Visions of Mana is an action role-playing game and the fifth main title in the Mana series, the story follows the young swordsman Val as he escorts a group of Alms, sacrifices chosen to renew the flow of Mana in the world, on a pilgrimage to the Mana Tree. Gameplay features exploration of open areas and action-based battles, with elemental powers being used in both in the action-based combat and exploration.