Legend of Mana Remaster Review
More than 20 years after its original PlayStation 1 release, the world of Square Enix's Legend of Mana has gotten a remaster. Are the quality of life improvements worth it, or does the original reign supreme? Check out our review and find out.
Legend of Mana Remaster Review
When Legend of Mana begins, players choose between a female or male character and then select a weapon. You aren't locked into the weapon choice, but the character is the one you'll be for the entire game. The world you inhabit was once home to a great mana tree that spread magic throughout the world. The tree was burned down, and everyone fought for the remaining mana until there was none left. You start playing at a time when the world is empty, and it's up to you to rebuild it. You then set out from your home on a 25-30 hour adventure.
You begin with your house and a single town to place on the map. The items you place down on the map are called Artifacts. They can be towns, mines, jungles, lakes, and other areas you will explore. Generally, each new Artifact has one quest for you to complete, along with treasure to find. It's an odd system because there isn't a main story for you to follow at first; just a number of minor quests to complete. The only downside to this system is if you don't know where to go for the next quest. There are no waypoints, so often you'll have to speak with everyone you see until someone gives you a mission.
The combat in this game isn't turn-based, but instead features a more action RPG-like system. You get into fights, and then the actual fighting is in real-time. It makes for a hit-and-miss combat system that you can sometimes exploit or be exploited by. You can't swing up or down; just left and right. You have to move your character up and down to get someone above or below you. The hitboxes work the same way; sometimes, you find the mark easy, while other times your weapon goes right through the enemy. That being said, I was able to completely stun lock a couple of bosses by repeatedly doing two-hit combos in the corner. I'm partial to turn-based combat, and this game would have benefited greatly from it.
Legend of Mana also gives players the chance to find monster eggs and hatch them into creatures that travel alongside you. Much like the combat system, the AI leaves much to be desired. Your allies will sometimes be on the opposite side of the screen doing nothing while you are off fighting. Other times, they are taking out three enemies before you can even charge up a special attack. Know what's cool? Consistency. That's a really cool thing to have in combat. If you can play with two people, I recommend it, but you'll also completely dominate the game.
Special attacks are learned from weapons and by crafting instruments to use magic. During combat, you fill up your special bar and press one of the buttons to activate your abilities. These have to do a slight charge up before launching, which often means the enemy will move before you strike. I mostly used large area of effect attacks to avoid this problem. You are invulnerable when charging up your special attack though, meaning you can use it to get out of a sticky situation instead of doing damage.
When you aren't fighting, you will be back at your house doing work around your yard. Here you can forge new equipment, make new instruments, planet seeds, and take care of your monsters. The price of weapons and armor is absurd, so crafting is beneficial. I upgraded from an iron axe to a silver axe as soon as I got blacksmithing and saved about $3,000. Seeds provide food to feed your monsters to make them more powerful or sell for extra cash. Your monsters can join you on your adventure and fight with you. You can send extra monsters to gather items and gain experience when you are away as well.
The monster-catching mini-game probably could have been its own game. You need to find a monster egg and catch it; simple as that. The eggs are moving when you find them, so you need to lure them into food and wait for them to sleep. The problem is if they see you, they run the other way and ignore the food. Each egg hatches a different type of creature, and then you can decide if you keep it, sell it, or have it stay in your barn. You can only hold five, so selling them eventually becomes mandatory. It's a fun little side quest you get to do while playing. The only downside is that there aren't many eggs to find; either that, or I missed them.
As far as improvements are concerned, you can save anywhere and the game autosaves. This is a considerable improvement, because you can easily get killed in battle early on. There is no way to speed things up, but you can turn off encounters if you want. The soundtrack has been rearranged, but you can still use the original music. The PlayStation 4 version used for review had no bugs, crashes, or frame drops.
The Legend of Mana Remaster plays things a bit too safe with its combat system, but this action RPG still proves to be a worthwhile experience. Any old-school Mana fan will not be disappointed.
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Green Hell's Spirits of Amazonia Part 2 Expansion Now Available
The prequel story to Creepy Jar's Green Hell, the Spirits of Amazonia Part 2 expansion is now available on the PC.
Part one of the Spirits of Amazonia expansion had players stepping into Jake's shoes once more as he befriended an Amazonian tribe. Part 2 brings with it additional content from new Tribal Legends, the black panther and small tapir, and fully revised map areas that portray how they looked before the base Green Hell Story Mode. Jake also has the ability to equip a two-handed axe.
Learn more with the trailer below:
Green Hell – Spirits of Amazonia Part 2 – Trailer
An open world survival simulatior set in the Amazonian rainforest, Green Hell is currently available for $24.99. There is aslo a further 30% off discount promotion on Steam to celebrate this expansion (you can find the Steam page here).
