Developed by SquareSoft (now Square Enix), the Secret of Mana version of SNES is a game that uses a real-time action RPG action battle. Gameplay mechanics that carried quite unique, where there is a system called Ring Command. This system allows the player to pause the game and execute a specific action when the battle is in progress. By using the 16D bit 2D style and top-down perspective, the Secret of Mana at that time managed to achieve good sales and got praises from the gamers of that era.
Now, Square Enix also follow the trend that is popular in the game industry is a remake. The Secret of Mana remake version will use an approach similar to the original version of the real-time RPG action battle, but now in 3D style. Additionally, Square Enix also includes some new features like: re-composed soundtrack, new voiceover for each character, new scene and narrative and gameplay mechanics that adjust to the next-gen platform.
Secret of Mana has released today February 16, 2018 for the Playstation 4 platform, PSVita and PC.
