I'm almost 50 years old and have been gaming regularly since 1980. I follow only a couple channel on youtube and this is one of them. JRPG have long been my favorite genre and I'm so glad you cover so many of them. I really like the excellent footage and analysis while remaining pretty much spoiler free in your videos while highlighting gameplay. This channel should be so much more popular than it is. Thank you for what you do from this old gamer.
Great review. I’ve seen so many reviews writing off this game basing it on the initial hours. I just got the last playable character and this is a game that just continues to grow. The narrative has some nice twists and turns so far, the characters are surprisingly endearing, and the combat continues to expand. It’s just a fun game. Not going to be game of the year or move the needle, but just a fun game to get lost in. It’s refreshing.
Gosh this games absolutely gorgeous, I needed this, Theres something about it that is healing to my soul, well done square Enix it's a banger of a game with phenomenal combat and world to explore, this is a great review you've done thankyou
The demo was kind of boring and confusing, same thing happened with the demo of Granblue Fantasy Re:Link, but once you play the full games from the beginning you realize that they are fun and beautiful. Cheers and thanks for the great review
If only Secret of Mana looked this good. Trials of Mana was a solid game, but this takes it to the next couple levels. The Legend of Mana Series cartoon they had was beautiful. Legend of Mana like this would have been amazing. However, I do lament the Echoes of Mana Gacha, it was a beautiful game with a beautiful opening, I do hope they salvage that Gacha into a permanent playable game at some point. I would really love to see them remake Secret of Evermore, but remake it to where the main character gets more playable party members and may expand the story itself a bit with like this game, some post content as well.
there was glimpses of something deeper in the demo when I played. Excited to hear about the depth and customization. New Mana was already interesting for me; but new Mana with a job class system had me sold XD
What’s ToM? If you want a simpler (but very very good jrpg) dragon quest 11 is done very well. One of the best rpgs and just games in general that I have played in a long time. I recently started playing tales of vesperia and that’s been really awesome too!!
nice review what you said about combat is spot on and the demo had me hooked. I love the weightiness of combat and how you have to attack carefully and position yourself
If I’m interested in something I’ll always pay for early access. But I’m glad it’s only a day… bc it feels like I’m going to have to look at guides to min max my parties jobs and skills.
Hey! I’m new here, thanks for your review! This game looks awesome and i want it to succeed! Im aware the studio is in trouble and that’s a real shame!😢 Can’t wait to play!✨
So the plot is Final Fantasy 10 with Tidus and Yuna minus Sin coz I played that first back in 2004? Looks beautiful don't get me wrong. Definitely gonna play this.
@@floresjon87 Yes. The point is that Tales of Symphonia added its own spin on the sacrificial team member plot (also used even earlier in Grandia 2 in 2000) which Visions of Mana further increments upon.
Glad to hear the game has merits! I'm actually excited to hear the combat and customization take some time to open up- it sounds like an old school sort of charm. Will be giving this a go!
Hope Square Enix never gives up on their AA IPs (even if they still have $60 price tag lol) Mana series, SaGa series, Star Ocean series, Valkyrie Profile series, all those experimental games like DioField Chronicles.
Just beat the game and it breaks my heart it tanked even in Japan. I think this is the 2nd best JRPG this year after FF7R. P3R has a better story, but the gameplay is better here. SMT V V is debatable as well.
I played both Trials and Visions and all I could say is if you want start gentle, do Trials of mana as that story is giving less emotional damage than visions and have kinda satisfying gameplay to it but if you have a strong will and could take anything, feel free to play visions of mana
Maybe not a popular opinion, but I wanna see one of these games bringing Secret of Evermore forward, no generic fantasy look, lean into the B movie sci-fi the main character used to rant about to have a different look, and just let me do quests with my dog.
I just can't get used to that anthro character's face - the lack of discernible fur makes him really disturbing to me. That said, holy hell, this seems to be _much_ better than I expected! Very glad to hear the demo isn't representative of the combat experience in the full game, too. I found the demo really boring to be honest. Also _really_ glad to hear there's an actual postgame to discover in this one! A good postgame really is a rarity these days.
