Visions of Mana gameplay made a shock look at as we speak’s Xbox Developer Direct to indicate 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 referred to 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 as we speak’s new gameplay. These embody the Rabite, Mushboom, Goblin, and Chobin Hoodlum. Nevertheless, all of them include new parts 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 aspect the workforce 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 can be returning. These are specialised objects that produce completely different results whereas in battle and can assist additional customise play types.
A brand new companion was launched, a black spiky-haired creature that may be a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier, a pangolin, and Anubis from Egyptian mythology. Referred to as a Pikul, gamers will be capable to use these as transport to shortly get across the map.
Lastly, the developer additionally introduced the sport’s soundtrack, which options 100 songs from creators who’ve labored on earlier video games throughout the franchise, resembling Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshi Sekito, and Ryo Yamazaki. The adaptive music system will see the background music remodel seamlessly from map exploration to battles and supply a much more dynamic expertise.
The primary new sport 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 sport to make its solution to Xbox consoles.