INDEPENDENT CO-OP PROJECTS FOR THE MANA SERIES
Independent co-op projects for a series worth sharing. We are starting with Trials of Mana: two heroes, separate controls and a shared camera. More Mana adventures will follow.
First project: Trials of Mana · Windows Steam remake · Experimental
TRIALS OF MANA / OUR FIRST PROJECT
Original project illustration · not game footage
ONE SERIES. MORE WAYS TO PLAY TOGETHER.
Each game needs its own solution. Every project gets an honest status, its own tested devices and a download only when it is ready.
01 / THE FIRST ADVENTURE
Steam remake · Windows PC
Our functioning local prototype has separate keyboard/controller heroes, a shared camera and AI fallback. The configurator and release preparation are under active development.
Explore the Trials project ↗02 / ANOTHER ADVENTURE
A future addition to the collection.
Public setup instructions, supported builds and a download will appear when this project is ready. No release date is promised.
03 / THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
A future addition to the collection.
A separate co-op project with its own engineering and play tests. This page does not claim a working public multiplayer release.
TRIALS OF MANA / SAME WORLD. DIFFERENT HANDS.
Take a hero each. Switch to the free AI companion without taking over your friend's character. Move, jump, fight and share the journey from the same screen.
Our player-tested camera follows the midpoint of both human heroes and adjusts its zoom. A distance warning helps you stay within the adventure together.
Healing with Charlotte and spending her own MP has been tested on keyboard and controller. Other spells, targets and story sequences still need testing.
A disconnected controller gives its hero back to AI. Reconnecting waits for a deliberate Start press before taking a free character.
The frame centres on the two humans. This diagram explains the idea; it is not a game performance simulation.
LESS SETUP. MORE ADVENTURE.
The Windows configurator finds Steam or lets you choose a folder. It checks the game executable and refuses to overwrite unknown loaders or mods.
Test XInput buttons and sticks. Capture keyboard and mouse bindings for movement, jumping and attacks. Save or share profiles without editing code.
Load a save with a companion. A controller Start press joins the party. The keyboard and mouse control the other human character.
CLEAR ABOUT THE STATUS
Play-tested prototype features are the foundation. The new configurator and each release have their own test boundaries. This is an experimental project, with the remaining work visible.
FAR APART. SAME PARTY.
The first online route uses Parsec: the host runs the game, the guest watches the stream and sends controller input. The configurator can open Parsec or connect using its documented Peer ID command.
Optional external app · Separate Parsec sign-in and host approval · Real remote co-op test still pending · Host keyboard + guest gamepad is the initial target
How the Parsec connection works ↗THE ROAD AHEAD
Shared camera, configurator, installation, keyboard profiles and honest regression testing.
Validate the Parsec launcher with a real guest: input separation, latency, disconnect and Start rejoin.
A second independent controller bridge, three-human testing and broader device support. Split-screen and native network multiplayer remain later research.
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Development is private while we prepare a dependable first release. Public downloads and source links will appear here when release readiness is confirmed.
No game files or saves included. Unofficial and independent of Square Enix.
The initial tested combination is one keyboard/mouse plus one Xbox 360 controller. Other XInput devices need practical checks. Several physical keyboards are not separate players.
This project targets the Windows Steam remake of Trials of Mana, app 924980, tested build 5736103. It is not for the SNES original, Secret of Mana or Visions of Mana.
A full campaign has not been verified. Events, cutscenes, area transitions, additional abilities and long sessions remain test work. Keep your own save backups.
Members can receive early experimental builds of our own mod when available. They are test versions, not guaranteed stable releases. Public stable releases are intended to remain free. Patreon lets members increase their monthly amount; custom support outside a tier does not automatically grant tier-specific benefits.