Visions of Mana gameplay made a shock look at right this moment’s Xbox Developer Direct to point out off the brand new aerial fight for the upcoming PS5 and PS4 title. There was additionally a glimpse of the Elementals and a model new companion known as a Pikul, in addition to an introduction to the sport’s soundtrack.
Visions of Mana has new and acquainted enemies
Those that have performed earlier video games within the Mana sequence will discover acquainted enemies amongst these seen in right this moment’s new gameplay. These embrace the Rabite, Mushboom, Goblin, and Chobin Hoodlum. Nonetheless, all of them include new components that they’ll use in fight, and gamers are inspired to be aware of their facial expressions as they battle.
Aerial fight is a brand new component the group has added whereas in battle so gamers can now allow bodily assaults with weapons and use magic assaults whereas in mid-air. Sq. Enix additionally confirmed the Elementals could be returning. These are specialised objects that produce completely different results whereas in battle and may help additional customise play types.
A brand new companion was launched, a black spiky-haired creature that could be a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier, a pangolin, and Anubis from Egyptian mythology. Known as a Pikul, gamers will have the ability to use these as transport to rapidly get across the map.
Lastly, the developer additionally offered the sport’s soundtrack, which options 100 songs from creators who’ve labored on earlier video games inside the franchise, corresponding to Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshi Sekito, and Ryo Yamazaki. The adaptive music system will see the background music remodel seamlessly from map exploration to battles and provide a much more dynamic expertise.
The primary new recreation within the Mana sequence for 15 years, Visions of Mana will launch on PS5, PS4, and PC this summer season. It’s additionally the primary Mana recreation to make its method to Xbox consoles.