Gotta say, Square-Enix fans been eating good lately, between all the 2D HD remakes and revisiting franchises like this one and Valkyrie Profile, so much to play! Oh and don’t forget about FF7-Remake 😅
@@xShadowhawkx yeah, the voice work in trials seem to be rushed, and this was especially noticeable after you played Three Houses (one of the voice actresses worked on both games)
Are the vibration responses nice like MHW when attacks land. Or are they minor and nonexistent like the demo. Something about HD Rumble makes the game more immersive with combat.
Looks like an amazing games :( Will buy soon. So sad the devs have all been laid off :( Hopefully the success will mean they can make a new studio soon.
I wanted to like this game, but after giving the demo 2 chances, it just didn't click with me. The gameplay just feels too stiff. In a year where I played Granblue and Ys X is coming, the gameplay in this game just doesn't cut it. The visuals are great though, I really like the colour palette they used.
So I can't wait to play at the time of me posting it's out right now but I'm going to get some more sleep it's early in the morning I'm too tired of playing any games
Maby it is just me, but just by hearing the plot synopsis you could not force me to play yet another somber jrpg focused around loss or sacrifice. Life is hard enough without such reminder of our inevitable demise, no thank you.
I hate when RPGs are slow to unlock all the systems. I guess they do it to not overwhelm, but too often they underwhelm you instead. 20 hours into a game and tutorials pop up "you can equip and unequip skills". FOOKING FINALLY
This may be a rental for me. I loved the graphics and premise, but the 'floaty' combat the reviewer described sort of put me off when I played the demo.
When he said the story was about people giving their lives, Xenoblade 3 was the first thing I thought of lol. Also the fact they wrote an article saying the world was inspired by Xenoblade.
Another excellent review from the non-woke gaming journalists at Noisy Pixel. You guys rule, and I always come to you for unbiased and awesome gaming content. Unlike other so-called "gaming journalists", you guys actually love gaming more than pushing your ideological agendas while also appreciating the messages (political, ethical, moral etc.) in the games. That is what gaming journalism should be and you deserve a reward for your fantastic coverage :)
You’re kind. I think we’re finding where we fit between content creator and journalist right now to better define what we’re doing. Thanks for sticking around.
@@NoisyPixelNewsI agree I trust you guys way more than 99% of game journalists! Most of them are either bought and paid for or push weird agendas. Also it's great to find indie or niche titles that I never would have heard about otherwise. Thanks Azario and noisy pixel team and stay awesome 😎
Back in the day this would be called an adventure game. Jrpgs are turn based menu driven games. Yall call every game that comes out an rpg now and have blurred the lines to where all games are the same.
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I'm almost 50 years old and have been gaming regularly since 1980. I follow only a couple channel on youtube and this is one of them. JRPG have long been my favorite genre and I'm so glad you cover so many of them. I really like the excellent footage and analysis while remaining pretty much spoiler free in your videos while highlighting gameplay. This channel should be so much more popular than it is. Thank you for what you do from this old gamer.
The Commode 64 computer !!!
im 103
"One of Square's best combat systems ever conceived" is high praise.
I was not expecting to hear that a Mana game is 60-70 hours. I like that.
yea, i can do 60 hours haha - Azario
It is beatable in 30-35 hours with extra content, even complwtionists don’t take 60+ hours.
This touched on everything I was most curious about. Appreciate the detail without spoiling things!
awh nice!
This is the first place I go to for game reviews. You guys earned my respect and I trust your opinion. Totally buying this game.
That means a lot. Thanks!
An actual review where the reviewer finished the game and fleshed out the mechanics
You love to see it! This is why Noisy Pixel is one of my preferred channels for JRPG reviews.
Great review. I’ve seen so many reviews writing off this game basing it on the initial hours.
I just got the last playable character and this is a game that just continues to grow.
The narrative has some nice twists and turns so far, the characters are surprisingly endearing, and the combat continues to expand.
It’s just a fun game. Not going to be game of the year or move the needle, but just a fun game to get lost in.
It’s refreshing.
I have a lot of hope for this game, especially after trials. The art style and music are gorgeous.
