Secret of Mana (1993) — Release Date, Cheats, Price & Requirements

Secret of Mana

Initially released in Japan in 1993, Secret of Mana took the world by storm with its innovative real-time battle system and gorgeously rendered world. It continues to stand out among other action RPGs for its…

6 August 1993

What Secret of Mana is

Secret of Mana is an adventure game developed by M2 and released in 1993. It was published by Square. It is available on Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, Super Famicom, Super NES CD-ROM System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Android and iOS.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Using the power of Mana, civilization has grown strong. In time, Mana was used to create the ultimate weapon: the Mana Fortress. But this angered the gods and they sent their beasts to destroy the Fortress. A violent war between the beasts and the Fortress plunged the world into chaos, and Mana seemed to all but disappear. Before all was lost, a hero wielding the Mana Sword smashed the Fortress -- civilization had been destroyed, but the world was peaceful again. But time flows like a river, and history repeats...

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy and open world. It supports multiplayer and includes co-op. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

Cheats and codes

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Official trailer

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Secret of Mana — frequently asked questions

When did Secret of Mana come out?

Secret of Mana was released on 6 August 1993 for Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, Super Famicom, Super NES CD-ROM System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Android and iOS.

Does Secret of Mana have multiplayer?

Yes. Secret of Mana supports multiplayer, including co-op.

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