One of my all time favorite classics. I was so happy when I heard they were remastering this for the switch. I can't wait to play it. So much nostalgia to be had here.
@@rock2k14 Oh, don't worry though! See, SE has been soooooo kind and thoughtful as to release remasters! On Mobile and Steam! Again! When they already have them! Isn't that just so kind of them!? Seriously though, I've seen so many people pissed off about that announcement. People have been wanting 1-6 on switch, PS4/5, and XBox for years. Instead, they release them where most people aren't going to buy them, if they already have the other versions... I wouldn't be surprised if they do badly, and then SE turns around and says "well, we HAD planned on releasing them on console. But because they did badly on Steam and Mobile, we figured it wouldn't be worth it." They did that with fans wanting a new Chrono game, so it wouldn't surprise me at all...
This game shines the most on its skills, abilites and techniques you'll learn by grinding. I Used to master all as i remember.. like combining two abilities to unlock a special technique etc. e.g. Defend+lounge = defensive lounge then grinding that skill to unlock a special technique that utilizes that move.. Super fun
nowadays you get them on lootboxes and premium account lol Lai Strike is fun to use tho this game had too much content to be ramade fully from the ground up without getting some of it be DLC compared to it's three recent titles
This game was such a treasure on the ps1. I remember saving my character on my memory card and taking it to a friend's house to co-op, and discovering you learn each-other's weapon skills! The character's storylines were so much fun, and the soundtrack was phenomenal. Can't wait to go through this again.
This game is one of the greatest games ever made. I had played this one way before and I still am in love with it. I still wish that Terranigma would be revived into the switch...
You get all my respect for remembering Terranigma my friend. One of my favourite JRPGs ever, even to this date. Next to Secret of Mana it was the first JRPG I ever played, so it always holds a special place in my heart.
@@vhalrougelarfouxe Oh god yes. The game has quite a few feels. Pretty much the whole Liem chapter, Fyda and Royd's goodbye, the avalanche scene... and of course the ending, I also still get a bit teary eyed every time I see that ending and credit roll. It's rare I get emotional over video games, even games that are meant to be emotional, but man... kind of blows my mind a little how much that game hits you, considering how 'basic', for a lack of a better term, it really is.
Storywise, I've always thought of this game as "side-quests: the game". But those "side quests" are actually the whole point. You progress by engaging with the characters and taking part in the smaller stories. This allows you to further build the world and see more of the story. You don't even always do anything to progress a story segment, sometimes just happening to see it and be there. BUT your role as the main character is to rebuild the world and revive the mana tree in doing so. Each character with whatever struggle they're having is a part of that. So in essence, the side quests ARE the main quest. Once you get that in your mind, the game is much more enjoyable from a story perspective. It just doesn't play out like any RPG story you're used to, because it's really not all about your character! It's about everyone. You just happen to be the one putting it all together.
Yes I played it back in the day, this game and several other RPG games in PS1 (suikoden, Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire) make me love JRPG until now. Will play this game again for the nostalgia
This games art style is what made me want to play JRPG's back in the day. It was just so vastly different from the N64 which I thought was a boring system at the time.
I have my Japanese physical coming in the post this week. Cant wait. Mana is my favourite RPG,s of all time. Great review. I absolutely love your mastery of descriptive wording. It’s paints a wonderful picture, especially you words on the art direction and the music.
It plays a bit more RPG-ish compared to SoM. But it has charms with it management game mechanic. You can craft weapon, give seeds to the tree that will sprout out fruits, you can catch a monster. Also while the reviewer doesn't show it, you can actually use plethora of weapon types, from fists to heavy two handed hammer
I'm planning on playing it without a guide on the first playthrough and then using one to do every single sidequest that I'm sure I'll lost on the 1st playthrough. We need to make sure to make the money worth there =P
@@xboxswitch9457 Ummm... this isn't a next gen exclusive. I'm pretty bugs were at a minimum as games had to work when they were released back then. I can't recall a single bug from the dozens of times I've played it in the past decades.
