Secret of Mana HD is a 3D remake of the second game in the Mana series. It follows precedent set by Adventures of Mana in that it touches up with visual presentation with crisp polygonal models in lieu of sprites, more refined sound quality, and voice acting while leaving the gameplay untouched and pristine.
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| Basic Information | |
| Kana | 聖剣伝説 2 |
| Romaji | Seiken Densetsu Tsu |
| Publisher(s) | Square Enix |
| Developer(s) | Q Studios |
| Console(s) | Nintendo Switch |
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| Development Team | |
| Producer(s) | Masaru Oyamada |
| Director(s) | Takahiro Noda |
| Programmer(s) | |
| Writer(s) | Keiji Maeda |
| Release Info | |
| Japan | February 15, 2018 |
| North America | February 15, 2018 |
| Europe | February 15, 2018 |
| Series Info | |
| Series | Mana |
Blurb
Official Square Enix website
Embark on an action-packed, worldwide adventure in the 3D remastered version of Secret of Mana. Take on the role of Randi, a young boy tasked with reviving the magical power of Mana.
The battle for Mana includes many tumultuous encounters along the way; armed with the Mana Sword and joined by his two companions Primm and Popoi, Randi leads the epic quest to battle the treacherous empire as it tries to gain control of Mana.
In order to defeat the forces of evil, Randi, Primm and Popoi must befriend the eight elementals who hold the power that comprises Mana. The legacy of Mana returns as the brave warriors set forth to bring balance back to the world.
The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn in Secret of Mana!
Story
The plot of the game is the same as its original version, but with a newly localized script to better convey information lost due to cartridge limitation in 1993.
The game begins with a village lad named Randi stumbling upon a rusted sword set in a stone pedestal after cascading down a waterfall near his home. Upon pulling the sword from the stone, monsters return to the world and he is summarily banished from his village. In short order, Randi encounters Primm and Popoi and is pulled into a world-shaking chain of events revolving around the ethereal substance known as Mana and the forces that seek to exploit it for their own ends.
Credits
Production/Direction
- Producer: Masaru Oyamada
- Director: Takahiro Noda
Graphic design
- Character Models: Kumiko Namiki
- Animator: Eisuke Sagawa, Hisato Tokumaru, Hironori Okubo, Hironori Motooka
- Illustration: HACCAN
- Main Visual Artwork: Hiroo Isono
- Art Director: Hiroyuki Suzuki
- VFX Supervisor: Yuko Hatae
- Animation Supervisor: Hiroyuki Nagatsuka
- Animator: Kiyoka Hatakeyama
- Environment Supervisor: Yoichi Kubo, Tetsuya Shiraishi
- Artist(s): Masahiko Dairaku, Mitsuru Sasaki, Eri Fujisawa, Sachi Hiruta
Sound design
- Sound Director: Yasuhiro Yamanaka
- Lead Sound Designer: Hinako Watanabe
- Sound Designer: Kenichi Mikoshiba
- Sound Programmer: Akihiro Minami
- Music Composer: Hiroki Kikuta
- Music Arrangement: Yuzo Koshiro (Ancient corp.)
