Review: Trials of Mana is a very simple JRPG remake of a classic game

Trials of Mana is the remade version of Seiken Densetsu 3, which originally only released in Japan back in 1995. It's a little simple, but still a fun adventure.

Right now, I'm looking for just about any way to distract myself from the craziness of the real-world. So, when I heard that a colorful remake of a JRPG classic from 1995 was coming to PC in the form of Trials of Mana, I jumped at the chance to review it. The original game initially only released in Japan on the Famicom under the name Seiken Densetsu 3. Since gaming has come a long way in the past 25 years, I was curious to see how a 90s game would fair with updated mechanics.

In some ways, it definitely feels like this game is a relic from the 90s based on the character personalities and storylines. While it is a lighthearted distraction, that feels an awful lot like a toned-down version of Dragon Quest XI, I will say that this game is too simplistic for people who prefer more complex JRPGs. But if you're simply looking f...