Known in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 2, Secret of Mana was Square's 1993 follow-up to Final Fantasy Adventure. A village boy pulls a rusted sword from a stone, sets loose a wave of monsters, and is soon joined by a girl and a sprite child. Any of the three can be handed to a second or third player through a multitap, a rarity for role-playing games of its era.
Its systems became the series template. The ring menu freezes combat while you pick items, spells and gear; a stamina percentage means attacks hit hardest once it recharges to 100; and eight weapon types level up separately. Hiroki Kikuta's score is cited as often as the co-op. The project reportedly began as a title for an SNES CD add-on that never shipped.
Tips for Secret of Mana
Let the percentage meter refill to 100 before swinging; early attacks deal only a fraction of normal damage.
Spell levels rise with use, so casting cheap magic on weak enemies strengthens the girl's and sprite's elemental spells.
Take Weapon Orbs found in dungeons to Watts the blacksmith to upgrade a weapon and unlock stronger charged attacks.
How to Play Secret of Mana
Click Play Now to launch Secret of Mana directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows move, Z attacks and X dashes. The A and S keys open the menus, including the ring menu that pauses the fight, and Shift swaps which party member you control. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
Click the "Play Now" button to start playing Secret of Mana directly in your browser. No downloads or installations are needed — the game runs instantly using our built-in emulator.
Is Secret of Mana free to play?
Secret of Mana is free to play here on RetroVault.GG. We believe classic games should be accessible to everyone, so there's no cost to jump in.
What console is Secret of Mana for?
Secret of Mana was originally released for the SNES. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is Secret of Mana?
Secret of Mana is a action, rpg game. It was made for the SNES.
Can I play Secret of Mana on my phone?
Secret of Mana is fully playable on mobile devices. Open this page in your phone's browser and tap Play Now — touch controls appear automatically.