One of the best OST's on the original Playstation and for me, this is one of my favourite PS1 games. Visually and audio wise it's a treat. I'll get this version eventually, great review boys. The story is a little loose, but it more than makes up for that in other areas I feel.
Played and finished this on the original Playstation, on pc with a psx emulator, on my psp running cfw, and on my android phone running a psx emulator. And now here I go again 😄
This is one of my absolute favorites from when I was a wee lad in 99. It's seriously good. Was way ahead of its time too. Anyone who likes ARPGS must try this is the standard I set them by for the past 20 years.
You are the third reviewer that confirms it - must have for the people that were playing it back then. My childhood game, instant buy now. Just few more hours for release
If you are planning to get the good ending on your first play through, make sure you do the guide. Because the placement of artifacts is a big thing. It has different items, and monsters. And also you need to talk to all people at least three times. Otherwise, it is an amazing game.
Once you get deep in the weapons of this game, its starts to feel like monster hunter with interesting combos and techniques. My friend and I would spend hours playing co-op and to this day, was one of the best gaming memories (outside of arcades) that i have had. No stress, no competition just playing game for the sake of playing a game and sharing an experience. So glad it is back.
This was the first game I ever played on a console. I loved it so much and I fully agree, the soundtrack is amazing. You can see that there is much care put into the design. It's lovely. Funny you say that the story can be in the background.. For me this wasn't the case. The story was very much vivid and I was so involved. But this is back then. I'll definetly pick this up and play again :)
I don't know if it's just my phone or what, but the narration of the review is clearer now. Sometimes in the past videos, the audio quality of your voices is muffled somewhat, but now, I can hear the voice clearly. Audio is 20/20! This is quite important to me because I tend to listen to your reviews during my daily commute, podcast style. Good stuff!
At 4:35 you can see the quest title changed "7 wisdoms" to "The Pursuit of Wisdoms" due to the confusion that there are only 6 wisdoms that can be interacted and needed to do the quest. The 7th being Matilda which is revealed later in the game.
The game just felt like one sidequest after another to me. Was a bit off-putting at first, but the world and music were so good that I really didn't mind. Also, the characters and all their little quirks are so memorable. The battle system feels pretty clunky. I ended up using the downward diagonal (directional input) rising attack all the time since it had almost instant recovery.
I started playing Trials of Mana last month and I adore it. I saw this one was coming but something about it did not resonate with me but I am glad that it is actually fun. I'm gonna wait for a sale and pick it up!😊
They are in the process of making a skyrim port for the only thing on earth that doesn't have skyrim yet, toasters. And as you would expect, is stuck there, not because toasters can't run skyrim, but because toasters have no internet for microtransactions. After that, maybe you'll get your morrowind on switch.
This game looks beautiful remaked! The music aspect is what I took as the best! I wanna play. Although I have yet to finish Trials of Mana. Gotta grab this.
This one looks great. I'm sure I'll buy it sooner or later. But since I prefer physical editions I'll wait until I'll be able to grab the physical release :) Thanks for the review!
It might not have a strong over-arching story, but the smaller stories within are actually compelling and heart-wrenching. One of of my faves in the ps1 era, played it again on psp, and I will definitely be picking it up on swtich.
Fun Fact: The opening song was sung by Annika Ljungberg (a.k.a. Mary Sue), former lead singer of the Swedish Music Group *Rednex, the guys behind their 1995 hit, Cotton Eye Joe.*
nice I love how high the score is here... I already got the physical edition but I wanted to know what was new and I already knew everything that was said, but that's good. I loved the game back in the days and I was sad so many people never picked it up back then. to me, it's a must-play BUT don't expect a traditional "mana" game and you'll have fun.
I never really got into this series, and the gameplay doesn’t really seem for me, so I’ll be passing on this one for the time being. However, it does look like a great one for fans of the series or jrpgs to get into, despite its drawbacks. Thanks for the review.