Note that this update will come to the console versions of the game for free at a later date.
The prequel story to Creepy Jar's Green Hell, the Spirits of Amazonia Part 2 expansion is now available on the PC
The team at Mojang is partnering with SEGA to release the Sonic the Hedgehog DLC pack for Minecraft
The Kickstarter campaign for Pixelated Milk's RPG SacriFire has reached the funding of their initial 86k Euro goal
The first major in-person gaming event in more than a year, PAX West will make its return to the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle from September 3-6, 2021
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Sonic the Hedgehog DLC for Minecraft Now Available
The team at Mojang is partnering with SEGA to release the Sonic the Hedgehog DLC pack for Minecraft.
Available in the Minecraft Marketplace starting today, fans of the blue blur will be able to celebrate thirty years of Sonic with the latest DLC for the game. This DLC will allow players to explore the Green Hill Zone and Chemical Plant Zone as they collect rings, avoid obstacles, defeat bosses, and build momentum in an attempt to reach a high score.
A Character Creator item will be available for free in the Minecraft Marketplace. Fans can also celebrate Sonic's birthday by joining the special server event; The Hive will soon host a two-week server-hub takeover featuring mini-games and surprises.
Learn more with the official trailer below:
Sonic x Minecraft DLC: Official Trailer
You can learn more about the Minecraft Marketplace here.
The prequel story to Creepy Jar's Green Hell, the Spirits of Amazonia Part 2 expansion is now available on the PC
The team at Mojang is partnering with SEGA to release the Sonic the Hedgehog DLC pack for Minecraft
The Kickstarter campaign for Pixelated Milk's RPG SacriFire has reached the funding of their initial 86k Euro goal
The first major in-person gaming event in more than a year, PAX West will make its return to the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle from September 3-6, 2021
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RPG SacriFire Kickstarter Funded
The Kickstarter campaign for Pixelated Milk's RPG SacriFire has reached the funding of their initial 86k Euro goal.
In the last 10 days, over 2,000 fans pledged their support. This Kickstarter campaign is set to run through July 13, 2021.
After reaching this initial goal, the team is looking to rally additional backers to reach stretch goals, including an additional weapon, class, and mastery system, CG illustrations for key cut scenes, and a new story DLC.
Learn more with the trailer below:
SacriFire Kickstarter Trailer
According to Bartosz Łojewski, Project Lead at Pixelated Milk:
The prequel story to Creepy Jar's Green Hell, the Spirits of Amazonia Part 2 expansion is now available on the PC
The team at Mojang is partnering with SEGA to release the Sonic the Hedgehog DLC pack for Minecraft
The Kickstarter campaign for Pixelated Milk's RPG SacriFire has reached the funding of their initial 86k Euro goal
The first major in-person gaming event in more than a year, PAX West will make its return to the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle from September 3-6, 2021
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PAX West Physical Event Scheduled for September 3-6
The first major in-person gaming event in more than a year, PAX West will make its return to the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle from September 3-6, 2021.
ReedPop, the team behind the event, stated that show organizers are working with venue officials, local governments, and health authorities. Factors like event capacity have been considered, which will be reduced to ensure a safe setting for all. They stated that detailed health and safety guidelines will be released in the time leading up to PAX West 2021.
According to Jerry Holkins, co-founder of Penny Arcade and PAX:
Four-day badges for PAX West 2021 will retail for $230, while individual Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday badges will retail for $60 each.
The prequel story to Creepy Jar's Green Hell, the Spirits of Amazonia Part 2 expansion is now available on the PC
The team at Mojang is partnering with SEGA to release the Sonic the Hedgehog DLC pack for Minecraft
The Kickstarter campaign for Pixelated Milk's RPG SacriFire has reached the funding of their initial 86k Euro goal
The first major in-person gaming event in more than a year, PAX West will make its return to the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle from September 3-6, 2021
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The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Gameplay Trailer Released
Discover what awaits players in the courtroom with the latest trailer for Capcom's The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles.
In this title, players will take control of attorney Ryunosuke Naruhodo, who is an ancestor of Phoenix Wright. With the help of legal aid Susato Mikatoba and detective Herlock Sholmes, Ryunosuke is tasked with solving 10 high-stakes cases that are set in the late 19th century during Japan's Meiji Period and England's Victorian Era.
For longtime fans of the series, both Investigations and Courtroom Battles will make their return. Investigations have players visiting crime scenes to gather evidence, talk to witnesses, and search for clues. New to the title is the "Dance of Deduction," which has players correcting Sholmes's conclusions to uncover the truth.
