Pressing the menu button pauses combat and brings up the Ring Menu. You can switch between characters here to use their specific items or magic. 💡 Pro Tips for New Players
If your button prompts look like Xbox but you're using a PlayStation controller, you can find mods or community guides on Steam to swap the icons. ⚔️ Combat & Gameplay Essentials
Guide :: Change Button Prompts (PS/Switch) - Steam Community
If you are installing from a zip file, ensure you extract the contents into your main game directory (usually \SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Secret of Mana\ ). The Update 2 patch is crucial because it fixed the frequent "crashing" issues and added a toggle for the original SNES soundtrack.
You can only carry 4 of each recovery item (like Candy or Chocolate). Always top off your supplies at shops before entering a dungeon.
Unlike the original, you can now use the Auto-Save feature when moving between screens. You can also save at any Inn or by talking to Neko (the purple cat merchant).
Magic is the most powerful tool in the game. Unlike weapons, magic only levels up when used in areas with enemies. To make late-game bosses easier, spam your spells to hit the level cap for each elemental.