Square Enix finally listened and announced the western release of the Mana collection. We forced their hand to do the right thing and stop ignoring us. Keep demanding more from these companies because they actually react when we refuse to back down.
June 20, 2017
Final supporters
Seiken Densetsu Collection was announced for the Nintendo Switch earlier this month, with a Japanese release date of June 1. As of this moment, no plans have been revealed by Square Enix to localize the title for other territories.
There are several things that make this Collection perfect for the switch. First, the console's emphasis on enabling mobile, local multiplayer ties in perfectly with both Secret of Mana and Seiken Densetsu 3's 3 player co op. The button layouts of the Joycons are also conducive to the style of these games, as it closely mirrors that of the SNES.
Secondly, this would be the first time that an official localization of Seiken Densetsu 3 was released in the United States. Up until this point, the only ways to enjoy the game are via a decent (but flawed) fan translation, or to spend time and money to learn Japanese as a secondary language. By releasing the collection Stateside, we would be able to experience the game's storyline as the developers intended, as well as provide financial support and/or compensation for their work on the title.
Lastly, by releasing these classic Mana series titles, it might make way for further iterations in the series to continue being released outside of Japan.
TL;DR, The games collected in this title are perfect fits for the switch, and their stories, gameplay and excellent soundtracks deserve to be experienced both by long time fans and new audiences alike.
Let's put some support behind this localization, and let Nintendo of America know that there's an interest in this title outside of Japan!
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Reached 1,000 supporters
June 8, 2017
May 15, 2017
Square Enix thinks they can ignore us but this momentum proves they are wrong. We are forcing them to look at the demand for these games and they cannot pretend this interest does not exist much longer.
Reached 100 supporters
April 4, 2017
765 Comments
I love secret of mana, an official localized version of seiken densetsu 3 would a amazing, not only did I play the hell out of Final Fantasy Adevtures and Secret of Mana, they also hold a dear nostalgic feeling for my childhood that I would like to share with my kids
I've been a huge fan of this series, and I've even got my hands on an imported copy of Seiken Densetsu 3 from my dad before he passed away. Been in love with with it since I a child, never beaten it because I can't understand the language, but love it none the less.
If you localize this,upi will you grab those Secret of Mana fans from the past that youll need support from to make a new Seiken Detesu. Plus there are VERY few 3 player or higher co-op games on the switch. You have a market share oppuniity.
Please localize this for the West as it was a very important game series in the hearts of many western gamers. Please realize that European gamers in particular did not even have Final Fantasy at the time. Seiken 1 and 2 were the rpg cult classics for us.
If the Mana franchise has any global relevance to Square-Enix — even as a legacy IP — I certainly hope it can bear the relatively small cost officially localizing Seiken Densetsu 3 would incur. The goodwill and subsequent media interest it would generate would be priceless.
I have the collection on Order because it looks and sounds amazing! So amazing that I'm fine with it not having English...however, I deeply desire for them to do a version that includes English OR a patch for those who have the Japanese version.
I want this really badly
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Square Enix finally listened and announced the western release of the Mana collection. We forced their hand to do the right thing and stop ignoring us. Keep demanding more from these companies because they actually react when we refuse to back down.
June 20, 2017
Final supporters
Seiken Densetsu Collection was announced for the Nintendo Switch earlier this month, with a Japanese release date of June 1. As of this moment, no plans have been revealed by Square Enix to localize the title for other territories.
There are several things that make this Collection perfect for the switch. First, the console's emphasis on enabling mobile, local multiplayer ties in perfectly with both Secret of Mana and Seiken Densetsu 3's 3 player co op. The button layouts of the Joycons are also conducive to the style of these games, as it closely mirrors that of the SNES.
Secondly, this would be the first time that an official localization of Seiken Densetsu 3 was released in the United States. Up until this point, the only ways to enjoy the game are via a decent (but flawed) fan translation, or to spend time and money to learn Japanese as a secondary language. By releasing the collection Stateside, we would be able to experience the game's storyline as the developers intended, as well as provide financial support and/or compensation for their work on the title.
Lastly, by releasing these classic Mana series titles, it might make way for further iterations in the series to continue being released outside of Japan.
TL;DR, The games collected in this title are perfect fits for the switch, and their stories, gameplay and excellent soundtracks deserve to be experienced both by long time fans and new audiences alike.
Let's put some support behind this localization, and let Nintendo of America know that there's an interest in this title outside of Japan!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 8, 2017
May 15, 2017
Square Enix thinks they can ignore us but this momentum proves they are wrong. We are forcing them to look at the demand for these games and they cannot pretend this interest does not exist much longer.
Reached 100 supporters
April 4, 2017
765 Comments
Take My money Square Enix this is a perfect fit on the switch secret of mana anywhere with friends using split joycon support now that's what my 8year old self could only dream of back in 90s localise this game and you have my money
I love secret of mana, an official localized version of seiken densetsu 3 would a amazing, not only did I play the hell out of Final Fantasy Adevtures and Secret of Mana, they also hold a dear nostalgic feeling for my childhood that I would like to share with my kids
I've been a huge fan of this series, and I've even got my hands on an imported copy of Seiken Densetsu 3 from my dad before he passed away. Been in love with with it since I a child, never beaten it because I can't understand the language, but love it none the less.
If you localize this,upi will you grab those Secret of Mana fans from the past that youll need support from to make a new Seiken Detesu. Plus there are VERY few 3 player or higher co-op games on the switch. You have a market share oppuniity.
Please localize this for the West as it was a very important game series in the hearts of many western gamers. Please realize that European gamers in particular did not even have Final Fantasy at the time. Seiken 1 and 2 were the rpg cult classics for us.
If the Mana franchise has any global relevance to Square-Enix — even as a legacy IP — I certainly hope it can bear the relatively small cost officially localizing Seiken Densetsu 3 would incur. The goodwill and subsequent media interest it would generate would be priceless.
I have the collection on Order because it looks and sounds amazing! So amazing that I'm fine with it not having English...however, I deeply desire for them to do a version that includes English OR a patch for those who have the Japanese version.
I want this really badly
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Take My money Square Enix this is a perfect fit on the switch secret of mana anywhere with friends using split joycon support now that's what my 8year old self could only dream of back in 90s localise this game and you have my money