A Mana game that you might want to try before buying.

User Rating: 7.7 | Seiken Densetsu DS: Children of Mana DS
Well...I don't want to bash on this installment of the Mana series, but I think I will have to. A big disappointment, especially when you play the other Mana games.

Gameplay: Since a lot of the gameplay comes from button mashing, and the occasional spell casting (although you don't really use your spells), the random dungeons become a chore to get through, especially when you have to clear 20 zones. Gem system is cool, but not too deep in terms of cool stones, quests for the stones etc. However, the Dudbears are always a kick when it comes to requesting jobs :D

Graphics: Good use of the graphics although there's nothing out of this world about them. Not much to say, except that it's not an eyesore to look at (nice attention to detail).

Sound: The music is very catchy, although if you are in the 19th zone of a continent and you just want it to end it can get a little annoying. Still, good music!

Value: Since there are multiple characters you can choose from, although they all follow the same story line more or less, not much is different with each play through. Multiplayer is not as fun as it would seem.

Reviewer's Tilt: I might go back and play the game if I feel like I need to refresh my mind about the game/storyline but other than that, I don't play it a lot because of the monotony of the zones.

Overall not a *bad* game, but it could have been a lot better, I am sorry to say not a very good game by Mana series standards.