Secret of Mana
1993 • Square
8.9/10Square
Action RPG
Real-time action RPG featuring cooperative gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an enchanting fantasy world.
Gameplay
Real-time combat with magic spells, weapon upgrading, and innovative ring-based menu system, playable with up to 3 players.
Historical Context
Developed by Square as an ambitious action-RPG that was originally planned for the unreleased Nintendo CD-ROM system.
Fun Facts
- • Originally planned as a launch title for Nintendo's CD-ROM add-on
- • Features one of gaming's most beloved soundtracks
- • Supports 3-player cooperative gameplay
Cultural Impact
Pioneered real-time action RPGs and showed that cooperative gameplay could work in the RPG genre.
Review
Secret of Mana blends action and RPG elements seamlessly with cooperative gameplay and one of the most beautiful presentations on SNES.