Hey there, gamers! We have some news to share that might tug at your heartstrings. Square Enix’s highly anticipated mobile spin-off game, Echoes of Mana, has officially shut down Ohhh! its servers after a relatively short time on the market. This decision marks the first instance where a Mana series game has become entirely inaccessible. Let’s dive into the details and take a moment to reflect on the journey this game has taken us on.
Echoes of Mana app service ended on May 15, 2023.
We thank all our players who joined us on the #EchoesOfMana adventure. Our journey ends, but your echo lives on!For more details, please see the official site.https://t.co/wt7zHj4fQA#ManaSeries @ManaGame pic.twitter.com/gGVD6aaJFx
— ECHOES of MANA (@EchoesOfManaEN) May 15, 2023
A Journey Through the Mana Series
The Mana series, born from a spin-off/side story of Final Fantasy, had its humble beginnings back in 1993 when Square Enix released Secret of Mana. So Over the past two decades, this franchise has flourished, offering a variety of unique and captivating entries. So Interestingly, the series boasts more spin-offs than mainline games, with four of them initially launching on Android and/or iOS platforms. Echoes of Mana, the most recent addition, took us back to the franchise’s roots as an action RPG. Released on April 27th, 2022, the game adopted a free-to-play model with optional in-game purchases. Unfortunately, unlike its mobile predecessors, Echoes of Mana did not expand to other platforms.
The Unexpected Goodbye
On May 15th, 2023, the official Echoes of Mana Twitter account delivered a heartfelt announcement, informing the community about the game’s shutdown. The developers expressed their apologies for the unexpected ending,so recognizing the disappointment it may cause. As a token of appreciation, they shared a beautiful painting featuring Mousseline, one of the beloved playable characters from the game. Additionally, they directed players to the Square Enix Bridge site, which served as a reminder of the initial shutdown announcement made on February 13th. It became apparent that the decision to shut down the servers was not an easy one, but the developers faced significant challenges in maintaining the game’s functionality.
Reactions and Reflections
Naturally, players had mixed feelings in response to the news. While a few skeptics were accepting of the absence of a traditional sequel, most players felt a sense of disappointment. However, they couldn’t help but praise Echoes of Mana for its breathtaking art style and exhilarating boss fights, especially in the game’s final moments. One redeeming factor was that the developers ensured the game wrapped up its storyline before bidding farewell.So Players expressed gratitude for this closure and eagerly anticipated the return of their favorite characters in future adventures. Knowing Square Enix’s reputation for delivering what fans desire, there remains a glimmer of hope for the series revival.
A Single Voice of Disappointment
Among the voices of gratitude and hope, there was one player who voiced their disappointment regarding the game’s exclusivity to the mobile platform. They believed it to be a shame that the experience of so Echoes of Mana would be limited to dedicated players, rendering it inaccessible to others. However, considering the Mana series’ history of remakes and re-releases, it remains a possibility that this mobile gem may grace other platforms in the future.
On May 15th, 2023, we bid a bittersweet RIP to Echoes of Mana. This closure leaves us nostalgic for the adventures we
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