Infinite Mana

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"Infinite Mana" is a 2.5D RPG set in the magical world of Arukea, featuring classic design elements from 8/16-bit era games with modern gameplay. The game offers over 20 different Guises with unique abilities, and encourages exploration and discovery with glitch mechanics. Embrace the unexpected and enjoy a sense of wonder as you collect, learn, and interact with the world around you. The demo walkthrough can be found here. Glitches are a normal part of the experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story6 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features witty dialogue and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic JRPGs, with a unique story and engaging exploration mechanics.
The developer is responsive to community feedback, actively working on updates and improvements to the game.

The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frame drops, infinite loading screens, and crashes.
The user interface and menu navigation are clunky and slow, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
Many gameplay mechanics feel underdeveloped or unbalanced, leading to frustration during combat and exploration.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The story is praised for its unique and innovative presentation, showcasing a deep love for the JRPG genre. Players appreciate the well-written characters and the intriguing overarching plot, which unfolds through both main quests and side content, revealing deeper layers through gameplay mechanics like "glitch techs." Overall, the narrative is engaging and continues to develop strongly, with many players excited about the exploration and plot progression.
- “The story clearly shows a lot of love for the JRPG genre and is not afraid to show it.”
- “It has a very unique story, and an intriguing way of presenting it, so that alone might be enough for some of you to consider this one.”
- “The story has me hooked and I love the exploration this game has had so far.”
- “The story follows the protagonist, who you name; he or she is called a 'wanderer,' and you get these really interesting mechanics called glitch techs.”
- “As you do, there are these glitches in the world that open up a deeper story.”
- “While I haven't yet fully explored all the sidequests, the world and story continue to be refreshing and well put together.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The gameplay of this indie JRPG combines classic 16-bit inspirations with unique mechanics like glitch techs and a timing-based combat system, offering a compelling experience despite some rough edges. However, it suffers from slow menu navigation and an overwhelming number of mechanics that lack depth, leading to a cluttered gameplay experience. While the core mechanics are solid and engaging, there is a call for refinement and focus to enhance overall gameplay fluidity.
- “This JRPG clearly takes inspiration from some of the classic juggernauts of the 16-bit era while throwing in its own blend of quirky mechanics and meta-narrative to make a pretty compelling little open-world indie JRPG.”
- “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 developer is attentive and inspired.”
- “The game has potential, but as it stands, the graphics, gameplay, mechanics, and overall polish are rough.”
- “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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics are noted for their unique and interesting visuals, with a nostalgic old-school RPG art style that enhances the game's aesthetic appeal. However, there are some graphical issues that need addressing, and while the environments are thoughtfully designed, they may not be visually stunning. Overall, the game shows potential but currently lacks polish in its graphical execution.
- “I am impressed with how the graphics take advantage of the system's switching.”
- “Music is top notch, visuals are pretty unique and interesting.”
- “The art style gives me old school RPG vibes.”
- “Now it is true that there are some graphical issues at the time of this writing that still need some working out.”
- “I don’t want to dig into that too much, but essentially stuff in the world will be all distorted, and when you try and fix it, you might end up in a totally different looking area, art style, or pixel count.”
- “The game has potential but as it stands the graphics, gameplay, mechanics, and overall polish are rough.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe frame drops, issues with full-screen mode, and frequent infinite loading screens. While some users experience no performance problems, others note frustrating slowdowns during transitions and specific visual effects. Overall, there is a consensus that significant improvements are needed to enhance the game's performance.
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the immersive experience, with many players enjoying it so much that they leave the game open just to listen. The soundtrack is described as "top notch," complementing the unique visuals and contributing to the game's believable world, although some users expressed disappointment that the original soundtrack is not available on Spotify.
- “Spent some time just leaving the game open to listen to the music.”
- “Music is top notch, visuals are pretty unique and interesting.”
- “To bring this all together, I think the best of Infinite Mana is the believable world, and the music that helps bring you there.”
- “My only complaint is that this game’s OST isn’t on Spotify.”
- “To bring this all together, I think the best aspect of Infinite Mana is the believable world, and the music that helps immerse you in it.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it offers an enjoyable experience, many users report significant bugs and instability that can render it unplayable at times. Some glitches, however, contribute to a deeper narrative experience.
- “The game is great, but it is so bug-ridden and unstable that it can be unplayable at times.”
- “A bit buggy, but still a fun ride.”