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'''Secret of Mana''', originally released in Japan as '''Seiken Densetsu 2''', is a [[1993]] [[action]] [[role-playing game]] developed and published by [[Square]] (now [[Square Enix]]) for the [[SNES]]. It is the sequel to the [[1991]] game Seiken Densetsu, released in North America as [[Final Fantasy Adventure]] and in Europe as Mystic Quest, and it was the first Seiken Densetsu title to be marketed as part of the Mana series rather than the Final Fantasy series.


'''Secret of Mana''', originally released in Japan as '''Seiken Densetsu 2''', is a [[1993]] [[action]] [[role-playing game]] developed and published by [[Square]] (now [[Square Enix]]) for the [[SNES]]. It is the sequel to the [[1991]] game Seiken Densetsu, released in North America as [[Final Fantasy Adventure]] and in Europe as Mystic Quest, and it was the first Seiken Densetsu title to be marketed as part of the Mana series rather than the Final Fantasy series. Set in a high fantasy universe, the game follows three heroes as they attempt to prevent an empire from conquering the world with the power of an ancient flying fortress.
Rather than using a turn-based battle system like contemporaneous role-playing games, Secret of Mana features real-time battles with a power bar mechanic. The game has a unique Ring Command menu system, which pauses the action and allows the player to make decisions in the middle of battle. An innovative cooperative multiplayer system allows a second or third player to drop in and out of the game at any time. Secret of Mana was directed and designed by Koichi Ishii, programmed primarily by Nasir Gebelli, and produced by veteran Square designer Hiromichi Tanaka.


Rather than using a turn-based battle system like contemporaneous role-playing games, Secret of Mana features real-time battles with a power bar mechanic. The game has a unique Ring Command menu system, which pauses the action and allows the player to make decisions in the middle of battle. An innovative cooperative multiplayer system allows a second or third player to drop in and out of the game at any time. Secret of Mana was directed and designed by Koichi Ishii, programmed primarily by Nasir Gebelli, and produced by veteran Square designer Hiromichi Tanaka.
The original version was re-released for the Wii's [[Virtual Console]] in 2008. The game was ported to mobile phones in Japan in 2009, and an enhanced port of the game was released for iOS in 2010 and Android in 2014. A 3D remake of the game was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Microsoft Windows on February 15, 2018.  


The game received considerable acclaim for its brightly colored graphics, expansive plot, Ring Command menu system, and innovative real-time battle system. Critics also praised the soundtrack by Hiroki Kikuta and the customizable artificial intelligence (AI) settings for computer-controlled allies. The original version was re-released for the Wii's [[Virtual Console]] in 2008. The game was ported to mobile phones in Japan in 2009, and an enhanced port of the game was released for iOS in 2010 and Android in 2014. In August 2017, a 3D remake of the game was announced for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Microsoft Windows, for release on February 15, 2018.  
On September 29, 2017, Secret of Mana is bundled with the 21 games on the [[SNES Classic Console]] and also released on the [[Super Famicom Classic Console]]. On June 19, 2019 a [[Collection of Mana]] for [[Nintendo Switch]] was released with [[Secret of Mana]] and the two other games in the series included.


On September 29, 2017, Secret of Mana is bundled with the 21 games on the SNES Classic Console in 2017 and also released on the Super Famicom Classic Console. On June 19, 2019 a Nintendo Switch game Collection of Mana was released and Secret of Mana is bundled with the 3 Mana games.
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Set in a high fantasy universe, the game follows three heroes as they attempt to prevent an empire from conquering the world with the power of an ancient flying fortress.


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Box artwork for Secret of Mana.
Box artwork for Secret of Mana.
Secret of Mana
Developer(s)Template:CoTemplate:Co
Publisher(s)Template:CoTemplate:Co
Year released1993
System(s)SNES, iOS, Android, Wii, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Windows
Preceded byFinal Fantasy Adventure
Followed byTrials of Mana
SeriesSeiken Densetsu
Genre(s)Action RPG
Players1-3
ModesSingle player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)OFLC General
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Secret of Mana, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 2, is a 1993 action role-playing game developed and published by Square (now Square Enix) for the SNES. It is the sequel to the 1991 game Seiken Densetsu, released in North America as Final Fantasy Adventure and in Europe as Mystic Quest, and it was the first Seiken Densetsu title to be marketed as part of the Mana series rather than the Final Fantasy series.

Rather than using a turn-based battle system like contemporaneous role-playing games, Secret of Mana features real-time battles with a power bar mechanic. The game has a unique Ring Command menu system, which pauses the action and allows the player to make decisions in the middle of battle. An innovative cooperative multiplayer system allows a second or third player to drop in and out of the game at any time. Secret of Mana was directed and designed by Koichi Ishii, programmed primarily by Nasir Gebelli, and produced by veteran Square designer Hiromichi Tanaka.

The original version was re-released for the Wii's Virtual Console in 2008. The game was ported to mobile phones in Japan in 2009, and an enhanced port of the game was released for iOS in 2010 and Android in 2014. A 3D remake of the game was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Microsoft Windows on February 15, 2018.

On September 29, 2017, Secret of Mana is bundled with the 21 games on the SNES Classic Console and also released on the Super Famicom Classic Console. On June 19, 2019 a Collection of Mana for Nintendo Switch was released with Secret of Mana and the two other games in the series included.

Story

Set in a high fantasy universe, the game follows three heroes as they attempt to prevent an empire from conquering the world with the power of an ancient flying fortress.

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