# Trials of Mana — RPG 3D Action

> 3D action RPG remake with character customization, dynamic combat, and multiple story paths. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trials-of-mana/id1552176109 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801)
- Category: Games, Action, Role Playing
- Price: $9.99 (on sale, was $19.99)
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 74 App Store ratings · 142 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 3.3 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2021-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trials-of-mana/id1552176109/reviews.md

## What is Trials of Mana?

“Trials of Mana,” the hit console game with over 1 million copies and downloads sold worldwide...is coming to a smartphone near you!

Fun for longtime fans of the Mana Series and new players alike!

◆Story
When the world was shrouded in darkness, the Goddess of Mana drew forth the Sword of Mana to smite the eight Benevodons, monsters of destruction. She sealed the horrors inside the eight Mana Stones, bringing the realm back from the brink.

Weak from rebuilding the world, the Goddess changed into a tree and fell fast asleep for years. However, the forces of evil sought to free the Benevodons to gain control of the world. They started a terrible war to further their plot and destabilize the kingdoms.
Peace was at an end.

Mana itself began to disappear from the world and the Mana Tree to wither...

◆Playable Characters
Players start their adventure by selecting three of the six main characters. The overlapping story of interwoven destinies changes depending on who you choose as your main character and companions!

◆Graphics
See the spectacular world of Mana in full 3D render! Scenes and characters from the original game now in beautifully detailed graphics.

◆Battle System
Use the dynamic fighting system to evade enemies and fight back with aerial and combo attacks. Utilize the signature ring menus of the Mana Series and new shortcut commands.

◆Powering Up Characters
Switch to light or dark classes to strengthen your characters and change their look. In this remake, there’s also a newly added Class 4. With over 300 different kinds of abilities available, there are many different ways to train and power up your characters.

◆Difficulty
You have the option of four difficulty settings: Beginner, Easy, Normal, and Hard. The Beginner setting allows players to resume in the same spot no matter how many times they get a game over. If you find action games hard or want to focus on the story, select this difficulty.

◆Soundtrack
The 60-song soundtrack features arrangements overseen by the original composer, Hiroki Kikuta. Players can switch the BGM to the new version or the SNES version.

◆Voiceover
Full voiceover in English and Japanese! The characters in your party determine which extra conversations happen during your journey.

◆New Game Plus
After you beat the game once, you will unlock new storylines for your party members. You can unlock harder difficulties like Expert and the No Future after playing through the new storylines.

◆New Features
Included in the game is the option to play through flashbacks for each character in your party. You’ll also see a familiar Mana Series face when searching for Li’l Cactus during your adventures. Plus, there are additions like a new type of item seed and the autosave feature.

◆Smartphone-Specific
・Menus are touch-operated. Control characters with the directional pad overlay display.
・Newly added features like auto-target, auto-camera, and auto-battle.
・Graphic quality options available.
・Cloud save compatible.
・Can obtain the starting gear “Rabite Adornment,“ which increases the EXP gained in battle up to level 17 and “Silktail Adornment,” which increases the amount of lucre gained in battle up to level 17.

【App Download】
・This application is approximately 6.7GB in total. Please ensure you have the necessary storage space available on your device before purchasing.
・After starting the game, a large portion of data must be downloaded after defeating the first boss. You can also select “Download” on the title screen to download the entire app at once.
・A Wi-Fi connection is highly recommended when downloading the app. 

【Players】
1

【Recommended Devices】
iPhone 7 and above

## Key features

- Select 3 playable characters from 6 options
- Dynamic 3D action combat system
- Light and dark class switching for character power-ups
- Over 300 abilities and Class 4 upgrades
- Four difficulty settings, including Beginner mode
- Switchable soundtrack (new and SNES versions)
- Full English and Japanese voiceover

## Chart rankings

- #182 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Trials of Mana?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Excellent game quality and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- 🔊 Great music and sound design
- 🎯 Smooth performance and stable gameplay
- 🔄 New Game+ mode with replay value
- 💰 No microtransactions
- 🎙️ Voice acting and story quality
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
- ⚙️ Responsive touch controls
- 🎮 Controller support now available (recent update)

**Cons**

- 🎮 Lack of controller support (historically major issue)
- 📱 Touch controls difficult for precision gameplay
- 🐛 Camera bugs and shaking issues
- ⏱️ Long load times
- 🎙️ Voice acting quality inconsistent
- 💾 Save file loss issues
- 🔧 No updates for extended periods
- 📺 Screen cutoff during cutscenes
- ⚡ Low frame rates on some devices
- 🎮 Inconsistent controller support across versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera shaking and jittering on Beuca Island
- Save slot progress loss
- Sound not working on some iPhone models
- Hand placement interference with touch inputs
- Slow and buggy auto-camera
- Frame rate drops below 30fps
- Overheating issues during extended play

