Children of Mana Classic
Nintendo DS · Strategy / RPG
Heroes of Mana
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | Strategy, RPG |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Mana |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Heroes of Mana is a strategy game released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Square Enix. It blends strategy and RPG elements.
It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 50 DS strategy games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mana series; on the DS you can also try Children of Mana. The series also appears on other systems with Secret of Mana (SNES) and Legend of Mana (PS1). Square Enix also made The World Ends with You, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates and Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift for the DS.
Heroes of Mana supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Heroes of Mana is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Heroes of Mana cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Unlimited Resources | 021A9E70
09C3E70F |
|---|---|
| Main Character Max HP | 121AB98C
000003E7 |
| Low Total Play Time | 021B1EA0
00000000 |
| Infinite Gaia Stones and Berries | 021A9E70
00F9C3E7 |
| Low Clear Time | 021AB924
00000000 |
| Max Stones and Berries Gathered | 021AB92C
00F9C3E7 |
Heroes of Mana walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Heroes of Mana FAQ
When did Heroes of Mana come out on the DS?
Heroes of Mana was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.
Who made Heroes of Mana?
It was developed by Square Enix.
Is Heroes of Mana multiplayer?
Yes. Heroes of Mana supports up to 2 players.
How long does Heroes of Mana take to play?
As a strategy game, Heroes of Mana typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Heroes of Mana on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.