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Remake of "Final Fantasy ADVENTURE"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 26
Date: October 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game looks to be one of the BEST RPGs to ever hit the GBA in years. "The Sword Of Mana" is actually a remake of "Final Fantasy ADVENTURE" (which was released in 1991 by SQUARESOFT) It is also the first chapter in the 'Mana' series and the graphics in this version (rather than the good ol' 5-8 bit) has been upgraded with graphics similar to that of "Secret Of Mana" on the SNES console. (which is the sequel) The storyline is very well written with unforgettable characters, beautiful music, and an unbelievable variety of weapons & armor and big bad BOSSES!!! I think that this is sure to be an instant classic next to the upcoming "Mario & Luigi" RPG that's due out this month. I've been a long time fan of the series now, and therefore I'm definately getting myself a copy once it comes out! SQUARESOFT IS THE KING CREATOR OF ALL RPG GAMES!!!!

Adventure fit for Marines.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 18 / 18
Date: June 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

As someone deployed in Iraq in an area where the action has pretty much died down, one seeks a way to pretty much kill the time. That's where the Gameboy comes in. Normally games don't really catch the attention span of a Marine long enough but after beating the game I have to fight to get it back from everyone else.

Now the game. As with the Mana series, it beats the walk around and fight turn based style by far. Yiu actually have to try and time your attacks on the enemies(especially bosses) which adds a good level of challenge. The character building is also a plus as you can put points into eventually changing classes that provide you with better abilities. Best of all in my opinion is the storyline. As you progress, many things unfold which make your character think and even question what he's doing all along. Much better than the standard go here and defeat whomever(a-la Zelda style)

My unit has just 2 complaints.The character building. It is difficult to discern what you'll turn into. The most I've gotten was going Fighter-Knight-Warlord. That I did with some guessing. I suggest going online for a guide if you wish to end up like lets say a Paladin or something.

The other one is the improvement of weapons. The "temper" system where you get a certain fruit or a vegetable and have it added to your weapon. It's benefits weren't real significant, adding only +1 to attack or such. What's the point of just a +1? And fruit? Last time I tried that, I got yelled at by the armorer for trying to add a banana to an M16. Damn game, putting ideas in my head. Anyway, this game is still a great, great must buy.

The best game ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 05, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Okay, to first start out, I had never played the Secret of Mana, but the Sword of Mana is an excellent game! It may have long waits in between, but the story is great! It is a must have. It is one of the best RPG's I have played ever, coming up a little far from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. It is a great RPG and people just like those stupid games that take only 3 hours to beat. This one is long, so be ready to keep yourself occupied. Be ready for an awesome game!

A Great Prequel

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: January 07, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Back in the mid-90's, an RPG called Secret of Mana took the RPG world by storm. It quickly became one of my favorite RPGs. I hoped that Sword of Mana would follow in the footsteps of this stellar title. Well, I'm pleased to say that it does. It fills the void left by the disappointing Legend of Mana (you had to build your own world- what the heck) with the same great graphic style and "ring command" battle system of the original. Sword of Mana is actually a remake of the 1993 version released in the U.S. as "Final Fantasy Adventure". Veterans of this title will recognize the familiar story and music, which are re-done and better, of course. My only complaint is that some of the graphics (townspeople, travel cannons, some mana statues) quiver when your character's sprite moves past them- a minor but annoying flaw. All in all, Sword of Mana is a great title with beautiful, well-animated graphics, great music and fun gameplay. It's a throwback to a time when RPGs emphasized substance over cinamatics. Fans of the Mana series owe it to themselves to own this gem. Gamers in general will most likely get a kick out of it as well.

If you loved the SNES...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: December 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

If you played the games of the 'golden age' of the Super Nintendo era and enjoyed games such as Secret of Mana, you will really smile when you play this. It just really transports you back to that time when games were FUN and didn't have to be movies like so many games today try to be. BEAUTIFUL graphics, an engaging story, and tried and true gameplay should put this gem at the top of your list.

Awweesssooommmeee!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 12
Date: July 09, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is the best! It has an excellent story. The game begins with Heretic Hunters... well, hunting down heretics! The girl is a Mana beleiver and she is wanted the most, and the boy is her protector. It has 2 games in one! Two completely different stories, yet connect largely toward each other. It is AWESOME!

Don't think of it as "Secret of Mana 2"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: March 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is actually a remake of "Final Fantasy Adventure" from the original GameBoy, and a damned good one too! It was marketed over hear as a Final Fantasy game so it would sell better (it was the reason I purchased it at the time...). They greatly modified the graphics and play control using the "Secret of Mana" engine, so this game has the same feel in combat only as it's SNES "prequal." Actually, I like the combat a little better here than "Secret of Mana," you spend less time dodging waiting for your guage to fill and more time smacking monsters around. Over all, I find that the story flows very nicely and the character interactions are done pretty well. If you like RPG's with a more realtime feel, I highly recommend this game.

Great Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: January 03, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Just completed this game, and I must say that I enjoyed it immensely. I remember playing Final Fantasy Adventure on the original gameboy, and Sword of Mana is definetly a worthy remake. Other reviewers have mentioned graphical glitches or slowdowns in gameplay, none of which I experienced. The gameplay was smooth throughout the course of the game. A great game in all categories, and one of the best I've played in recent history (Sword of Mana becomes much more enjoyable if you stop trying to compare it to Secret of Mana. They're different games for different systems!).

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5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 26
Date: September 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

i wanted to know if this is a game like diablo at all or zelda or a mix

Good game, great price!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 13
Date: October 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I looked all over for this game locally for my son and finally found it on Amazon at a price cheaper than I expected. I don't reccommend it for young childron but its good for teenagers.

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