From PSU: “A full-blooded remake of Seiken Densetsu 3, Trials of Mana is shaping up beautifully as it transplants the retro JRPG beats that made the original so popular into a fresh re-release on contemporary systems. Arguably the biggest element of transformation of Seiken Densetsu 3 into Trials of Mana however, is the shift from the previous top-down, two dimensional perspective to a full-fledged, three-dimensional adventure.”
Source: N4G PC Trials Of Mana Interview With Shinichi Tatsuke & Masaru Oyamada On The Leap From 2D To 3D