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Sword of Mana came out for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, a time when the handheld was full of ambitious role playing games. It was developed by Square Enix, a company well known for its detailed worlds. This game was a remake of the original Game Boy title, Final Fantasy Adventure, but it rebuilt the experience from the ground up for a new generation of portable play.

You control a hero, either a young man or woman, on a quest to prevent the Mana Fortress from draining the world's life force. You explore the land screen by screen, fighting monsters in real time with a sword or other weapons you find. The game has a ring menu system for using items and magic, and you can switch between different weapon types to suit different enemies. You delve into dungeons, solve environmental puzzles, and gather spirits to empower your magic. The pacing is deliberate, with some challenging boss fights that require pattern recognition. It feels like a substantial, solitary adventure contained in the palm of your hand.