Did "Secret of Mana" Secretly Mana(ge) to Win Me Over? | Gaming Through the Years

Does the SNES' seminal action-RPG hold up through a modern lens?

Time codes:
0:00 - Introduction
1:27 - Staff
2:38 - Gameplay Basics
5:20 - U.I. and Controls
7:53 - Pacing
8:50 - Why the Battles Didn't Click With Me
11:40 - Difficulty Balance & Bosses
16:12 - Development Issues
17:58 - Localization Troubles
18:44 - Graphics & Music
20:42 - Tone & Aesthetic

Endcard Artwork by OcaRockaRina (Twitter)

"Final Fantasy Adventure" "Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest" "Secret of Mana" © 1991, 1992, 1993 Square

"The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" © 1991 Nintendo

Featuring music by Hiroki Kikuta

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