Heroes of Mana

Heroes of Mana (Seiken Densetsu: Heroes of Mana in Japan) is a real-time strategy entry in the Mana series on the Nintendo DS. Released in 2007, the game features real-time combat with armies of up to 25 different units across a grid-based field.

Gameplay
For most gameplay, the top screen displays the map overview while the lower screen is the immediate map where the player controls his/her army by tapping on a unit and tapping their destination. The upper screen has a fog of war and shows visible units and where the touch screen is on the map. While the game supports up to 25 units, most of their units will be monsters. The player builds units and buildings on their airship using resources gather from the map. The resources are minerals, for buildings, and berries, for monsters.

The game features some role-playing elements; characters during the course of the game learn new skills over time, and can be given equipment to increase their attack and defense. The equipment can either be obtained by finding hidden treasures or beating missions. The game features 20 story missions and dozens of bonus missions. The game also featured Wi-Fi connection functionality to download additional maps, missions and items.