Visions of Mana gameplay made a shock look at right now’s Xbox Developer Direct to point out 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 collection will discover acquainted enemies amongst these seen in right now’s new gameplay. These embody the Rabite, Mushboom, Goblin, and Chobin Hoodlum. Nonetheless, all of them include new components 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 ingredient the crew 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 gadgets that produce totally different results whereas in battle and will help 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 of use these as transport to rapidly 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 rework seamlessly from map exploration to battles and supply a much more dynamic expertise.
The primary new sport within the Mana collection 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 technique to Xbox consoles.