Infinite Mana

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Infinite Mana is a single player open world role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Hydlide and was released on May 28, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Infinite Mana is a RPG about exploration, a light sandbox, and glitch mechanics set in the magickal world of Arukea. You are the Wanderer: branded and without memory. Make friends and discover who you are, unlock unique Guises (classes), seek Relics, talk to animals, collect items, fish, and more!

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story6 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game is a love letter to classic JRPGs, capturing the essence of what made them great while incorporating modern features.
The exploration is rewarding, with a variety of side quests and secrets to discover, and the job system offers a lot of class options.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on improving the game, showing dedication to its growth.

The game suffers from performance issues, including frame drops and crashes, which can make it frustrating to play.
The menu navigation is clunky and slow, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
Many skills and attack formulas feel underwhelming or unbalanced, leading to tedious combat encounters.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, showcasing solid mechanics reminiscent of classic turn-based JRPGs, but marred by slow and clunky menus, as well as an overwhelming number of mechanics that lack depth. While some features, like character proficiencies and in-battle QTEs, add variety, the game suffers from an "everything and the kitchen sink" approach, suggesting a need for refinement and focus. Overall, there is potential for improvement, especially if the developers streamline gameplay elements to enhance player experience.
- “There's a bunch of additional mechanics (like characters having proficiencies, jobs having unique field skills), an in-battle QTE mechanic (which in turn makes basic skills stronger than skills that spend resources) and more.”
- “The gameplay is solid, the puzzles are the right amount of frustrating, the game is respectful of the player's time, and the dev is attentive and inspired.”
- “+ solid gameplay in the vein of class turn-based JRPGs.”
- “However, the gameplay suffers quite a bit from two major issues: the menus are generally very slow and clunky to navigate, and it has a lot of complication but without much depth.”
- “In a sense, it suffers from an 'everything and the kitchen sink' problem where rather than focusing on a few mechanics and really refining them, there's a bunch of different mechanics in varying degrees of usefulness or interest.”
- “I'm hoping that as the game evolves over time it doesn't keep piling on mechanics; as it stands, I feel like it could do with trimming down bits of the gameplay it already has in favor of ensuring the gameplay is snappy.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is highly praised for its engaging and well-developed narrative, showcasing a deep appreciation for the JRPG genre. Players find the writing solid and the plot intriguing, with a strong progression noted in chapter 3, alongside a wealth of interesting sidequests that enhance the overall experience. The exploration aspect adds to the excitement, making the story feel refreshing and unique.
- “The story clearly shows a lot of love for the JRPG genre and is not afraid to show it.”
- “The story has me hooked and I love the exploration this game has had so far.”
- “I think the game has some really solid writing and plot development.”
- “If I had to break it down by story, gameplay, character cast, theme, and design, I would say the story is lacking depth and engagement.”
- “While I haven't yet fully explored all the sidequests, the world and story feel disjointed and fail to create a compelling narrative.”
- “The story seems to rely heavily on clichés and fails to innovate, making it feel predictable and uninspired.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game showcase a thoughtful design that effectively utilizes system capabilities, with environments that are logically laid out and evoke a nostalgic old-school RPG aesthetic. However, there are notable graphical issues that need addressing, and while the overall visual presentation has potential, it currently lacks polish and refinement.
- “I am impressed with how the graphics take advantage of the system's switching.”
- “The environments are laid out nicely and while nothing too amazing graphically, they make sense logically and clearly have thought put into them.”
- “Now it is true that there are some graphical issues at the time of this writing that still need some working out.”
- “The game has potential but as it stands the graphics, gameplay, mechanics, and overall polish are rough.”
- “The art style gives me old school RPG vibes.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some players report smooth performance on their PCs, others experience noticeable slowdowns during transitions and when certain visual effects are active. Comparisons to other 2.5D titles suggest that there is room for improvement in performance, particularly in addressing these transitional lag issues.
- “I also want to note that I have no performance issues on my PC and the game runs perfectly.”
- “Performance / UI: 9/10 (previously 8/10)”
- “Comparing it to other 2.5D games out there like Octopath Traveler 2 or the recent Star Ocean 2 remake, there's some work that needs to be done here on the game's performance.”
- “The performance can be grating at times; something about the engine used for this game causes slowdowns during transitions and depending on what effects are currently on the screen (like snowfall).”
- “The performance issues usually show themselves in the form of transitional slowdowns, which after a few seconds fix themselves, but they can be annoying.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's original soundtrack is well-received, with players praising its quality and composition. However, a common complaint is the absence of the soundtrack on Spotify, limiting accessibility for fans.
- “The music is good, right out of the box.”
- “My only complaint is that this game’s OST isn’t on Spotify.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has received significant criticism for its stability, with many users reporting that it is plagued by bugs and instability, rendering it unplayable at times.
- “The game is great, but it is so bug-ridden and unstable that it is unplayable at times.”