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'''Secret of Mana''', originally released in Japan as '''Seiken Densetsu 2''' ({{ruby|聖剣伝説|せいけんでんせつ}}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 was directed and designed by Koichi Ishii, programmed primarily by Nasir Gebelli, and produced by veteran Square designer Hiromichi Tanaka.


'''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.
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.


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.
On September 29, 2017, Secret of Mana was 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.


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.
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==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.
 
==Gameplay==
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.  


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Secret of Mana | Table of Contents | Gameplay | Walkthrough | Bestiary index

Table of Contents

Gameplay
Characters

Secret of Mana logo

Walkthrough
  1. Potos Falls and Potos Village
  2. Water Palace and Pandora
  3. Gaia's Navel
  4. Witch Elinee
  5. The Underground Palace
  6. Pandora Ruins
  7. Thieves' Ship
  8. Upper Lands
  9. Dragon Caves
  10. Kakkara Desert
  11. Ice Country
  12. Fire Palace
  13. The Empire
  14. Imperial Castle
  15. The Palace of Darkness
  16. Gold City
  17. True Courage
  18. Sunken Continent
  19. Grand Palace
  20. Pure Land
  21. Mana Fortress
Appendices
Bestiary
Box artwork for Secret of Mana.
Box artwork for Secret of Mana.
Secret of Mana
Developer(s)Square
Publisher(s)Square, Square Enix
Year released1993
System(s)SNES, iOS, Android, Wii, Wii U
Preceded byFinal Fantasy Adventure
Followed byTrials of Mana
SeriesSeiken Densetsu
Genre(s)Action RPG
Players1-3
ModesSingle player, Multiplayer, Co-op
Rating(s)OFLC GeneralCERO All agesESRB Everyone 10+PEGI Ages 7+General
Secret of Mana
Developer(s)Q Studios
Publisher(s)Square Enix
Year released2018
System(s)PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Windows
Rating(s)CERO Ages 12 and upESRB Everyone 10+PEGI Ages 7+USK Ages 6+Parental GuidanceGRB 12+
LinksSecret of Mana at PCGamingWikiSecret of Mana ChannelSearchSearch
Independent wikis with more information:
Wiki of Mana (en)

Secret of Mana, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 2 (聖剣伝説せいけんでんせつ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 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 was 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.

  • Japanese box

    Japanese box

Story[edit]

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.

Gameplay[edit]

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.

Table of Contents

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Gameplay
Characters

Secret of Mana logo

Walkthrough
  1. Potos Falls and Potos Village
  2. Water Palace and Pandora
  3. Gaia's Navel
  4. Witch Elinee
  5. The Underground Palace
  6. Pandora Ruins
  7. Thieves' Ship
  8. Upper Lands
  9. Dragon Caves
  10. Kakkara Desert
  11. Ice Country
  12. Fire Palace
  13. The Empire
  14. Imperial Castle
  15. The Palace of Darkness
  16. Gold City
  17. True Courage
  18. Sunken Continent
  19. Grand Palace
  20. Pure Land
  21. Mana Fortress
Appendices
Bestiary
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