Also new to the game is the "Summation Examination," which takes place in the courtroom. These moments have players pointing out inconsistencies between jurors' statements.
Learn more with the trailer below:
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles – Gameplay Trailer
The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on July 27, 2021. Those that purchase the game by September 1 can get themselves the "From the Vaults" Early Purchase Bonus.
The prequel story to Creepy Jar's Green Hell, the Spirits of Amazonia Part 2 expansion is now available on the PC
The team at Mojang is partnering with SEGA to release the Sonic the Hedgehog DLC pack for Minecraft
The Kickstarter campaign for Pixelated Milk's RPG SacriFire has reached the funding of their initial 86k Euro goal
The first major in-person gaming event in more than a year, PAX West will make its return to the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle from September 3-6, 2021
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Bounty Hunter Bonuses This Week in Red Dead Online
It's a good time to be a hired gun in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online – a number of rewards will be available all this week.
Not only can players get themselves Double RDO$ and XP on all Free Roam Missions, they can also get themselves Double RDO$ on all Legendary and Infamous Bounty Missions. This is on top of an additional 10% XP boost for Posse members that set out to take on any Free Roam Events, Free Roam Missions, and Bounty Missions.
For the Bounty Hunters out there, take advantage of an Offer of five Gold Bars off the Prestigious Bounty Hunter License. This will be available for Bounty Hunters that have completed any three Legendary Bounties this week. Gift-wise, Rank 30 Bounty Hunters can get themselves an Offer for 40% off a Stable Stall and two Rewards for 2,000 Character XP each.
These Bounty Hunter can get themselves the Bounty Hunter License for just 5 Gold Bars. In addition, these folks can get 50% off the Reinforced Lasso, and 40% off all cosmetic Bounty Hunter and Prestigious Bounty Hunter Role Items.
Low Honor players that log in this week can get themselves a Black Gathered Bandana on the house. Those looking to speed things up can take advantage of Free Fast Travel all week, along with no Persistent Posse Setup Fees for the next seven days.
Additional Discounts to Red Dead Online this week include five Gold Bars off the Change Appearance fee, 40% off all Pistols and anything from Wilderness Outfitters, 50% off Haircuts, Dentistry, and Makeup at all Barbers, and 30% off all War Horses at Stables, all Role Outfits and all Tonics.
Finally, all those that connect their accounts to Prime Gaming by July 5 can get themselves a Reward for a free Emote, along with Offers for 30% off the Bar Expansion and a Novice or Promising Moonshiner Item.
The prequel story to Creepy Jar's Green Hell, the Spirits of Amazonia Part 2 expansion is now available on the PC
The team at Mojang is partnering with SEGA to release the Sonic the Hedgehog DLC pack for Minecraft
The Kickstarter campaign for Pixelated Milk's RPG SacriFire has reached the funding of their initial 86k Euro goal
The first major in-person gaming event in more than a year, PAX West will make its return to the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle from September 3-6, 2021
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Launch Trailer Released
Gaming icon Alex Kidd makes his return with today's release of Jankenteam and Merge Games' Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX – get ready for your trip to the Kingdom of Radaxian with the launch trailer for the game.
Originally released on the SEGA Master System, this platformer has players taking on the evil Janken the Great. After turning the citizens of The Kingdom of Radaxian to stone, it's up to Alex Kidd to charge up his Power Bracelet and save the day.
New to this title is striking new art and tighter, more fluid controls. New levels that expand on the lore of the title have been included, along with alternative boss fights and new and remastered music. For those pining for days gone by, a Classic Mode has also been included.
Learn more with the trailer below:
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Launch Trailer
The game is now available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
The prequel story to Creepy Jar's Green Hell, the Spirits of Amazonia Part 2 expansion is now available on the PC
The team at Mojang is partnering with SEGA to release the Sonic the Hedgehog DLC pack for Minecraft
The Kickstarter campaign for Pixelated Milk's RPG SacriFire has reached the funding of their initial 86k Euro goal
The first major in-person gaming event in more than a year, PAX West will make its return to the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle from September 3-6, 2021
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Where To Find Duergar Supplies In Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance
Mission 2, Halls of the Duergar, has another optional objective, tasking you with finding Duergar Supplies. This guide on Where To Find Duergar Supplies In Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance will tell you the location of each of the ten different Duergar Supplies so you can hunt them down to complete the quest.
Duergar Locations In Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance
Duergar Supplies Location #1
Right at the start of the level. You will see two sets of spike traps to the left and to the right. Past the one on the left there is a cart with some barrels on it, it has a flag on the side of the cart. Destroy the cart to get the first set of Duergar Supplies.
