Abstract: The ever-changing World of Mana franchise has slowly shifted away from its roots with each new game released, often with mixed results. Lately, the series has strayed even further from the winning formula found in the classic 1991 Game Boy original - dubb...
Abstract: I believe I had ordered an RPG? I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the Mana series ever since they appeared on recent consoles. These past games have been different compared to Heroes of Mana. In Sword of Mana, for example, there were no parties - you were a s...
Abstract: Well since the next Final Fantasy Tactics installment for a Nintendo handheld is a long ways off it’s time for Square-Enix to take another franchise and give it a strategy treatment. Though I must say I’m intrigued by Heroes of Mana, mostly because of ...
Abstract: The Mana series is constantly evolving with each platform that it comes in contact with. This time players will be able to try their hand at a real-time strategy game, which is a unique spin for this series. While there have been a couple of RTS games ...
Abstract: Heres one we werent expecting: an RTS RPG for the DS set in the universe of the Mana series. But thats exactly what Heroes of Mana is. The story follows a new character named Roget and a rapidly ballooning band of rebels as they battle against the e...
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Published: 2007-08-13, Author: Gabe , review by: gamespy.com
Classically melodramatic Square Enix storyline; great selection options.
Game moves too slow; AI is too dumb (and directionally challenged).
Unfortunately for Mana fans, Heroes of Mana continues to suffer from the critical flaws we initially discovered in our hands-on preview. Still, as a first-pass attempt at a real-time strategy game on the DS, it does show promise for future titles (perh...
Abstract: Whether you agree or not the truth is simple: The Mana series is evolving, and it may never be what it originally was during its glory days on the Super NES. Series creator Koichi Ishii (Manas Miyamoto) has stated time and time again that he wants to ...
Abstract: With intuitive touch-based controls for directing your troops, Heroes of Mana proves the DS is capable of hosting a brilliant PC-style real-time strategy game. Unfortunately, this isnt it. Dim-witted troop intelligence and a plodding pace spoil ...
Touch screen is ideal for quickly selecting units, character designs are interesting.
The DS screen is way too small for RTS, the maps sit on uninspiring black backgrounds that give the game an unfinished feel. The Final Word Diehard Mana fans will lap this up and ask for a second bowl regardless. Everyone else should expect a slightly ...
Diehard Mana fans will lap this up and ask for a second bowl regardless. Everyone else should expect a slightly bad aftertaste.
Abstract: We all remember the military strategy of the Grand Old Duke of York. Up the hill went his 10,000 men. Then down the hill went the valiant 10,000. The assumption is the Duke didnt fully understand the advantage of height when it came to engaging ranks ...
