성검전설 Legend of Mana

Icons now display when encounters are turned off and 2P mode is active Other minor fixes

Legend of Mana is a beautiful game. I don’t mean that aesthetically—though it is visually impressive—but in how it is designed. From its world structure, to its combat, to its narrative design, Legend of Mana is a game that feels like a journey unique to each player. Though I did not play the original, released back in 1999 for the PlayStation , the remaster is an experience I quickly grew to love. Though there are flaws, I can’t help but admire what Legend of Mana sets out to do. For one, there is no main quest to pursue. In the world of Fa’Diel, the Mana Tree burnt to the ground centuries ago, and you play a silent protagonist who is tasked to restore the world to what it once was. This involves finding Artifacts, which are magically empowered items that contain lands that were protected from the disaster. By using these Artifacts, you can place the lands onto the world map in any order that you choose. These lands contain additional Artifacts, and through exploration and completing quests the land is built out more and more. With that simple direction, you are thrust into the world and left to explore it at your own pace. Without an overarching plot thread to follow, Legend of M