pointless thread

[Lostdwarf]

this is useless typed information

[Sabz5150]

Just picked up a copy of Secret Of Mana, I don't know much about it but really wanna play it. Anyone have any info on it, or reviews/ It's a square game so it must be good =)

mike

IMHO, short of Chrono Trigger (and that is a VERY short) that is the best SNES title and one of the greatest RPGs ever made. You will not be disappointed.

[Lostdwarf]

that whats i was trying to get at is it short? i'm use to play ff and zelda so

[Sabz5150]

that whats i was trying to get at is it short? i'm use to play ff and zelda so

It's a decently long game. However it all depends on how long you're behind the controller. I can tell you that it's a game you'll find difficult to put down.

Here's a review for your reading pleasure http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/secretofmana/Secret_of_Mana.html

[TonyTheTiger]

Honestly, the game is great. But the best way to experience it is to get two other people to play with you. It really really helps. And not even just because playing with other people is always awesome but also because the game's A.I. is some of the dumbest I've ever seen. And if you play alone you'll find yourself dying at times you could have easily survived had a real human being been controlling one of the other characters.

Also you might find yourself dying early on simply because you haven't gotten used to the attack system. Because it plays very Zelda-esque you'll find yourself wanting to just go apeshit on everything and the whole recharge system will feel awkward and stupidly restrictive.

[captainfrieza]

If you asked 100 people, probably 97 would say its a great game. There are a couple things I don't like about it like such as leveling up spells by use, starts very slow, having limited characters, the knockdown time after hitting an enemy, and I think the story is a bit basic. However the game has great graphics, a cool control system, is player dependent, cool bosses, is somewhat difficult, and isn't super long. If you go on youtube, there are several people that have a play by play of the entire game. If you like games like Zelda, but always wanted more rpg theme's in it, you'll love Mana.

[Coldguy]

Get 2 other people to play it with you, you will thank me later.

[Eric Dude]

Just picked up a copy of Secret Of Mana, I don't know much about it but really wanna play it. Anyone have any info on it, or reviews/ It's a square game so it must be good =)

mike

Best advice I can give:

1) Insert the game pak into your Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

2) Press the 'power' button.

The rest will take care of itself.

[Lostdwarf]

wow i just read the 1up review and it literally says "it's a cross between final fantasy and zelda" that is me written all over it, i can't wait to play it! now i'm playing with power! Super Mana Power!

mike

[Lostdwarf]

So I just played about 20 mins of the game got the sword got through the woods killed some rabbits then saved the game. I am completely flourished by the design and story. It is beautiful and amazing, ::sigh:: well there goes my summer =) :popcorn:

mike

[Eric Dude]

I am completely flourished by the design and story.

mike

This sounds like a line straight out of a badly translated RPG. Perfect!

[Lostdwarf]

haha rock on! :guitar:

[James8BitStar]

Just picked up a copy of Secret Of Mana, I don't know much about it but really wanna play it. Anyone have any info on it, or reviews/ It's a square game so it must be good =)

mike

I don't get why people do this. Dude, you HAVE THE GAME. Is it really so much trouble to stick it in your SNES and give it a try? What, do you only play games everyone else likes or something?

[Lostdwarf]

wow did someone wake up on the wrong side of the bed sheesh. I wanted to see what people thought of it as I have never played it, yes I could have looked at reviews and yes you could have taken a midol this morning but i wanted to know what the people on here thought thats all, ok champ. sheesh

[PixelSmasher]

wow did someone wake up on the wrong side of the bed sheesh. I wanted to see what people thought of it as I have never played it, yes I could have looked at reviews and yes you could have taken a midol this morning but i wanted to know what the people on here thought thats all, ok champ. sheesh

I actually have to agree with James, this is kind of a pointless thread. If it was a little more geared towards talking about the game beyond, "Yes, you should play it, it's great." then okay. But asking us to reinforce the idea of you playing a game you already have, are excited about, and already intend to play is a little silly.

Here's a parallel based around food:

"OMG should I eat food, today? How good is food? Is food short? Are there any reviews of food I can read?"

That said, I think you should play the game, AND eat food.

[Lostdwarf]

ok fijne then kill the thread i already got what i needed from it anywho. thanks guys

Dwarf

[MachineGex]

The guy is just excited about playing one of the classics. He just got a really good classic game and is interested in how everyone else ended up liking it. He got really good information about playing with a couple of friends. Doesnt sound like a waste to me. I dont see the value in judging people's posts.

