“Despite the huge map and odd intro, the game shows potential at first with its combat system... however, it was soon ruined by the enemy scaling, which shouldn't be there in the first place.” Save or Quit · 5 years ago
: HonestGamers provides a retrospective piece titled "Regret of Mana," which analyzes the common pitfalls of small-team indie RPGs—such as bare-bones features and abbreviated world-building—using Secret Of Magia as a primary example. Secret Of Magia
“I liked that this game tried to do as many fresh things as possible, things that aren't in the average RPG Maker game. There's a few nice things to it, but it feels very half-baked in execution.” Planned All Along · 5 years ago “Despite the huge map and odd intro, the
: In an article on Gamers Haven , the author explores how the game "puts RPG Maker through its paces," specifically discussing the complexity of its menu systems and class selection (such as the keyboard ninja). There's a few nice things to it, but
The community has highlighted both the potential and the technical frustrations of the title.
: The review at Planned All Along examines the game's "half-baked" execution of fresh ideas, contrasting its Zelda-inspired tool system with its lackluster narrative and spelling issues. Gameplay Perspectives