Gosh this games absolutely gorgeous, I needed this, Theres something about it that is healing to my soul, well done square Enix it's a banger of a game with phenomenal combat and world to explore, this is a great review you've done thankyou
I’m upset by the lack of postgame secrets in RPGs these days. So glad to hear that won’t be an issue here!
yea, i feel that - Azario
A postgame with a new chapter, boss rematches, & a superboss? SOLD!
🎉🎉🎉
done preordered after hear this, seems like no reviewer mention this..
Just read your comment.... Gonna order it haha
bet ya anything the soo called super boss, is gonna be weak as shit.
@@Yusei255 Maybe, but at least they have something for postgame.
The way you talk about this game makes me happy
The art style and environments are 15/10 stunning. I love them!
as soon as i saw reviews were out, came straight here to see how NP rated it.... GLAD TO SEE ITS LOVED!
that means a lot
The demo was kind of boring and confusing, same thing happened with the demo of Granblue Fantasy Re:Link, but once you play the full games from the beginning you realize that they are fun and beautiful. Cheers and thanks for the great review
If only Secret of Mana looked this good. Trials of Mana was a solid game, but this takes it to the next couple levels. The Legend of Mana Series cartoon they had was beautiful. Legend of Mana like this would have been amazing. However, I do lament the Echoes of Mana Gacha, it was a beautiful game with a beautiful opening, I do hope they salvage that Gacha into a permanent playable game at some point.
I would really love to see them remake Secret of Evermore, but remake it to where the main character gets more playable party members and may expand the story itself a bit with like this game, some post content as well.
I have a feeling fans are going to like this game far more than some critics do.
yea probably
there was glimpses of something deeper in the demo when I played. Excited to hear about the depth and customization.
New Mana was already interesting for me; but new Mana with a job class system had me sold XD
Hey I think you should mention the traversal of the game! It’s one of the best parts of
OMG.. this is my type of gameplay. Waiting for a little discount and i am diving in!
watched a lot of reviews on this one and i knew i can count on you guys! im buying the game!!
So glad mana is back. I got the CE from square
I’ve been wanting to play a simpler JRPG recently. I beat ToM 3 times already and this will scratch that itch.
What’s ToM? If you want a simpler (but very very good jrpg) dragon quest 11 is done very well. One of the best rpgs and just games in general that I have played in a long time. I recently started playing tales of vesperia and that’s been really awesome too!!
I too am curious what ToM is
@@blastedmcgraw152trials of mana
try crystal project
I guess he means Trials of Mana.@@CenturianEagle
nice review
what you said about combat is spot on and the demo had me hooked. I love the weightiness of combat and how you have to attack carefully and position yourself
Finally a game that has some color contrasts.
I'm so sick of AAAs desaturated goo look.
Yeah, this is great for winter or late autumn play. Maybe release a bit too early.
This game is also on Xbox it's great and quick resume 👌
Ya it’s great
If I’m interested in something I’ll always pay for early access. But I’m glad it’s only a day… bc it feels like I’m going to have to look at guides to min max my parties jobs and skills.
Probably will wait for discount after a few years for this one. I still haven't touched my trials of mana remake yet lol
I'm in the same boat
I really like the art style of this one.
Man i wish falcom games looked this good lmao
same
They need to move to cel shading.
@hectortejeda2057 yeah that's why games like genshin look so good. Genshin also has phenomenal lighting though.
Hey! I’m new here, thanks for your review!
This game looks awesome and i want it to succeed! Im aware the studio is in trouble and that’s a real shame!😢
Can’t wait to play!✨
So the plot is Final Fantasy 10 with Tidus and Yuna minus Sin coz I played that first back in 2004? Looks beautiful don't get me wrong. Definitely gonna play this.
exactly lol
Which is similar to the plot of Tales of Symphonia from 2003.
@@EatWavedidn't FFX come out 2001?
@@floresjon87 Yes. The point is that Tales of Symphonia added its own spin on the sacrificial team member plot (also used even earlier in Grandia 2 in 2000) which Visions of Mana further increments upon.
Looks real good. I have way too much to play and way too little time but will def pick it up down the road at some point.
