Secret Of Mana

» System: PS4 (tested) PS Vita, PC » Buy it from: Retail, online » Buy it for: £32.99

It was never going to live up to the majesty of the original SNES game, but this budget remake is not nearly as bad as you may have heard. Yes, the new polygonal graphics are nowhere near as nice as the original 2D sprites, and yes the new music isn’t as lovely to listen to (thankfully the original score is also included) but there’s still plenty to enjoy. The gameplay is as solid as before, with a decent inventory system, solid combat and challenging bosses. It’s a little more difficult than we remember and we could do without the new cutscenes, but Mana’s 25-year-old mechanics shine through. It pales in comparison to Shadow Of The Colossus’ magnificent update, but this HD update is still worthy of your precious time. Score 71%