Trials of Mana adds in controller support and achievements in surprise new update
A long time coming
- Trials of Mana has received a suite of new additions with controller support and achievements
- You'll be able to use your gamepad of choice with the Apple Arcade and iOS versions
- No word on Android yet, but could be incoming soon
While Square Enix may be making new strides on mobile, especially with the hugely popular Final Fantasy 7 spin-offs, it's had a presence for a while. Case in point with Trials of Mana, their 3D action RPG that's now finally received a long-awaited update adding controller support and achievements to both the regular and Apple Arcade versions of this release.
It's a rather fitting time for this update considering that Visions of Mana released just last year (and is also collaborating with Last Cloudia) but I think the effusive reaction we've seen from fans also points to one major issue. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that the 3D controls for most mobile releases can be a bit finicky, at best, and for many, it seems to have put them off playing.
This is a genuine shame considering that Square Enix's Mana series has been the discerning choice for JRPG fans who've made their way through Final Fantasy one too many times and want something different. And although the touchpad controls are more than sufficient for most people, it's still too big of a hurdle for some fans.
Still, if this new update is what is needed to get some people to give Trials of Mana a chance then that's a good thing. Trials of Mana is still available in both its mainline and plus form, although unfortunately, it doesn't look as if Android has had the same update. But with its lush visuals and familiar gameplay style I'm sure those of you who've been putting off playing Trials of Mana can now jump in and enjoy it with this latest update!
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