This was my favorite game growing up and I’ve spent the last 24 hours alternating between happiness and like… crying in joy to have a copy of my favorite back in my hands
Stumble onto this review. Used to love this game back in the days. Was super fun, but yeah very disconnected with itself. Like nothing really mattered in it. Though you could hard lock your progress if you werent paying much attention or even if you were! lol.
at first i was torn about buying it on ps4 or switch because I'm a bit of a trophy hunter, but ultimately decided that this game is perfect for handheld imo. Great review!
I've noticed that you'll always talk about how the game plays in handheld mode, but could you also report on which games support surround sound and how well the games handle that, too? I rarely play in portable mode, but I do have a surround sound system it's always nice to get that extra audio feature when a developer has surround sound support.
I was so excited to see this review! I already loved the game, so to watch my favorite youtube channel cover it has made my day! Keep grinding. I will be picking this up. (Also, Griftlands is amazing)
The Mana game looks good, I have never played any of them. But Mario Golf comes out on Friday and I know I’m going to be putting slot of time into it. Pick up on sale when my backlog slows down. Hahahahah. Keep up the good work guys, I really enjoy your vids
Played this game as a kid, i remebet getting stuck on every quest, i remeber missing so much, and i remeber playing this game so manh times over and over untill i completed it as a youngin..pre-ordered on Switch and tried to launch the game every hour untill it worked, then played it 8 hours straight, so much Nostalgia, so much brain space was created for this game.
I played through the game like 3 times. One thing that bugged me is that story friends didnt seem to scale or keep their levels, so co op completely breaks when the MC has a 50 level advantage.
Will definitely be grabbing it. Back in my childhood this game was so rare. We had to scour for two copies of it as the first one we grabbed froze at boot up and the second one froze shortly after. So we'd use copy #2 to start the game and switch the disk after getting in game. I've beaten it, but not with a 100% clear. If you consider when it came out the game was a masterpiece. Also you can play as a second character, not just a pet. If I remember... you just need to make a second save file and an npc in the first town "pretty sure you have a quest to find him really early on" allows you to import the other players character into the game.
never played the og ps1 version was that co-op accessable? what I really like is the visuals in the og ps1 version, this one seemed thwfe is a filter over the game and I miss a bit the crisp pixelated look😃
I've spent more of a hundred hours playing this game. Grinding my ass off, farming money, buying materials, forging weapons, experimenting Golems, and raising my monsters pet, unlocking everygoddamn moves, mastering all the weapon fighting styles, Damn this game contents are insane! I remember felt so fucked when i accidentaly ereased my save data and lost all my shit ... 🤣😭😵 As a non linear RPG, this is undountedly a hidden gem! And they reviving this game? Hotdamn! Nintendo, you are amazing! Waiting for Chrono Trigger and Xenogears remaster ...
I honestly have too many jrpg's in my backlog haha. Might play this if I ever clear those, but the innovate choices with the artifacts honestly don't speak to me that much. Cool for the fans of the series though :D cheers as always lads!
Ohh. The memories.. wrecking the mobs in Nightmare mode alongside L'arc and me spamming my OP magic on the side.. Unlocking all the Supermove for each weapon is a blast also my favorite is Bow and it's ultra powerful Laser Beam. 😁
This has been my absolute favorite game ever. My uncle randomly picked it up for me at a random pawn shop. Wrapped in a napkin for a dollar. I was like 9. I’m 29 now and still hooked! So excited for this remaster! Too bad we don’t get a physical copy in the US 😭😭😭
It is worth noting that the game seems to lag/dip in frame rate after defeating monsters in battle which can be a bit jarring and take me out of the immersion. Also they didn't patch the original bug on PS1 US version where weapons quick attack stats are switched with heavy attack stats. The translation for some Stat boosting items was incorrect on the US ps1 version and they didn't fix that either. Its a shame that square didn't fix these issues but other than that this is an amazing game.
