The Mana series has been in a rough spot lately, at least in the US. It hasn’t gotten a notable new entry since 2007, and last year’s Secret of Mana remake is generally regarded as a disappointment.
If you’re worried about the upcoming remake of its sequel, Trials of Mana, theres some good news for you: Trials looks a lot better. It seems less tethered to the source material, freeing it up to be its own thing — which could be exactly what it needs.
Source: N4G PC Trials of Mana Could Be Just What This Series Needs