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As part of Xbox Developer Direct<\/a>, Square Enix provided more information on Visions of Mana<\/strong>, the first game in the series to come to Xbox platforms.<\/p>\n

Viewers were treated to new gameplay and behind-the-scenes footage providing a closer look at gameplay features, and some of the creatures and monsters. Combat was also showcased, highlighting the addition of an aerial combat system that enables you to perform physical attacks with weapons and magic attacks mid-air.<\/p>\n

Series staple, the Elementals, return to assist you during battle in the form of specialized items, with each weapon producing a different effect in combat according to its respective element, allowing for a flexible and fast fighting style.<\/p>\n

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As part of Xbox Developer Direct, Square Enix provided more information on Visions of Mana, the first game in the series to come to Xbox platforms. Viewers were treated to new gameplay and behind-the-scenes footage providing a closer look at gameplay features, and some of the creatures and monsters. Combat was also showcased, highlighting the addition of an aerial combat system that enables you to perform physical attacks with weapons and magic attacks mid-air. Series staple, the Elementals, return to assist you during battle in the form of specialized items, with each weapon producing a different effect in combat according to its respective element, allowing for a flexible and fast fighting style. 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