Secret of Mana

Over the long years, the events of the past became but legends to the new generations of humans.

But history repeats itself...

One day while exploring a forbidden valley near his village, a young boy finds a rusty sword stuck in a stone.

He does not realize that this is the Mana sword of legend, used in the great war of the past.

By drawing the sword, the boy unwittingly summons hordes of monsters, and is expelled from his village for breaking the ancient taboo.

A mysterious knight Jema who is passing through the area recognizes the sword and gives him instructions for the future.

First, he must repair the sword, and then, with its help, take control of the Mana seeds which can be found hidden around the world to prevent them from falling into evil hands.

Secret of Mana is an action RPG, featuring real-time hack-and-slash style combat, in which up to two computer-controlled companions can accompany you.

The protagonist has a stamina gauge: the more stamina he has, the more powerful his strike is.

The player also has access to a growing arsenal of spells with various effects.

It is possible to upgrade weapons, armor, and magic to higher levels.

Secret of Mana for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €137.46 loose, €114.65 complete in box, and €298.34 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Secret of Mana has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Secret of Mana, loose is €137.46 and CIB is €114.65 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Secret of Mana is currently worth €137.46 loose, versus €34.94 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.