I beat this game when it first came out and I was only 11 years olds. That being said I have EXTREME nostaligia glasses on. This was my very first rpg and it is what got me hooked on rpgs to this day. Therefor, this review is completely nullified for any newcomers lol.

For people with nostaligia glasses on, this game IS secret of mana and this remaster did not destroy it. Only negative I consider is the new soundtrack which is souless artificial crap. The sound settings allow you to switch back to the original, thankfully. It has the same mechanics and story as the original with the following enhancements:
Updated graphics
Full voice
Added cutscenes
Quality of life improvements
Additional banter segments when sleeping at inns

Quality of life improvements include:
2 shortcuts to weapons and spells
Quest page that reminds you what you need to do next
Controllable 360 dashing
Mini-map at top right cornor of screen

For all the negative reviews, people just can't be pleased when it comes to classic games. This happens so often. Why don't they just play the original then??? Jesus. If you don't compare each game with magnifying glasses and take this remaster for what it is, you'll be pleased. Only real negative is its price at $40. $30 would have been the sweet spot.

I beat this game when it first came out and I was only 11 years olds. That being said I have EXTREME nostaligia glasses on. This was my very first rpg and it is what got me hooked on rpgs to this day. Therefor, this review is completely nullified for any newcomers lol. For people with nostaligia glasses on, this game IS secret of mana and this remaster did not destroy it. Only negative I consider is the new soundtrack which is souless artificial crap. The sound settings allow you to switch back to the original, thankfully. It has the same mechanics and story as the original with the following enhancements: Updated graphics Full voice Added cutscenes Quality of life improvements Additional banter segments when sleeping at inns Quality of life improvements include: 2 shortcuts to weapons and spells Quest page that reminds you what you need to do next Controllable 360 dashing Mini-map at top right cornor of screen For all the negative reviews, people just can't be pleased when it comes to classic games. This happens so often. Why don't they just play the original then??? Jesus. If you don't compare each game with magnifying glasses and take this remaster for what it is, you'll be pleased. Only real negative is its price at $40. $30 would have been the sweet spot.