The story for this reminds me of FFX decided to check it out this review because I really liked the trails of mana remake.
Thanks for a in depth review will give it a try, looks great
no mention of traversal ive seen some of the previews where exploration is the selling point of this game
Been enjoying this game so far. It’s really good so far.
Si it worth it im looking forward to it
I’m excited for this game I got the collectors edition coming in.
Me too
Me three
How have I never discovered this beautiful series? 🤔
Glad to hear the game has merits! I'm actually excited to hear the combat and customization take some time to open up- it sounds like an old school sort of charm. Will be giving this a go!
Hope Square Enix never gives up on their AA IPs (even if they still have $60 price tag lol)
Mana series, SaGa series, Star Ocean series, Valkyrie Profile series, all those experimental games like DioField Chronicles.
Just beat the game and it breaks my heart it tanked even in Japan. I think this is the 2nd best JRPG this year after FF7R. P3R has a better story, but the gameplay is better here. SMT V V is debatable as well.
Still need to beat ToM but will be day one purchase for me. Hopefully I can start it sometime in October
I played both Trials and Visions and all I could say is if you want start gentle, do Trials of mana as that story is giving less emotional damage than visions and have kinda satisfying gameplay to it but if you have a strong will and could take anything, feel free to play visions of mana
I never played any of the monasteries but I do like jrpgs side pre-order this game I play on Xbox this is the only mana game that's on Xbox
Great 'text-to-speech' (or autocorrect) here! lol
@@Konuvis don't read you'll be okay
Maybe not a popular opinion, but I wanna see one of these games bringing Secret of Evermore forward, no generic fantasy look, lean into the B movie sci-fi the main character used to rant about to have a different look, and just let me do quests with my dog.
I just can't get used to that anthro character's face - the lack of discernible fur makes him really disturbing to me. That said, holy hell, this seems to be _much_ better than I expected!
Very glad to hear the demo isn't representative of the combat experience in the full game, too. I found the demo really boring to be honest. Also _really_ glad to hear there's an actual postgame to discover in this one! A good postgame really is a rarity these days.
This sounds like a great game. Does the plot sound a little bit too similar to Final Fantasy X...?
Sounds copy/pasted and puts me off to it.
Most stories are the same. Once you get old enough and wise enough you will see this.
FFX is a masterpiece so I don’t mind taking inspiration from it.
I mean, Tales of Symphonia had a similar plot in 2004. FFX likely isn't the first time that type of story was told either.
@@rockguitarist8907 yeah, i'm a little concerned about it. wasn't wild about the plot in FFX
Screw netease and tencent holdings for closing down the dev studio.
Gotta say, Square-Enix fans been eating good lately, between all the 2D HD remakes and revisiting franchises like this one and Valkyrie Profile, so much to play! Oh and don’t forget about FF7-Remake 😅
Y’all need to teach Gamespot how to do reviews.
Any thoughts on the voice acting? Because I remember the Trials remake having a surprisingly weak English dub
@@xShadowhawkx yeah, the voice work in trials seem to be rushed, and this was especially noticeable after you played Three Houses (one of the voice actresses worked on both games)
Is there no Japanese dub option?
Are the vibration responses nice like MHW when attacks land. Or are they minor and nonexistent like the demo. Something about HD Rumble makes the game more immersive with combat.
Looks like an amazing games :( Will buy soon. So sad the devs have all been laid off :( Hopefully the success will mean they can make a new studio soon.
So glad its great 😊
I wanted to like this game, but after giving the demo 2 chances, it just didn't click with me. The gameplay just feels too stiff.
In a year where I played Granblue and Ys X is coming, the gameplay in this game just doesn't cut it. The visuals are great though, I really like the colour palette they used.
Will the elementals be unlocked via the story or do we have to complete extra side quests, etc?
That plot description sounds very Final Fantasy X
Is there a way to shut off all the damage hit marker numbers?
this looks kinda amazing hold on
Studio got closed now :(
Do you carry over all the elemental options into replays? Hopefully so, it would add a lot of depth to them.
How's this compared to Granblue Fantasy Relink?