**Most requested features**

- Controller/gamepad support (MFI, Backbone One, Xbox controllers)
- 60fps framerate unlock option
- Customizable button mapping and control settings
- iCloud sync for cross-device play
- Text-only dialogue option (skip voice acting)
- Multiplayer mode
- New characters and spells
- Hint display toggle
- Time of day display settings
- Moveable control ring positioning
- Higher resolution support for M1 iPads
- Accelerate and Impediment spell mechanics restoration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 142)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trials-of-mana/id1552176109/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Its a beutyfull game

*2026-05-18*

Need badly the 60fps

### 4/5 — コントローラー

*2026-02-24*

原作の大ファンです！　グラ最高！　フルボイス最高！　SFC版の世界を立体で遊べて、開発陣の熱量を感じました。本当に感謝です！ちなみにバグ等もありませんでした。

ただ、コントローラーのボタン配置が逆。正確に言うと、AボタンとBボタンが逆表示。YボタンとXボタンが逆表示。これにより、ショートカット操作がベリーハードモード。通常戦闘は問題ないのですが、ボス戦のアイテム操作は絶望的です。コントローラーで遊ばれる方はシャルロット必須です。理由はアイテム使用せず自動で回復してくれるからです。
コントローラーの表示を無くすか(視覚で迷うため)、ボタン配置をカスタムできるように設定してもらえたら文句無しの星5です。

### 5/5 — Great game, give it a chance!

*2025-07-28*

I bought this game a couple years ago just to have an action JRPG to play on the go. I’ve been a fan of the Mana series since I was a teenager. Enjoyed it on my first play through with touch controls and thought it was OK. Playing it again using a game pad (Backbone  One), and loving it. SE adding controller support made this even better.

### 5/5 — スマホコントローラーに対応した

*2025-06-29*

2年ほど前にダウンロードして操作性が悪かったので放置してました。やっとコントローラーに対応したのでやり始めました。

### 3/5 — スマホコントローラー対応にしてください

*2025-06-20*

スマホコントローラーでプレイしたいゲーム

### 5/5 — Underrated game

*2025-04-26, version 1.0.4*

I love this game

### 5/5 — Merci square enix

*2025-04-20*

La meilleure adaptation d’un jeu sur mobile, l’optimisation est parfaite sur mobile, je découvre le jeu à travers ce remake et je l’ai adoré, j’espère avoir la chance de découvrir d’autres adaptations de vos jeux sur mobile.
Je vous remercie infiniment de votre travail et de pouvoir permettre au gens qui n’ont pas de consoles de découvrir vos jeux.

### 3/5 — No controller support

*2025-04-07, version 1.0.4*

Add controller support. Unacceptable for a paid app.

### 5/5 — Controller support! 😃

*2025-04-06, version 1.0.4*

Finally! The touch screen controls were good, very responsive and, to be honest, i was 99% complete when this update came out and now…. It’s just a totally different game. Precision jumps, accurate combos, easy evasion. You just can’t beat a physical controller. If you haven’t downloaded this already, now is the time. I only wish this update had come earlier 😎

### 5/5 — Piece of art on a mobile phone

*2025-03-06*

Enjoyable from beginning to the end. The remade music, the graphics and the gameplay. Worth every cent.

I wished you would consider to do a similar remake with Illusion of Gaia for desktop and mobile. It would be mind blowing amazing. Maybe with some little tuning to make it less linear.

## Frequently asked questions about Trials of Mana

### What kind of game is Trials of Mana?

Trials of Mana is a 3D action RPG that allows players to experience a rich story with interwoven destinies. You can select three out of six main characters to form your party, each with unique storylines that change based on your choices. The game features dynamic combat, extensive character customization, and a beautifully rendered 3D world.

### How does character progression work in Trials of Mana?

Characters can be powered up by switching between light and dark classes, which also changes their appearance. There are over 300 different abilities available, and a newly added Class 4 offers further advanced training. This allows for diverse character builds and strategic gameplay.

### What are the available difficulty settings?

The game offers four difficulty settings: Beginner, Easy, Normal, and Hard. The Beginner setting is designed for players who find action games challenging or wish to focus on the story, allowing them to resume gameplay at the same spot after a game over. Higher difficulties like Expert and No Future can be unlocked after completing the game.

### Is Trials of Mana available on other platforms?

Trials of Mana is a remake of a hit console game that has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. While this version is specifically for smartphones, the original game and its remakes are available on various gaming consoles and PC.

### What are the smartphone-specific features?

For smartphones, the game features touch-operated menus and a directional pad overlay for character control. It also includes newly added features like auto-target, auto-camera, and auto-battle for a more streamlined experience. Graphic quality options and cloud save compatibility are also available.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2025-03-05

Support for game pads. 
Now supports achievements.

### 1.0.3 — 2021-10-12

Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2021-06-30

Bug fixes

### 1.0.0 — 2021-06-27

No release notes.

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