We recently got to spend some time with Spearhead Games’ upcoming Android game, Mana Chronicles, which is expected to be on the market on the 15th of December. Mana Chronicles is a port of a mobile Java game which also came to the iPhone just a couple of months ago.
The game plays as a very arcade style sideways scrolling fighter, combat plays out quickly due to a single button for attacks and the lack of a block button, magical powers and a quick way of swapping out weapons also keep the combat flowing and combos building. As you defeat foes you’ll automatically level up and occasionally receive items which grant bonuses, these can be managed through an inventory screen.
The incomplete build we received last week contains nine levels along with seven challenge missions that task you with completing specific objectives and reward you with items or other bonuses. We hope to have a more complete build closer to release but in the meantime check out this YouTube video showing off the old Java version of the game; sadly the release we received doesn’t include the Metallica track from the video.
