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Trials of Mana
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Released in 1995 by Square, Trials of Mana is an action RPG for SNES where players select three protagonists from a cast of six, each bringing distinct story perspectives. The game combines real-time battle mechanics with traditional RPG systems: character leveling, magic spells, equipment, and item management. Players traverse expansive overworld maps, enter towns and dungeons, and engage in real-time combat encounters against enemies and bosses. Battles require players to control character positioning, time button inputs, and access magic menus during combat. The protagonist selection system significantly alters the narrative path and available story sequences, encouraging multiple playthroughs to experience different character combinations and endings. Trials of Mana provided SNES owners with a substantial single-player action RPG featuring branching narratives and combat-based progression.
- Developer
- Square
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- RPG
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (6.8K)
- Last updated
Trials of Mana Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Trials of Mana on our in-browser SNES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Trials of Mana Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Trials of Mana on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Trials of Mana" SNES longplay 1995
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trials of Mana released?
Trials of Mana was released in 1995 for the SNES.
Who developed Trials of Mana?
Trials of Mana was developed by Square, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Trials of Mana support?
Trials of Mana is a single-player RPG game for the SNES.
What type of game is Trials of Mana?
Trials of Mana is a RPG game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Trials of Mana for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Trials of Mana runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Trials of Mana in the browser?
No. Trials of Mana streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Trials of Mana?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Trials of Mana work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Trials of Mana this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Trials of Mana. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
