Do you remember the excitement of that time? ”Legend of Mana,” released on PlayStation in 1999. More than 20 years have passed since then, and it has finally returned to us in the new form of an HD Remaster. Whether you are playing for the first time or have traveled this world many times, the gentle, picture-book-like graphics and the somewhat poignant, nostalgic music will surely reawaken the ”dream story” remaining deep in your heart.

The greatest charm of ”Legend of Mana” lies in the ”Land Make” system, where players create the world and assemble the story themselves. By placing mysterious artifacts called Artifacts on the map, towns, forests, and locations that serve as the stages for adventure appear one after another. With just a single placement, the characters you meet and the events that occur change, allowing you to experience the ”joy of touching the world” that cannot be found in other RPGs. The feeling that your choices determine the shape of the story is fresh no matter how many times you play.

With the HD Remaster, those soft, watercolor-like visuals from back then have been revived more vividly and beautifully. In particular, the redrawn backgrounds and refined UI have been finished to look comfortable to modern players without destroying the old atmosphere. As for the music, along with some newly arranged BGM, it is also possible to switch to the original version. Whichever you choose, you can more deeply savor the fantastical world of ”Fa'Diel.”

Now that times have advanced, ease of gameplay is very important. In this Remastered version, you can avoid battles with enemies and explore maps thoroughly by using the encounter OFF function, and thanks to auto-save and the ability to save anywhere, it's nice to be able to play casually in between busy daily life. Furthermore, the mini-game ”Ring Ring Land,” which was sold as a separate disc for the original version, is also included, serving as a bonus element that helps with item collection.

Another point that cannot be missed is that it is equipped with a ”Gallery Mode” and ”Music Mode” where you can enjoy the illustrations and BGM from that time whenever you want. By touching the artwork and music while soaking in the afterglow of the story, you can go on a deep ”journey of memories” that cannot be experienced just by clearing the game. This design, which stays close to each individual player, makes one feel that it was realized precisely because it is a ”beloved game.”