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\nSquare Enix<\/a> has today released a demo for its forthcoming Action-RPG Visions of Mana.\n<\/p>\n

\nIncluded in the demo are story, battle, and exploration elements, plus players who complete it will receive three weapons for main character Val in the full game. It takes place partway through the first chapter, but progress won’t carry over to the main game as the demo has been specially created.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe demo was surprise-released, with a new trailer below showing off some new gameplay.\n<\/p>\n

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Square Enix has today released a demo for its forthcoming Action-RPG Visions of Mana. Included in the demo are story, battle, and exploration elements, plus players who complete it will receive three weapons for main character Val in the full game. It takes place partway through the first chapter, but progress won’t carry over to the main game as the demo has been specially created. The demo was surprise-released, with a new trailer below showing off some new gameplay. 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