After 16 years, Visions of Mana brings back back original creator Koichi Ishii for a return to its action RPG roots

Dec. 8, 2023



Three veteran composers are also returning

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The recently revealedVisions of Manais bringing back series creator Koichi Ishii as well as veteran composers Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshi Sekito, and Ryo Yamazaki.

Ishii’s last Mana game was the 2007 RTS Heroes of Mana, and although it’s unclear exactly what role he’s taking for Visions of Mana, producer Masaru Oyamada revealed in tweet that he’s “worked closely with us to reimagine the familiar monsters, including the iconic rabites, for this latest installment.”

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