 24, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsHi everyone, This week we’ve announced some very interesting new features coming to the Secret of Mana remake and I’m here to run you through them! Co-op multiplayer - one of the main things we’ve been asked since we announced the remake is whether or not co-op would return, and I’m glad to announce that yes, it will! The Secret of Mana remake will let you play offline multiplayer co-op with up to two other players, so get your friends together! Multiplayer update – we’re not just adding multiplayer, but actually improving it too – now when one player casts magic all other players will be able to continue playing, without having to wait. The music – the Secret of Mana remake is going to come with a brand new rearranged soundtrack, but for those of you who loved the original (or just want a trip down memory lane) we’re going to include the soundtrack from the original game too, and most importantly, you’ll be able to switch between them whenever you like! Interlude episodes – these are brand-new to the remake and show all-new scenes and interactions between Randi and the friends he meets on his adventure. Game log – now you’ll be able to look back at Randi’s adventure to remind yourself of the story so far from the game log. If I don’t play a game for a few days I often forget what last happened, so I’m going to find this particularly useful and I hope you will too. Achievements – if you want (and manage) to take on every challenge in Secret of Mana then you’ll probably want to be able to show off how well you’ve done, and now you’ll be able to! These are just some of the features being added to the Secret of Mana remake and I hope you’re looking forward to the game when it releases on the 15th of February. Pre-order now to receive the exclusive Moogle Suit, Tiger Two-Piece and Tiger Suit DLC costumes! http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/91ebfdd719163fba6a7ef380cf4f596e1c52194a.jpg Finally, don’t forget to keep an eye on our website and social channels if you want to keep up to date with everything Secret of Mana related… Website: www.secretofmanagame.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/managame Facebook: www.facebook.com/managame Instagram: www.instagram.com/squareenix #SecretofManaThe Secret of Mana 3D remake is coming to Steam!Sep 1, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsHello everyone! Last week we announced that the legendary Secret of Mana is getting a full 3D remake and being released on Steam on the 15th of February, 2018 (not long to go!) To add to that you’re now also able to pre-order the game; for pre-ordering you’ll receive special character costumes (Moogle Suit for Randi, Primm and Popoi, Tiger Two-Piece for Primm and Tiger Suit for Randi and Popoi) as well as a custom downloadable wallpaper! If you want to know a little more about Secret of Mana, read on below! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/91ebfdd719163fba6a7ef380cf4f596e1c52194a.jpg Originally released in 1993 and widely regarded as one of the greatest RPGs of all time, Secret of Mana invites players on an action-packed adventure taking on the role Randi, along with his two companions, Primm and Popoi, as they battle a perilous empire to reclaim the magical power of Mana and bring the world back to order. Whilst faithfully retelling the beloved story of Randi, Primm and Popoi, Secret of Mana will also include a host of new features and exciting updates for players to enjoy, including: • Audio Updates – including a newly arranged musical score and voiced characters • 3D Graphics - revamped visuals for the entire game; a vivid, Mana-filled world rebuilt in 3D for the first time • Upgraded Gameplay – the original system has been reworked in an effort to realise a modern action-RPG with improved gameplay • Dialog scenes added – several core scenes from the original story now newly visualized in-game Whether you’ve played Secret of Mana before or not; we all hope you’re really looking forward to trying out this updated version of the legendary RPG!The Secret of Mana 3D remake is coming to Steam!Sep 1, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsHello everyone! Last week we announced that the legendary Secret of Mana is getting a full 3D remake and being released on Steam on the 15th of February, 2018 (not long to go!) To add to that you’re now also able to pre-order the game; for pre-ordering you’ll receive special character costumes (Moogle Suit for Randi, Primm and Popoi, Tiger Two-Piece for Primm and Tiger Suit for Randi and Popoi) as well as a custom downloadable wallpaper! If you want to know a little more about Secret of Mana, read on below! http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30451857/91ebfdd719163fba6a7ef380cf4f596e1c52194a.jpg Originally released in 1993 and widely regarded as one of the greatest RPGs of all time, Secret of Mana invites players on an action-packed adventure taking on the role Randi, along with his two companions, Primm and Popoi, as they battle a perilous empire to reclaim the magical power of Mana and bring the world back to order. Whilst faithfully retelling the beloved story of Randi, Primm and Popoi, Secret of Mana will also include a host of new features and exciting updates for players to enjoy, including: • Audio Updates – including a newly arranged musical score and voiced characters • 3D Graphics - revamped visuals for the entire game; a vivid, Mana-filled world rebuilt in 3D for the first time • Upgraded Gameplay – the original system has been reworked in an effort to realise a modern action-RPG with improved gameplay • Dialog scenes added – several core scenes from the original story now newly visualized in-game Whether you’ve played Secret of Mana before or not; we all hope you’re really looking forward to trying out this updated version of the legendary RPG!
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