The only difference i see is the font change for text. Is there a better description for items when you forge and temper stuff? No. If only they remade the game in octopath traveler style or something similar. I'll stick to psx emulator to play this.
I love everything about the mana series except for the battle system. When I heard it was getting remastered, I was crossing my fingers so they would remove the loooooong startup for battle techniques. The worst thing was waiting to fill up your gauge only to miss because the enemy moved about 30 seconds ago when you first started the tech. Other than that small thing, this game was amazing. Music, art and story.
It doesn't seem like there's a difference in the two versions. I have it on switch and it runs perfectly fine. The only real deciding factor is whether or not you will get mileage out of having handheld mode as an option.
Best game I ever played on PS1. The thing I like the most here is that there are tons of equipment you can choose from and each equipment type has its own set of skills. You can also learn all the skills in one playthrough. I've been searching for a game that is similar to this, and haven't found any so far.
Did any of you play this one back in the day? Will you be picking it up now? Let us know!
LoM was dope back in the ancient day.
Used to play it on psx, in english. It's a truly great game.
One of my all time favorite classics. I was so happy when I heard they were remastering this for the switch. I can't wait to play it. So much nostalgia to be had here.
I didn't unfortunately.
Now I wish Square Enix release Final Fantasy Tactics (PSX Version) as a Remastered!😭👍
Music 20/20. Well deserved. Yoko Shimomura's work is astonishing in this one.
My Switch is turning into a JRPG machine at this point 😂
a JRPG and roguelike machine for me
And yet they still haven't given us final fantasy 1-6 on switch 😑
@@rock2k14 Oh, don't worry though! See, SE has been soooooo kind and thoughtful as to release remasters! On Mobile and Steam! Again! When they already have them! Isn't that just so kind of them!? Seriously though, I've seen so many people pissed off about that announcement. People have been wanting 1-6 on switch, PS4/5, and XBox for years. Instead, they release them where most people aren't going to buy them, if they already have the other versions... I wouldn't be surprised if they do badly, and then SE turns around and says "well, we HAD planned on releasing them on console. But because they did badly on Steam and Mobile, we figured it wouldn't be worth it." They did that with fans wanting a new Chrono game, so it wouldn't surprise me at all...
@@rock2k14 exactly, I want to play 6 so bad…
That's Nintendo Consoles in general for myself lmfao
I pre ordered this when it came up. I haven't completed the cactus diary way back. I need to complete this. This game was my childhood.
This game shines the most on its skills, abilites and techniques you'll learn by grinding. I Used to master all as i remember.. like combining two abilities to unlock a special technique etc. e.g. Defend+lounge = defensive lounge then grinding that skill to unlock a special technique that utilizes that move.. Super fun
Yeah! Totally forgot about this mechanics, after combining both skills you will learn the equivalent and rinse and repeat
nowadays you get them on lootboxes and premium account lol
Lai Strike is fun to use tho
this game had too much content to be ramade fully from the ground up without getting some of it be DLC compared to it's three recent titles
I like Taunt 😅
This game was such a treasure on the ps1. I remember saving my character on my memory card and taking it to a friend's house to co-op, and discovering you learn each-other's weapon skills! The character's storylines were so much fun, and the soundtrack was phenomenal. Can't wait to go through this again.
This game is one of the greatest games ever made. I had played this one way before and I still am in love with it.
I still wish that Terranigma would be revived into the switch...
And Illusion of Time / Gaia ! And Secret of Evermore!
You get all my respect for remembering Terranigma my friend.
One of my favourite JRPGs ever, even to this date. Next to Secret of Mana it was the first JRPG I ever played, so it always holds a special place in my heart.
A complete Quintet collection on Switch would be an incredible treasure.
@@Aussie_Tom Terranigma still makes me cry to this day. Its good that the whole OST can be found here on YT.
