Secret of Mana Classic Co-op
Super Nintendo · RPG
Trials of Mana
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Players | 1–3 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Mana |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Developed by Square Enix, Trials of Mana arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 100 SNES RPGs in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mana series; on the SNES you can also try Secret of Mana. The series also appears on other systems with Legend of Mana (PS1) and Children of Mana (DS). Square Enix also made Super Mario RPG, Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and Live A Live for the SNES.
Trials of Mana supports up to 3 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 SNES'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 Trials 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.
Trials of Mana walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Trials of Mana.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Trials of Mana FAQ
When did Trials of Mana come out on the SNES?
Trials of Mana was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Trials of Mana?
It was developed by Square Enix.
Is Trials of Mana multiplayer?
Yes. Trials of Mana supports up to 3 players, including co-op play.
How long does Trials of Mana take to play?
As a role-playing game, Trials 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 Trials 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.