Visions of Mana was recently released for many platforms and brings the latest entry in the franchise back for a new adventure.
In this game, players will have to go on a quest to travel to the Mana Tree which is an everlasting symbol of hope in the series. Visions of Mana is the franchise's newest console entry in the last few decades.
This means that player expectation for the game is significantly set high and fortunately, the game delivers. There are still some things that players, particularly newcomers to the series, should know before getting started.
This beginner's tips and tricks guide helps you get the best out of Visions of Mana. These recommendations give you a starting point before you dive into the deepest parts of the game.
Keep an Eye Out for Items
In any RPG, there are various treasures that players can find scattered throughout their worlds.
Visions of Mana is no different and it makes it much easier for players to know where these items are. The game shows them as blue circles on the map that you can travel to, according to TheGamer.
Whenever you get to a new area, you should always check your map to see where these various items are. You should be getting them as much as you can to collect various treasures.
Another thing that blue circles on the map reference are fast travel points that players have not yet interacted with. They could also mean that there are elemental vessels that you can interact with.
Regularly Check the Bestiary and Encyclopedia
Visions of Mana has several manuals that will fill up as you go on your adventure toward the Mana Tree. These include the Bestiaru and Encyclopedia which are useful for a variety of reasons.
The Bestiary collects various information about monsters that you have previously faced. These include elemental strengths and weaknesses. This will be useful for future encounters to make fights easier.
On the other hand, the Encyclopedia has information about characters, locations, and concepts within the game. This sometimes includes contextual information that will deepen your understanding of the game's lore.
You Don't Need To Finish Side Quests
Side quests in Visions of Mana are completely optional and are not in any way game-changing. The entire optional content of the game can add up to 20 hours of game time to players' adventures, said Kotaku.
The game features a lot of large side quest chains that involve several prior missions and take longer to complete. You can choose which ones to take by checking the rewards that they give out.
This can be done in the Side Quests tab of your main menu. The recommendation is to prioritize the ones that give out ability seeds or equipment.
Visit Towns Before Exploring
Players should travel to towns first before they go out into the world and explore its various areas. This gives you a safe area to prepare before actually facing off against dangerous threats in the overworld.
Many towns also offer various services that can help you out on your adventure. These include selling healing items and equipment. The latter is particularly important if you need to upgrade a particular piece of gear, according to Game8.