@@vhalrougelarfouxe Oh god yes. The game has quite a few feels. Pretty much the whole Liem chapter, Fyda and Royd's goodbye, the avalanche scene... and of course the ending, I also still get a bit teary eyed every time I see that ending and credit roll.
It's rare I get emotional over video games, even games that are meant to be emotional, but man... kind of blows my mind a little how much that game hits you, considering how 'basic', for a lack of a better term, it really is.
Storywise, I've always thought of this game as "side-quests: the game". But those "side quests" are actually the whole point. You progress by engaging with the characters and taking part in the smaller stories. This allows you to further build the world and see more of the story. You don't even always do anything to progress a story segment, sometimes just happening to see it and be there. BUT your role as the main character is to rebuild the world and revive the mana tree in doing so. Each character with whatever struggle they're having is a part of that. So in essence, the side quests ARE the main quest. Once you get that in your mind, the game is much more enjoyable from a story perspective. It just doesn't play out like any RPG story you're used to, because it's really not all about your character! It's about everyone. You just happen to be the one putting it all together.
Tell me I wasn't the only one screaming when Mark missed the treasure chest at 6:27
Will be picking this one up for sure!
Yes I played it back in the day, this game and several other RPG games in PS1 (suikoden, Final Fantasy, Breath of Fire) make me love JRPG until now. Will play this game again for the nostalgia
This games art style is what made me want to play JRPG's back in the day. It was just so vastly different from the N64 which I thought was a boring system at the time.
I have my Japanese physical coming in the post this week. Cant wait. Mana is my favourite RPG,s of all time. Great review. I absolutely love your mastery of descriptive wording. It’s paints a wonderful picture, especially you words on the art direction and the music.
Thanks mate, as always. Glad you enjoyed the review.
I'll just add this game to the growing list of games I own and haven't finished. 😁👍
I still play this game till this day and is now considering getting it for my new OLED Switch
That audio score has got me super excited 😍
Never played this so looking forward to getting this in future as I'm a SoM fan.
It plays a bit more RPG-ish compared to SoM. But it has charms with it management game mechanic. You can craft weapon, give seeds to the tree that will sprout out fruits, you can catch a monster. Also while the reviewer doesn't show it, you can actually use plethora of weapon types, from fists to heavy two handed hammer
I never completed the original. Might pick this up when it goes on sale!
I'm planning on playing it without a guide on the first playthrough and then using one to do every single sidequest that I'm sure I'll lost on the 1st playthrough. We need to make sure to make the money worth there =P
You should complete it this time. Especially the Jewel arc which is my favorite of all side quests. Such a beautiful story.
Haha! I see another fellow bargain hunter in the midst.
@@xboxswitch9457 Ummm... this isn't a next gen exclusive. I'm pretty bugs were at a minimum as games had to work when they were released back then.
I can't recall a single bug from the dozens of times I've played it in the past decades.
One of the best OST's on the original Playstation and for me, this is one of my favourite PS1 games. Visually and audio wise it's a treat. I'll get this version eventually, great review boys. The story is a little loose, but it more than makes up for that in other areas I feel.
Awww this is my childhood. I love the pet and weapon crafting
Played and finished this on the original Playstation, on pc with a psx emulator, on my psp running cfw, and on my android phone running a psx emulator.
And now here I go again 😄
I grew up with this game on my ps1 :)
Great to see it well and alive on switch.
This is one of my absolute favorites from when I was a wee lad in 99. It's seriously good. Was way ahead of its time too. Anyone who likes ARPGS must try this is the standard I set them by for the past 20 years.
Unless you lived in Japan, you didn't get this in 99.
You are the third reviewer that confirms it - must have for the people that were playing it back then. My childhood game, instant buy now. Just few more hours for release
I remember playing this on an emulator on my PSP.
If you are planning to get the good ending on your first play through, make sure you do the guide. Because the placement of artifacts is a big thing. It has different items, and monsters. And also you need to talk to all people at least three times. Otherwise, it is an amazing game.
