The making of Secret of Mana
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2017
- In this episode we dive into the development of Secret of Mana for the Super Nintendo. When you bring up Secret of Mana the pure magical feel that it evoked is often immediately brought up by its fans. But did the development cycle reflect the tranquil atmosphere of the game? We explore the history of Seiken Densetsu, the Maru project, the Super Nintendo Cd-Rom adapter, Translucency effects on the SNES and more.
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Narration by Chase McCaskill
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The complete soundtrack is listed at the end of the video
Sources are listed at the end the video. - เกม
Hiroki Kikuta composed a masterpiece with this soundtrack. It makes almost 90% of the games atmosphere. Hands down one of the best soundtracks ever made for a videogame.
Is it hands down the best or is it one of the best? Hands down one of the best is like saying "Its definitely the most above average thing ever!"
I don't know fire emblem 4s soundtrack is godly
I sent him random friend request on Facebook and he accepted
There is mmo game in the making that is Secret of Mana inspired and the composer of original game made music to it. The game is called Everland - th-cam.com/video/UbFa6tpXFCM/w-d-xo.html
chris hayate It’s one of the best, but Chrono Trigger is better though.
incredible amount of presentation put into this video. very admirable and fun to watch
The quality presentation on your channel isn't so bad either.
Only channel I've seen with similar level of presentation is My Life in Gaming, (and for Star Wars/Star Trek one called EC Henry).
Had to pause at 0:26 "The pure magical feel that it evoked, is immediately brought up by it's fans" This is so true, the game has a place in my soul haha spot on dude.
The amount of work you put into your videos is admirable! You deserve a million subs
Thanks! :) Ha a million subs that would be a dream :0 But that's the cool thing about having 12k subs you can still dream of reaching 20k 50k or 100k haha :)
Completely agree!!!
How come you haven't married me yet? D:
Thank you!
Awesome editing!
My eyes aren't worthy of such well crafted piece of work! This video is gorgeous!
Hahaha :) Thanks so much!
yes. click and leave. lol
This video was simply fantastic. I fancy myself somewhat of a "gaming historian" and had NO CLUE that Chrono Trigger splintered off from Secret of Mana. So many interesting facts from this game's original development, inspired use of the Secret of Mana and Chrono Trigger soundtracks, and unmatched production value. You sir, have truly outdone yourself. 10/10.
Thanks so much! Creating the soundtrack for this video was actually really easy this time, I had so much excellent music to choose from :)
Also had no idea that Chrono Trigger splintered-off from Secret of Mana.
I didn't know it either, but always though crono looked like the main protagonist from secret of mana. even when I was young.
yeah I'm still blown away I didnt know either till seeing this.
Heard about this game first on the playground with a friend when I was 8 in the 90s when this came out. Rented it a bunch of times then had my save file erased. Ended up buying it and it seemed to take forever to beat but a hell of a lot of fun all the way until the end, captivating story and emotional drama. Very well done battle system, probably still my favourite action-JRPG to date.
One of my favorite games for SNES as I was lucky enough to own this masterpiece.The music was so awesome as I remember as a kid getting chills hearing the various dark church/temple areas.
This is a remarkable production format, awesome script and that narration voice over is like silk caressing my ears. How u do dis!?
Thanks so much! :) Well I only produce a handful of episodes every year so I can spend a lot of time on my videos to make them different from each-other and play around with different themes, art styles and (hidden) messages.
I know I say this every time, but this is seriously your best video yet!
Thanks my friend! and it was also your best voice work yet! Not saying your older recordings sucked ofcourse ha :)
just wow...the documentation and work for the 3d/2d the art for this vid. good job! no one has documented/produced a vid/projected mana this well.
Thanks!
The music from Secret of Mana will always get me. It's one of the first games where I realized that a game soundtrack could be art. Every time I hear some of the songs I'm taken back to my childhood and how I loved the mystical feel that this game gave me.
That's exactly what happens to me, all those memories, I play that game almost every year I love it.
That was incredible... from the script to the production value to the narration... amazing work. And moving too
"The images I create don't just move.. they move you" ha :)
Best Video about Secret of Mana on TH-cam!
wow thanks so much!
man, i remember when i first played Secret of Mana way back when. Me and my mom went to this tiny audio/video rental place all the time called Melody House. I would be allowed a single game for the weekend to rent. Eventually i came to Secret of Mana.
i put the cartridge in at home, and after the ritual blowing and fiddling got it to work.