"Video Game player buys a new game and is excited. He shares this excitement and asks for other players' opinions. Player gets feedback."
Seems about right for a video game message board.

[XYXZYZ]

well there goes my summer =) :popcorn:

mike

You mean "Oh boy, a summer of Nintendo and fun!" And don't forget, after you finish the game you can play the translated Seiken Densetsu 3 ROM, the sequel to Secret of Mana. (SoM was Seiken Densetsu 2 in Japan) That was a great game as well.

[Eric Dude]

I don't get why people do this. Dude, you HAVE THE GAME. Is it really so much trouble to stick it in your SNES and give it a try? What, do you only play games everyone else likes or something?

Yeah, this is actually what I was getting at with my first reply, but in a nicer way. :)

I don't think this thread is perfect for a classic gaming board. He could have improved the quality of it just by playing the game for 20 minutes, and then giving us his impressions. Even so, Secret of Mana is hardly an undiscovered game, and I'm sure it's been discussed to death. But I could be wrong.

[miaandjohnrule]

In before the
http://www.herodote.net/Images/Locke.jpg

[miaandjohnrule]

I am completely flourished by the design and story.


Do you mean floored? I'm wondering how anyone might become flourished by a video game.

[Lostdwarf]

nope pretty sure i meant flourished as in "be in one's prime"

[captainfrieza]

In before the
http://www.herodote.net/Images/Locke.jpg

Please explain your joke.

[smork]

Please explain your joke.

It's John Locke.

[Garry Silljo]

It's John Locke.

Well that makes no sense. You don't "Locke" a thread, you "lock" it. He's trying to act smart using that picture and it's not even applicable. That aside from the fact that posting "in before lock" just for the sake of it is beyond lame.

[captainfrieza]

Uh oh, copying what Johnandmiaules did to lostdwarf :>)

[Vinnysdad]

Well that makes no sense. You don't "Locke" a thread, you "lock" it. He's trying to act smart using that picture and it's not even applicable. That aside from the fact that posting "in before lock" just for the sake of it is beyond lame.


In before the lock! LOL

[Famidrive-16]

You mean "Oh boy, a summer of Nintendo and fun!" And don't forget, after you finish the game you can play the translated Seiken Densetsu 3 ROM, the sequel to Secret of Mana. (SoM was Seiken Densetsu 2 in Japan) That was a great game as well.

I played that ROM when I was 13 or so, when that chick flashed her butt I was like "WHAT THE HELL!!!"

[carlcarlson]

One of the members here is working on a repro of Secret of Mana 2, so if you're like me and hate playing console games with a keyboard on a computer then you're in luck. He's still got a few bugs to work out, but from what I understand it shouldn't be long.

[miaandjohnrule]

Well that makes no sense. You don't "Locke" a thread, you "lock" it. He's trying to act smart using that picture and it's not even applicable. That aside from the fact that posting "in before lock" just for the sake of it is beyond lame.

and arguing the semantics of it all isn't lame?

[8bitCaged]

Secret Of Mana was meant to be for the snes cd so that why it has some bugs

[G-Boobie]

Well that makes no sense. You don't "Locke" a thread, you "lock" it. He's trying to act smart using that picture and it's not even applicable. That aside from the fact that posting "in before lock" just for the sake of it is beyond lame.

People who are offended by people 'acting smart' scare the hell out of me.

In before the http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m396/DwelterLS/MasterLock.jpg

[p_b]

Well good morning. What a beautiful thread.

Let's go play some games, shan't we?

[G-Boobie]

Well good morning. What a beautiful thread.

Let's go play some games, shan't we?

Sir, lets. What should we play?

[Garry Silljo]

People who are offended by people 'acting smart' scare the hell out of me.


Isn't it better when it's not an act?

[Sudo]

One of the members here is working on a repro of Secret of Mana 2, so if you're like me and hate playing console games with a keyboard on a computer then you're in luck. He's still got a few bugs to work out, but from what I understand it shouldn't be long.

Why would you use a keyboard to play ROMs? You can buy a PS2/PSX to USB adapter at Radio Shack for $10. That's what I've been using for the past 7 years or so.

[PapaStu]

Come on people. Sheesh.

Its the weekend, go see The Dark Knight, do something with family/friends or hell, play some games.


We're done with this one.

**Lockerooni**