- Music Arrangement: ARM (IOSYS)
- Music Arrangement: Kikuo
- Music Arrangement / Guitar: Noriyuki Kamikura
- Music Arrangement / Chorus: Haruka Shimotsuki
- Music Arrangement: Junichi Sato (fhána), sasakure.UK, PinocchioP , DÉ DÉ MOUSE, Tsuyoshi Sekito, Koji Yamaoka
- Music Arrangement / Mixing Engineer: Tsutomu Narita
- Recording & Mix: quad (THINK SYNC INTEGRAL)
- Drum & Percussion: Hitoshi Noguchi
- Percussion: Kenji Ise
- Bass: Toshiyuki Tanahashi
- Guitar: Daisuke Kunita
- Keyboard: Ayaki Saitou (as AYAKI)
- Violin & Viola: Asuka Kobayashi, Kazuha Takahashi
- Guitar: Zyukucho (COOL&CREATE)
- Fiddle: Kawasaki Haruna (RabbiTon Strings)
- Violin & Viola : Takayuki Oshikane
- Guitar & Bass: Tsutomu Narita
- Quena: Kei Sakamoto
- Score: Nijuhachi Haneda
- Lyrics: KOMSO (COOL&CREATE)
- Lyrics Translation: Charles Fletcher (Ottiki; Kusemono Records)
- Vocal: Haruka Shimotsuki
- Recording Engineer: Minoru Tanaka (Shangri-la.inc)
- Recording Coordinator: Tsutomu Satomi (Shangri-la.inc), Shin Tsuda (Shangri-la.inc)
- Recording Studio: Bunkamura Studio
- Music Arrangement: Sachiko Miyano (Shangri-la.inc)
- Conductor: Maiku Shibata
- Orchestra: Tokyo Symphony Orchestra
Programming
- Programmer (Q studios): Masanari Iwamura, Peerawit Canthasaksiri, Nachapol Patomnuphong, Andrei Martynov, Jiranut Kittipassorn, Wechayan Luangswasd, Charuwan Sariwongchan, Tanet Pornsirirat, Kittipon Taekasem, Sapon Jongaramrungrueang
- 3D Environment Artist: Saranat Tiemkeo, Danai Jaidu, Natthamon Sittiphon
- 3D Character Artist: Chainarong Watcharinkarn, Picha Sangveejit, Nattapong Punpeng
- 3D Animator: Bradley Wayne Lorimer
- UI Artist: Nicha Wanyart
- VFX Artist: Jirantanin Chonchana
Localization
- Lead Localization Project Manager: Claudio Calzolari
- Assistant Localization Project Manager: Saori Kawamoto, Ricardo Antonio Vilaró
- Localization Supervisor: Meg Hiraoka
- English Translator: Paula Kaye Gerhold
- English Editor: Tim Law
- French Translator: Eve Chauviré
- German Translators: Matthias Wissnet, Diana Kawamata
- Spanish Translators: Raúl María Arol Rosa, Silvia Ferrero
- Manager: Shingo Hosokawa
- General Manager: Kazuhisa Ichigaya
English voice cast
- Randi: Tom Bauer
- Primm: Lindsey Alena Green
- Popoi: Lizzie Freeman
- Gemma: Ghengis Studebaker
- Sage Luka: Brianna Knickerbocker
- Dyluck / Joch / Sylphid: Sean Chiplock
- Emperor Vandole / Karon: Chris Jai Cortland
- Thanatos: Jarred Kjack
- Sheex: Sal Ocon
- Geshtar: Darrel J. Delfin
- Fanha: Judy Lee
- Serin: Mat Lageman
- Mana Tree: Andi Gibson
- Elliott: Kiel Adams
- Mara: Sarah Agor
- Neko: Adam Burton
- Innkeeper: Joey Camen
- Truffle: Chris Cason
- Sergo: Brook Chalmers
- Watts: Corey Dean
- Elinee Leslie Emerson
- Dwarf Elder: John Francis
- Grandpa: Paul Gregory
- Elder: Gavin Hammon
- Krissie / Lumina: Erika Harlacher
- Pamaela / Moogle: Alexa Kahn
- Scorpion Boss: Elizabeth Maxwell
- Cannon Man: Bill Rogers
- Dryad: Emily Wahlund
- Gnome: Ryan Cooper
- Salamando: Charger Tomlee
- Shade: Kane Jungbluth-Murry
- Various: Brandy Kopp, Laila Berzins, Heather Halley, Courtney Lin Jones, Heather Costa, Landon McDonald, Martin Billany
Gallery
Randi
Primm
Popoi
Gemma
Luka
Dyluck
Flammie
Fanha
Sheex
Thanatos
Emperor Vandole
The ancient civilization that exploited Mana
The Mana Beast approaching the Mana Fortress
The destruction of the Mana Fortress
The sword of Mana among the ancient civilization's ruins...
...reclaimed by nature millennia later, near Potos village
Key illustration
The mushbooms raising Flammie
Soaring through the skies
Popoi and the mana spirits
Gemma, Luka, and Randi at the water palace
Promotional artwork
Dyluck being possessed
The game's cast of villains
The battle against the raging Mana Beast
Eternal links
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