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PlayStation · RPG / Action
Legend of Mana
Certified classic Co-op
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | RPG, Action |
| Developer | Squaresoft |
| Publisher | Squaresoft |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Mana |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Legend of Mana is a role-playing game developed by Squaresoft. It blends RPG and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 131 PS1 RPGs in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mana series. The series also appears on other systems with Secret of Mana (SNES) and Trials of Mana (SNES). Squaresoft also made Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy IX for the PS1.
Legend of Mana supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Legend of Mana is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Legend of Mana walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Legend of Mana.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Legend of Mana FAQ
When did Legend of Mana come out on the PS1?
Legend of Mana was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Legend of Mana?
It was developed by Squaresoft.
Is Legend of Mana multiplayer?
Yes. Legend of Mana supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Legend of Mana take to play?
As a role-playing game, Legend of Mana typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Legend 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.