Top Games: Exploring Outlaw Territories and Cosmic Adventures in Video Games

You’d be hard-pressed to find a gaming franchise with a richer history of grappling with the idea of battling the gods than Square Enix. Whether it’s literal or metaphorical, from the SaGa and Star Ocean series to Xenogears and some Final Fantasies, there’s a narrative thread that runs deep about heroes taking on a cruel, manipulative creator. But then there’s another Square Enix series that’s flown under the radar, despite being just as long-lived. It’s all about unity, the healing powers of nature, and the virtuous pride that comes from trusting in a benevolent higher power. We’re not talking about Dragon Quest, where you pop into churches to save your game, then hit the bars and gamble like a stressed-out office worker. No, I’m talking about Mana.

This series is all about the positive aspects of religion and mythology. It’s about believing in a higher power that’s not out to get you. And in Visions of Mana, you can dive deeper into that world.