Duergar Supplies Location #2
After you take the elevator down there will be a split path option. You can go left, right, or straight ahead. Once you clear the enemies a Short Rest point appears here. After that, head down the path directly opposite as you come down the elevator. You'll see the Duergar Supplies after jump the gaps here on the right.
Duergar Supplies Location #3
After grabbing Duergar Supplies #2, return to the elevator. As you head back, this time take a right as you approach the elevator. At the top of the hill is a group of enemies. You can see the Duergar Supplies in the cart on the left, again, look out for the blue flags.
Duergar Supplies Location #4
Immediately after grabbing Duergar Supplies #3, head down the path that leads down to an area filled with poison. After jumping the first gap you will see the cart of Duergar Supplies there.
Duergar Supplies Location #5
When you reach the Foundry you'll have to fight a group of Dwarves and some Trolls. After you defeat them, search to the left. There are wooden barricades blocking a pathway. Destroy these, skip past the spike traps, and destroy the Duergar Supplies.
Duergar Supplies Location #6
Again within the Foundry. Except this time take a right and follow the path. Ignore the ladder and the elevator, and follow the path on the right side. Use the wooden beam to cross over and then destroy the Duergar Supplies located there.
Duergar Supplies Location #7
Another set of supplies in the Foundry. Climb the ladder up to the area with the Explosive Barrel, you'll see the cart of Duergar Supplies hiding there.
Duergar Supplies Location #8
Once you have completed the Foundry area you take an elevator up to the next area. Immediately at the top on the elevator, on your left, there is another cart of Duergar Supplies. Destroy these, only two left.
Duergar Supplies Location #9
After you reach the first major camp within the Mushroom Caves. There's a lot of Dwarves and several trolls. At the back of the camp you will spot the Duergar Supplies.
Duergar Supplies Location #10
Immediately after the camp with Duergar Supplies #9, follow the path a short ways until you reach a group of tents. There's a small ladder here. Climb the ladder and you will find the final Duergar Supplies cart at the end of the walkway.
That's the location of all Duergar Supplies on this level.
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Where To Find Dwarven Mugs In Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance
In the Companions of Icewind Dale mission there is an optional objective to gather Dwarven Mugs. This guide on Where To Find Dwarven Mugs In Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance will tell you where to locate each of the 8 Dwarven Mugs in the new Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance game.
Dwarven Mugs Locations In Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance
Dwarven Mug Location #1
Near the very beginning of the level, before you exit the starting cave. You will see the first Dwarven Mug on the floor to your right
Dwarven Mug Location #2
Proceed through the next area until you reach the first goblin camp. You will have a main objective to destroy a ballista in the camp. There's a pile of bodies near the ballista. You will find the second Dwarven Mug here.
Dwarven Mug Location #3
Continue with the mission. Eventually you will encounter a second large, fat enemy, as shown above. It's at the entrance to a huge Dwarven castle with a huge gate. Just before you reach the location, there's a pile of bodies on the floor. Search for the Dwarven Mug there.
Dwarven Mug Location #4
Continue through the level until you reach this goblin camp. It's on the main trail, so you can't miss it. When you reach the gate, look to the left. There's a body that has been hit by a couple of arrows. You'll find the Dwarven Mug there.
Dwarven Mug Location #5
After Dwarven Mug #4, proceed through the level. You climb some wooden structures up to another Dwarven like fortress. There's another of the larger, fat enemies here. Defeat him and look to the right. There's a small cage at the end of the walkway. The Dwarven Mug is inside the small cage.
Dwarven Mug Location #6
Continue through the level until you reach an area like this. There's several of the sword enemies and a number of cages. A Short Rest point also appears here after the fight. Check a small cage on the right for another Dwarven Mug.
Dwarven Mug Location #7
Immediately after collecting Dwarven Mug #5, you go through a portal to reach a new area. Once you reach the new area you will see an elevator. Before going up the elevator, take the right path to find a chest near a corpse. You can find Dwarven Mug #7 on the body here.
Dwarven Mug Location #8
Immediately after you ride the elevator after grabbing Dwarven Mug #7. At the top of the elevator there are some barrels to the left. Destroy the barrels to find the final Dwarven Mug.
If you want to find the optional objectives for the next level, check out our guide on Where To Find Duergar Supplies In Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance.
In the Companions of Icewind Dale mission there is an optional objective to gather Dwarven Mugs. This guide on Where To Find Dwarven Mugs In Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance will tell you where to
Mission 2, Halls of the Duergar, has another optional objective, tasking you with finding Duergar Supplies. This guide on Where To Find Duergar Supplies In Dungeons & Dragons Dark Alliance will tell
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