I haven't been that excited for a jrpg in a while. Especially one I wasn't expecting in the first place.😊
❤
So I can't wait to play at the time of me posting it's out right now but I'm going to get some more sleep it's early in the morning I'm too tired of playing any games
Job System = I'm in
would have been nice for a spoiler alert
Just wanna know, is it a offline single player game or service gacha?
I can't believe they will close this stuido 😩😔
roughly how many hours is 'early hours' ?
Sadly will probably sell just over 10 copies on xbox. Hopefully ported to Nintendo's next switch system.
Better than outlaws.
That’s not saying much
I have both xD
Maby it is just me, but just by hearing the plot synopsis you could not force me to play yet another somber jrpg focused around loss or sacrifice. Life is hard enough without such reminder of our inevitable demise, no thank you.
lol what
@@bd9045I agree with the original poster, but I’d hope it has a happy ending since there’s a postgame
@@TheRoleplayer40kjust like Trials, ending is the same….
I hate when RPGs are slow to unlock all the systems. I guess they do it to not overwhelm, but too often they underwhelm you instead.
20 hours into a game and tutorials pop up "you can equip and unequip skills". FOOKING FINALLY
Game looks good! Val’s hair style… not so much.
Having a hard time deciding whether to get this or Gundam breaker 4.
Only gundam game worth getting is super robot wars
@@XDantevsVergilXGundam breaker 3 is one of the best games period and 4 sounds like a worthy follow up.
Just get both of them if they are good games
Do you have to be familiar with the previous games? I never got around to playing them.
not at all
I'm not crying, I swear. It is what we have been waiting for! Now preordering asap!
How's this compared to Zelda BotW?
This may be a rental for me. I loved the graphics and premise, but the 'floaty' combat the reviewer described sort of put me off when I played the demo.
Do I need to play the previous ones?
No you don't have to, every mana game is a new story unrelated to the previous. 😊
feels like an genshinesque game minus the gaccha
so its Xenoblade 3 and final fantasy 10 again i need tissues again this time.
When he said the story was about people giving their lives, Xenoblade 3 was the first thing I thought of lol. Also the fact they wrote an article saying the world was inspired by Xenoblade.
I’m so absolutely stoked for this game!
Palemenia staying permanent in my party😍😍
GameSpot gave it 5/10 Ohmygod?!! What a waste 😢
The demo was so disappointing. Maybe I’ll give it a go next gen there’s a price drop
Another excellent review from the non-woke gaming journalists at Noisy Pixel. You guys rule, and I always come to you for unbiased and awesome gaming content. Unlike other so-called "gaming journalists", you guys actually love gaming more than pushing your ideological agendas while also appreciating the messages (political, ethical, moral etc.) in the games. That is what gaming journalism should be and you deserve a reward for your fantastic coverage :)
You’re kind. I think we’re finding where we fit between content creator and journalist right now to better define what we’re doing. Thanks for sticking around.
@@NoisyPixelNewsI agree I trust you guys way more than 99% of game journalists! Most of them are either bought and paid for or push weird agendas.
Also it's great to find indie or niche titles that I never would have heard about otherwise.
Thanks Azario and noisy pixel team and stay awesome 😎
Soooo... how many of you actually believe we have a soul??
Why does the little girl have a mustache?
she's incognito... you'll see why
If it has Japanese Voice acting I'll buy it yr down the road when it's dirt cheap
Tired of all these lib ads anytime I wanna watch a video
they're pretty intense
Wish the field game wasn't garbage, but I'll play it regardless.
After trials of mana I was dying to play another mana game like that on the switch. Too bad this wasn’t ported to the switch 😑
Game looks fun, but I wish they didn't rehash the FFX and I am Setsuna story.
Nah fam. DAYONE for me.
Trails of mana is better compared on this game its kind boring when you progress and the story gets worst and cringe
sounds like they copied ffx in the sacrifice
True. FF10 was the first story with something like that.
@@HarmanSmith I doubt that, its kinda a trope, but its what people will think of as its in the same genre
Are you a new JRPG games player?
@@brosplit no
Back in the day this would be called an adventure game. Jrpgs are turn based menu driven games. Yall call every game that comes out an rpg now and have blurred the lines to where all games are the same.