Once you get deep in the weapons of this game, its starts to feel like monster hunter with interesting combos and techniques. My friend and I would spend hours playing co-op and to this day, was one of the best gaming memories (outside of arcades) that i have had. No stress, no competition just playing game for the sake of playing a game and sharing an experience. So glad it is back.
Or just do infinite stun lock loop
Never played this one in the series but I’m excited to try it. Thanks for the review
This was the first game I ever played on a console. I loved it so much and I fully agree, the soundtrack is amazing. You can see that there is much care put into the design. It's lovely. Funny you say that the story can be in the background.. For me this wasn't the case. The story was very much vivid and I was so involved. But this is back then. I'll definetly pick this up and play again :)
Nostalgia. Already preordered this!
I don't know if it's just my phone or what, but the narration of the review is clearer now. Sometimes in the past videos, the audio quality of your voices is muffled somewhat, but now, I can hear the voice clearly. Audio is 20/20!
This is quite important to me because I tend to listen to your reviews during my daily commute, podcast style. Good stuff!
Definitely going to pick it up. Mildly bummed that the sprite artwork wasn't updated in the same way they did SaGa Frontier's, though.
At 4:35 you can see the quest title changed "7 wisdoms" to "The Pursuit of Wisdoms" due to the confusion that there are only 6 wisdoms that can be interacted and needed to do the quest. The 7th being Matilda which is revealed later in the game.
The game just felt like one sidequest after another to me. Was a bit off-putting at first, but the world and music were so good that I really didn't mind. Also, the characters and all their little quirks are so memorable. The battle system feels pretty clunky. I ended up using the downward diagonal (directional input) rising attack all the time since it had almost instant recovery.
I started playing Trials of Mana last month and I adore it. I saw this one was coming but something about it did not resonate with me but I am glad that it is actually fun. I'm gonna wait for a sale and pick it up!😊
I still have my ps2 version, will definitely get for switch.One of me and my wife's favorite game.
I don't understand why hasn't Bethesda given us Morowind on the switch as of yet!!!!
Will it ever see the light of day on the switch?
🤔🤔🤔
They are in the process of making a skyrim port for the only thing on earth that doesn't have skyrim yet, toasters. And as you would expect, is stuck there, not because toasters can't run skyrim, but because toasters have no internet for microtransactions. After that, maybe you'll get your morrowind on switch.
they just need to release Morowind and Oblivion in a 2 in one. I would buy it.
They could release fallout 3 and new Vegas as well
Does Bethesda even care about Elder Scrolls outside of Skyrim and ESO?
Nice review! You should have used the skills to make combos, tho! Hahaha! Good work!
This game looks beautiful remaked! The music aspect is what I took as the best! I wanna play. Although I have yet to finish Trials of Mana. Gotta grab this.
This one looks great. I'm sure I'll buy it sooner or later. But since I prefer physical editions I'll wait until I'll be able to grab the physical release :)
Thanks for the review!
It might not have a strong over-arching story, but the smaller stories within are actually compelling and heart-wrenching. One of of my faves in the ps1 era, played it again on psp, and I will definitely be picking it up on swtich.
I love this game..i learn how to read english because this game when i still child..now i can enjoy it again as adult
When i want to play 2P , should I buy new full joycon(left+right) or it can be played by sharing / split my joycon?
I bought the physical version. Loved this on ps1.
Was looking at this last night. Nice to see a review
Some of the best music I’ve heard in a game. Really brings the emotions out of you.
Fun Fact: The opening song was sung by Annika Ljungberg (a.k.a. Mary Sue), former lead singer of the Swedish Music Group *Rednex, the guys behind their 1995 hit, Cotton Eye Joe.*
Love your videos
There are so many games reviewed by you guys
nice I love how high the score is here... I already got the physical edition but I wanted to know what was new and I already knew everything that was said, but that's good. I loved the game back in the days and I was sad so many people never picked it up back then. to me, it's a must-play BUT don't expect a traditional "mana" game and you'll have fun.
