The following is a list of version differences between the various releases of Legend of Mana (also known as Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana in Japan).
Japanese Release (1999)[]
- Original release
North American Release (2000)[]
Remastered Release (2021)[]
- Players can now choose between original and reorchestrated soundtracks in the option menu.
- The remastered edition boasts an animated opening instead of showing various gameplay elements and cutscences.
- Gallery Mode and Music Mode will let you check out tracks and artwork from the game. It also includes illustrations and music from the original Legend of Mana. You can also check out all the new arrangements from the remaster.
Gameplay[]
- The HD remaster version supports auto-saves, but it will allow you to save anywhere and at any time from the menu, except on some maps.
- Players can now turn on and off enemy encounters in the option menu.
- Players can now play the minigame Ring Ring Land, a previously japanese-exclusive PocketStation add-on. The minigame makes it easier to get rare items that are normally difficult to obtain.
Cosmetic Changes[]
- The aspect ratio changed from the original 4:3 to 16:9 for a better fit with modern devices.
- Square Enix also changed up the menu screen layout to make it easier to navigate.
- Backgrounds, character portraits found in menus and speech bubbles, as well as Mana Spirits animated sprites and some other graphical elements have been redrawn with an overall crispier and more detailed look.
- Background color for the world map is now dark blue instead of blue-green.
References[]
- https://www.nintendoenthusiast.com/legend-of-mana-hd-remaster-vs-original-version-comparison/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddSR2coFAl8&t=1s&ab_channel=AzureGaming
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