Did "Secret of Mana" Secretly Mana(ge) to Win Me Over? | Gaming Through the Years (Patreon)

Does the SNES' seminal action-RPG hold up through a modern lens?Time codes:0:00 - Introduction1:27 - Staff2:38 - Gameplay Basics5:20 - U.I. and Controls7:53 - Pacing8:50 - Why the Battles Didn't Click With Me11:40 - Difficulty Balance & Bosses16:12 - Development Issues17:58 - Localization Troubles18:44 - Graphics & Music20:42 - Tone & AestheticEndcard Artwork by OcaRockaRina (Twitter)"Final Fantasy Adventure" "Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest" "Secret of Mana" © 1991, 1992, 1993 Square"The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" © 1991 NintendoFeaturing music by Hiroki KikutaThis video exists for the sake of analysis and review and is thus protected under Fair Use.