LEGEND OF MANA
Official Title  Legend of Mana
Common Title  Legend of Mana
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-01013
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  Action RPG 

Developer  Squaresoft.
Publisher  Squaresoft.
Date Released  13 June 2000
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLUS-01013
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-01013
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
646 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc 562 MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
326 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Legend of Mana is the fourth game in the Seiken Densetsu series. In the U.S., it is the successor to the highly acclaimed Secret of Mana. In the beginning, the player is offered a choice between two different characters, a male and female sprite. The two characters each have a separate quest to complete. In addition, a decision has to be made on the player's primary weapon.

The selection ranges from melee weapons such as battle-axes and swords to bows and spears. Choose wisely -- the statistics of your character will be shaped by the primary weapon. By choosing a warrior's weapon, such as a sword, your level of strength will increase throughout the game. If you pick a staff, the character will become a more powerful magic user. Also, each weapon possesses a special, extra-powerful attack. By holding down the attack button, the special attack can be charged.

The magic system of the game is unique. In Legend of Mana, the traditional idea of Magic Points does not exist. Instead, the spells are cast through the use of musical instruments. Each character will be able to choose from a number of different instruments. The magic is also influenced by the presence of the eight elements. The elements, such as Wind or Fire, will designate the type of spell to be cast.

The gameplay is a throwback to the old mechanics of the series. Basically, you set out on a quest to save the world. Along the way, you will run into a number of evil characters. By choosing from a number of weapons and spells, you can wipe out the evil that has plagued the land. Unlike a traditional RPG, Legend of Mana takes place in real-time. In other words, you do not simply choose an attack and wait for the game to deliver the blow. Instead, you'll have to guide the battles on your own.

One addition to the series is the land creation system. In the beginning, the world of the Legend of Mana has yet to be shaped. Through the quest of the character, you will find a number of sacred artifacts. In essence, you use the items to create the surrounding world. By combining the artifacts with the eight elements, you can actually shape the landscape of the game. As the story progresses, the world will continue to be guided by your actions in a non-linear fashion.

Like its predecessor, Legend of Mana is a multi-player game; two people can combine their efforts to save the world. The player can also choose from a number of pets to assist in the fighting and meet over ten different characters. The game also supports both the Dual Shock Analog Controller and the memory card.

  Manufacturer's description:

Create Your World

In ancient times, the world was saved from destruction by sealing locations and events within magical artifacts.

Now, you have the chance to recreate this world as you desire by discovering artifacts, placing them, and exploring the mysteries inside.

* Construct a unique world map and story by carefully placing artifacts
* Explore areas in any order, encountering nearly 70 different gameplay scenarios
* Battle enemies in real-time with special attacks and customizable controls
* Control every aspect of your new world: raise faithful pet monsters, create powerful golems, forge mighty weapons, and refine magical instruments
* Adventure with a friend by having them import their Legend of Mana character from a MEMORY CARD, or take control of an NPC

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 2D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Medieval Fantasy theme.
Number Of Players  1-2 Players
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  2 Blocks
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )
 None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )
 None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )
 None
Vibration Function Compatible  Yes
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.2.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL2 GPU Core 2.0.0 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 5 (GLSlang Files (gpuPeteOGL2-slv/slf))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.2.0.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe CDRom Plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  Yes.
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 FIELD SCREEN / TOWN MAP SCREEN CONTROLS:
  Move character:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Talk, inspect:  X Button
  Enables character to run when pressed at the same time as the directional button or left stick:  Circle Button
  Display menu screen:  Square Button
  Display menu screen:  Start Button

 RING COMMAND SCREEN CONTROLS:
  Switch ring commands:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Execute:  X Button
  Cancel:  Circle Button
  Switch ring commands:  R1/L1 Button

 MENU SCREEN CONTROLS:
  Cursor movement:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Execute:  X Button
  Cancel:  Circle Button
  Skip to the next screen:  R1 Button
  Previous to the next screen:  L1 Button
  Return to field screen:  Start Button

 WORLD MAP SCREEN CONTROLS:
  Cursor movement:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Execute:  X Button
  Cancel:  Circle Button
  Artifact selection:  Square Button
  Display mana level:  Triangle Button
  Display help screen:  Select Button

 BATTLE SCREEN CONTROLS:
  Move character:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Quick attack:  X Button
  Ability:  Circle Button
  Power attack:  Square Button
  Ability:  Triangle Button
  Special technique or magic:  R1/R2/L1/L2 Button
  Pause game:  Start Button

 

MISC CODES:
  Unlock Nightmare Mode -   Answer No to the first question, Yes to the second question 
  Unlock No Future Mode -   Answer No to all three questions 
  Unlock Normal Mode -   Answer Yes to the first question 
  Unlock Land Bopper Mini Game -   Arrange the world map so that nine lands are in full view. Hold L1 and wait for the game to start 
  Unlock Shadow Zero mini game -   On salamander day go into the bar in Domina any time after you have beaten the Jewel Harbor quests. Talk to Shadow Zero near the counter. 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  Joker Command -  
D01227BC 0000
 
  Unlock Items, Equipment & World History Encyclopedias -  
30043145 0007
 
  All Characters In Encyclopedia -  
50000702 0000
800460B8 FFFF
 
  All Lands In Encyclopedia -  
50000302 0000
800460EC FFFF
 
  All Artifacts In Encyclopedia -  
50000302 0000
800460F4 FFFF
 
  All Techniques In Encyclopedia -  
50001802 0000
80046100 FFFF
 
  Main Character Always At 100% In Battle (Hp) -  
80105AE4 004D
 
  Main Character Infinite Special Meter In Battle (St) -  
80105B28 00FF
 
  Second Character Always At 100% In Battle (Hp) -  
80105D20 004D
 
  Second Character Infinite Special Meter In Battle (St) -  
80105D64 00FF
 

 - Jewel Case Covers
FRONT BACK INSIDE
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File Size - 1'62 MB
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 - Disc Cover
DISC
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 NTSC-J:
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  • Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana [Square Millennium Collection] [SLPS-02771]   
     
  • Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana [PSOne Books] [SLPS-91456]   
     
  • Seiken Densetsu: Legend of Mana [Ultimate Hits] [SLPM-87394]   
     

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