Immediately i was blown away by that whale cry and the amazing intro. That moment was so far beyond anything i had previously seen that it wouldn't be replicated again for years. The soundtrack more than anything else was what captured my young self. Even when i wasn't playing i'd have it on so i could hear the music playing. The mournful tune as he was exiled from Potos was my favorite.
I spent so many weekends playing this game, crying when other renters would delete my save file, happy when i FINALLY beat it after months of attempts.
When they remade it, i bought it that very day it came out due to the nostalgia alone.
Very nice! The CGI and music makes It like I'm in a magical world while learning about it. I should really play Secret of Mana.
TheAnvilMan hah me too. I got it waiting on my snes classic
I remember when the words "Programmed by Nasir" were a big deal
Makes me appreciate this game even more! Absolutely love the music in this game! Definitely my favourite game on SNES!
This is very well made, thanks for putting this together. I used to speculate as a kid how Randi and Crono could be related, and now many years later my interest has piqued once again.
You are the best documentary/retrospective channel about games on TH-cam and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. S-Tier.
Finally a video I can point to if I ever want to share the making of my favorite game.
Thanks for this man, really loved it.
That's really cool to hear!
Thoroughly enjoyed this game back in the day. Good to see how it was made many years later.
I always get a little emotional when I see something about Secret of Mana. But this video was something to the next level. Thank you for putting time into this. I really appreciate it. And I wish I could shake Hiroki Kikuta's hand, the soundtrack I still hear to this very day.
Welcome back! Fantastic production work as always.
Thanks! :)
What you just did was throw me right back into my undying love for this game and my childhood.
My father passed away almost ten years ago, and this game, along with FFIII (VI) and Super Metroid were some of the best times we shared together. My dad my brother Andrew and I sitting around the TV playing this..
Amazing tribute, to an amazing game. Thank you.
Woah. I don't think that anybody can name a retro gaming channel that has better production than this. My favourite channel by far. This video actually brought a tear to my eye. Please contact Nintendo. You would easily make the best videos for it. Also, I wonder what the video creator thinks of Xenogears.
Thanks so much! I must admit that I never played any of the Xenogears games :0
The thing is.. when the 16-bit era ended I got my first fulltime job and gaming went on the backburner for me.
So with the exception of Castlevania, ff7 and Metal Gear Solid, I skipped over most of the games from that generation.
But Xenogears looks fun!
Not that this video is insanely awesome but to be honest.. anything i see about Secret of Mana brings a tear to my eye.. This game... i cant explain what it does to me
Brought a tear to my eye too. Especially the bit talking about the composer. I can't say enough about how much the music in SoM means to me.
That was the best gaming documentary (if that’s the right word) I’ve ever seen in my entire life!
Thank you for putting together such a wonderful summary to an epic game.
Glad to have played this when growing up.
Really cool to hear! Thanks so much! :)
I'm so disappointed when one of these videos ends, because the content is enthralling to me. Thanks again!
An amazing piece of gaming history. Your insight and knowledge of the 16-but era is encyclopedic. Thanks for making these videos, especially this one. Secret of Mana is one of my all-time favorite titles ever. This was a great trip down memory lane.
Just found your channel and am working through all your videos now. Blown away by the quality and content. Well researched with professional quality production. Keep up the amazing work. You deserves way more subscribers.
I can't believe this video is real... The writing... The narration... The animation... The use of music... I learned a lot of things from this video which I thought I knew everything about this excellent game. Dear Strafefox, you deserve a lot more views, subscribers and a bright future with your channel!
Thanks so much for this sweet comment! Really makes my day :)
"The active battle system was seen as too much of a departure for final fantasy 4" - oh boy just you wait
This is easily the greatest video ever covering Secret of Mana. You dropped gems on here, thank you. I don't think the world quite understands yet but they will
5:00 Goosebumps when the music kicked in
The quality and presentation of these documentaries has earned my subscription and admiration. Spectacular job to you all
Thanks so much!
I was really impressed that if you had one of those four-controller things you could actually play secret of mana with three people.
I wish I could give you a million likes. Your work is that good.
Well.. you could create a million youtube accounts... haha! Just kidding!
Thanks so much for this great comment! Your thumbs-up feels like a million likes to me :)
Don't tempt me. I would seriously consider it. You are that good.
I'm very glad I found this channel... IDK how I could have missed it. Amazing videos 10/10.
3 player action RPG in 1993? Everyone knows how awesome that was! Classic game.