Did you get the physical remake? Does it come in English?
@@jamesredline1352 yes the physical one and acording to playasia it is in english.
I love the way this looks. Definitely going on the wish list.
I never really got into this series, and the gameplay doesn’t really seem for me, so I’ll be passing on this one for the time being. However, it does look like a great one for fans of the series or jrpgs to get into, despite its drawbacks. Thanks for the review.
As always, great video! I just picked this game up after the review. Looks like it’ll be fun to play!
This honestly reminds me of Dark Cloud
Indeed. It does seem like Dark Cloud took some inspiration. Both games are exceptional.
Lol this came out way before dark cloud.
I always miss these types of games, I would’ve loved this back in the day. Luckily for me, I can grab and play it now 😊😊😊
You can’t go wrong with a classic
Agreed 💯
Duba da
This was my favorite game growing up and I’ve spent the last 24 hours alternating between happiness and like… crying in joy to have a copy of my favorite back in my hands
Stumble onto this review. Used to love this game back in the days. Was super fun, but yeah very disconnected with itself. Like nothing really mattered in it. Though you could hard lock your progress if you werent paying much attention or even if you were! lol.
at first i was torn about buying it on ps4 or switch because I'm a bit of a trophy hunter, but ultimately decided that this game is perfect for handheld imo. Great review!
Perfect timing for your review, I was just considering getting this game 👍
I've noticed that you'll always talk about how the game plays in handheld mode, but could you also report on which games support surround sound and how well the games handle that, too? I rarely play in portable mode, but I do have a surround sound system it's always nice to get that extra audio feature when a developer has surround sound support.
I still play it every few years, exploring what skill combo can lead to what "ultimate" is very fun, especially I had forgotten how to get them
Thank you for including the gameplay length, that helped me decide if it was worth getting. Now I just gotta save and wait for a sale.
Been waiting for this, thanks for the review
The art somehow reminds me of Maplestory. I truly loved that game. Might try this one out cause of the art.
I was so excited to see this review! I already loved the game, so to watch my favorite youtube channel cover it has made my day! Keep grinding. I will be picking this up. (Also, Griftlands is amazing)
Definitely Getting this one 😍😍 thanks for the review 👍
The Mana game looks good, I have never played any of them. But Mario Golf comes out on Friday and I know I’m going to be putting slot of time into it. Pick up on sale when my backlog slows down. Hahahahah. Keep up the good work guys, I really enjoy your vids
This looks so awesome. Going on my wishlist
Right there with ya. :)
Played this game as a kid, i remebet getting stuck on every quest, i remeber missing so much, and i remeber playing this game so manh times over and over untill i completed it as a youngin..pre-ordered on Switch and tried to launch the game every hour untill it worked, then played it 8 hours straight, so much Nostalgia, so much brain space was created for this game.
The short-burst mechanic of this makes it seem like a perfect fit on the Switch. And the colorful art style, dayum 👌🏽
Exactly why I went for the Switch version.
I played through the game like 3 times. One thing that bugged me is that story friends didnt seem to scale or keep their levels, so co op completely breaks when the MC has a 50 level advantage.
I’m picking this up, looks fantastic
It looks quite nice, I’ll pick it up down the line. Thanks for the video!
Hi there any difference vs PS4 version in terms of resolution? Thanks
Anyone else having problems with the screen not letting you go to different areas on Nintendo switch?
Found one from Korean Copy of this game with English support from Amazon. Decided to buy it and now I'm waiting for it to come.
First JRPG I ever played to completion and then some! 10/10 in my book!
Will definitely be grabbing it. Back in my childhood this game was so rare. We had to scour for two copies of it as the first one we grabbed froze at boot up and the second one froze shortly after. So we'd use copy #2 to start the game and switch the disk after getting in game. I've beaten it, but not with a 100% clear. If you consider when it came out the game was a masterpiece. Also you can play as a second character, not just a pet. If I remember... you just need to make a second save file and an npc in the first town "pretty sure you have a quest to find him really early on" allows you to import the other players character into the game.
