The latest update for Visions of Mana, a new entry in the Mana series by Square Enix, focuses on its upcoming release on August 29, 2024. This action RPG marks the series’ return after a long hiatus and brings a fresh narrative and gameplay features (PCGamesN) (Square Enix).
Key Features and Updates:
- Gameplay and Storyline:
- Main Characters: The game follows Val, a young warrior, and his childhood friend Hinna, the newly appointed Alm of Fire, as they embark on a journey to the Mana Tree. The storyline unfolds as they discover the truth about their world while traveling through vibrant and dangerous environments (Sortiraparis) (Square Enix).
- Combat System: Visions of Mana features real-time battles with the ability to switch between party members. Each character can equip Elemental Vessels to change classes and unlock new abilities, providing strategic depth and variety in combat (The Official SQUARE ENIX Website) (Gematsu).
- Elemental Vessels:
- These mystical artifacts house elemental powers that players can use both in combat and exploration. The game introduces a variety of vessels, each associated with a different element, allowing characters to change classes and utilize unique abilities (The Official SQUARE ENIX Website) (Gematsu).
- Exploration and Puzzles: Elemental Vessels also enable players to interact with the environment through Elemental Triggers, unlocking new areas and secrets as they progress (Gematsu).
- Demo Release:
- A demo of Visions of Mana is available on Steam, allowing players to experience a portion of the game before its official release. Although progress from the demo cannot be transferred to the full game, players will receive bonus weapons in the final version for trying the demo (PCGamesN) (Sortiraparis).
- Visuals and World Design:
- The game is set in a semi-open world filled with diverse and imaginative landscapes. The updated graphics and art style aim to enhance the immersive experience of exploring the Mana universe (The Official SQUARE ENIX Website).
For more details about the game and to try out the demo, you can visit the Visions of Mana Steam page.