I just watched this again. thank you so much for the effort you put into these, you're truly my favorite.
I don't think there is a single content creator on here that does your kind of work that is anymore near as thought provoking and moving as how you present the material. You always manage to share the details of each game's development as crowning achievements in humans' history and makes me as a fellow content creator moved by the love and care that goes into each video. Your work is amazing, never stop.
Thanks so much! Really cool to hear!
The work you do on these videos is amazing Strafefox. I love Secret of Mana and really appreciate this video!
Best narrator ever.
Nice vid as always.
I agree Chase did a marvelous job!
Secret of Mana gets as much love from me as your Channel does too! Both way too underrated!
85.000 people here only? This is unfair, your work is outsanding, congrats.
Thanks! :)
The fact that one game became 2 iconic games is insane. They put their ALL into games back then
I admire your work so much. So much effort put in every video!!!!
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Superb! The best video for one of my most lovely games since childhood. You guys are amazing.
First time ive seen your work, going back through all of your videos now. This was incredible.
Some of the best production I've seen on TH-cam. Great work!
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Thanks! It's always great to hear that people like my work!
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Thanks for this EXCELLENT piece of oustanding work team of Strafefox!
Thanks so much! :)
Holy hell the editing on this video is absolutely sublime. Thank you for such an insightful video into the making of my all-time favourite game :D
What a well done, informative and great video! Thank you!
Aaaaah! Been waiting for one of these. Stoked to see more Secret of Mana videos!
Awesome video ! Very informative and interesting throughout. Great job !
I am constantly impressed and wowed by your visuals simply stunning!!
Had to subscribe, some of the best production I have ever seen in a TH-cam series.
This is one of my most cherished games. Your video more than does it justice. What a fantastic tribute to the makers of this game. You should be proud.
Slick production and very informative. Look forward to more!
How can people dislike this video ? It has so much information and is just made awesome!
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Thanks so much for the sub! really appreciated
This video is really well made. Fascinating as well. I learned a lot about these games that I never knew. Good stuff!
I was looking forward to a new video since many weeks!!! You should have more subscribers. Your videos are just awesome and Secret of Mana still one of the best games ever! Thanks and thumbs up!
Ha, that's great to hear! Thanks so much! :)
strafefox greetings from Switzerland:)
Thank you for creating this video. Secret of Mana is my all time favorite game. It holds a special place in my heart.
Love your work. A super rare combo of nerdiness, high quality production, sound research and philosophical reflection. Keep up the great work. PS Secret of Mana is my first SNES RPG ... the feels
Absolutely excellent presentation. You deserve a ton more views and likes. You got me wanting to collect all these games and I barely play video games. I just love the history of games.
Absolutely wonderful video! Thank you
HOLY CRAP the production value in this video is astounding! Well done!
Amazing work. Excellent production value.
The quality of this video blows me away. Absolutely amazing. And I loved your narrative. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! :)
Incredible, as always. You really deserve more views!
The way you produced this video is astonishing. I expected a narration while some random footage of SoM is shown, but this blew my mind. You have a new subscriber.
Subscribed without hesitation. Beautiful work. I echo all the comments about more subs! Secret of Mana remains one of my main artistic inspirations. What a great balance they struck with this game between the visuals, music, story and gameplay.
An amazing video! I absolutely loved learning more about one of my absolute favorite childhood games.
Amazing put together video....wow
Awesome job man! The amount of work including the 3D backgrounds are so beautiful!
Incredible work as always! Seeing just about anything on this game takes me back, but seeing the professional production values on top just takes it to a whole other level.
Thanks Austin! And now I finally have the time to watch your recent Castlevania let's plays :)
Holy cow this production is insane! Great video!
Whaaat is this? So many footage, so many backstories, so many everything. I love this video!
Truly excellent and informative video with outstanding production value. A rare sight on YT these days.
I just came across this video. Hands down my favorite SNES game. I'm not saying it's the best SNES game. But it has always been my favorite. I played the heck out of it back in those days. Even played through it again recently.
The production value on this is amazing. Well done!
Incredible documentary, thanks for your hard work doing this!
This video is done really well! I was captivated the whole time. great job!
Awesome to hear! Thanks :)
i grew up with the mana series and i have to say what a grand job you have done here this is just incredible love this video so much fantastic.
Great video! I loved your explanations of the different techniques and tricks they used to add more depth to the graphics, especially! I've never heard of any of that before!
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Thanks so much! :)
Amazing production value on this video
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