Ah, ok thanks. I had no way of testing the multiplayer unfortunately.
I’d really really love a physical copy of this game. Nothing would make me happier than having this.
Haven't played this in a very long time. It's nice to have a reason to play it again with some updates.
Thanks guys, love the videos as usual!
never played the og ps1 version was that co-op accessable? what I really like is the visuals in the og ps1 version, this one seemed thwfe is a filter over the game and I miss a bit the crisp pixelated look😃
Co-op was in it from the beginning
Never played this series, but will def be getting this!
How to play with co-op mode? Controllers for 2p not working
I played this when I was so young I didnt understand the systems lol. I remember liking the golem making and monster taming.
There are quite a few visually appealing games that have been releasing lately. I think my Wish List has room for another JRPG.
I've spent more of a hundred hours playing this game. Grinding my ass off, farming money, buying materials, forging weapons, experimenting Golems, and raising my monsters pet, unlocking everygoddamn moves, mastering all the weapon fighting styles, Damn this game contents are insane!
I remember felt so fucked when i accidentaly ereased my save data and lost all my shit ... 🤣😭😵
As a non linear RPG, this is undountedly a hidden gem! And they reviving this game? Hotdamn! Nintendo, you are amazing!
Waiting for Chrono Trigger and Xenogears remaster ...
This was on of my favorites back in the ps days. I will definitely be revisiting Fa'diel
I honestly have too many jrpg's in my backlog haha. Might play this if I ever clear those, but the innovate choices with the artifacts honestly don't speak to me that much. Cool for the fans of the series though :D cheers as always lads!
Ohh. The memories.. wrecking the mobs in Nightmare mode alongside L'arc and me spamming my OP magic on the side..
Unlocking all the Supermove for each weapon is a blast also my favorite is Bow and it's ultra powerful Laser Beam. 😁
Thanks for the update !
This has been my absolute favorite game ever. My uncle randomly picked it up for me at a random pawn shop. Wrapped in a napkin for a dollar. I was like 9. I’m 29 now and still hooked! So excited for this remaster! Too bad we don’t get a physical copy in the US 😭😭😭
It is worth noting that the game seems to lag/dip in frame rate after defeating monsters in battle which can be a bit jarring and take me out of the immersion. Also they didn't patch the original bug on PS1 US version where weapons quick attack stats are switched with heavy attack stats. The translation for some Stat boosting items was incorrect on the US ps1 version and they didn't fix that either. Its a shame that square didn't fix these issues but other than that this is an amazing game.
The only difference i see is the font change for text. Is there a better description for items when you forge and temper stuff? No. If only they remade the game in octopath traveler style or something similar. I'll stick to psx emulator to play this.
I loved this game as a kid bit never finished it. Might be about time!
I missed this one on Playstation. I’m not a huge JRPG fan anymore, but I think this might be one to pick up on sale.
I love everything about the mana series except for the battle system. When I heard it was getting remastered, I was crossing my fingers so they would remove the loooooong startup for battle techniques. The worst thing was waiting to fill up your gauge only to miss because the enemy moved about 30 seconds ago when you first started the tech. Other than that small thing, this game was amazing. Music, art and story.
Which console version should i choose? PS4 version on PS5 or switch version? Any different in graphic quality?
It doesn't seem like there's a difference in the two versions. I have it on switch and it runs perfectly fine. The only real deciding factor is whether or not you will get mileage out of having handheld mode as an option.
Best game I ever played on PS1.
The thing I like the most here is that there are tons of equipment you can choose from and each equipment type has its own set of skills. You can also learn all the skills in one playthrough.
I've been searching for a game that is similar to this, and haven't found any so far.
Hmm this actually looks more unique and fun than what I'm used to
so is it like DQ 7?
I got a physical copy of the game today. Superly happy!