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Secret of Mana
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Secret of Mana
game
E10
February 15, 2018
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Secret of Mana sticks to its classic high-fantasy quest with Randi, Primm, and Popoi, delivering neutral storytelling free of political messaging or modern rewrites. This keeps the experience safe and focused on adventure for a low 2/10 woke score.
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Detailed Analysis
Secret of Mana (2018) is a 3D remake of the 1993 SNES classic that faithfully retells its traditional high-fantasy story of Randi pulling the Mana Sword, teaming with Primm (a noble girl rebelling against an arranged marriage to rescue her knight lover Dyluck) and Popoi (a mischievous sprite).
The core premise, characters, and plot remain unchanged from the original, with no character creation system, romance mechanics, or identity-focused subplots. The only notable element is the English localization's use of they/them pronouns for Popoi to match the Japanese original's gender-ambiguous presentation, a minor update rather than activist framing.
No evidence exists of developer DEI mandates, consultancy involvement like Sweet Baby Inc., or narrative rewrites inserting contemporary social commentary. Steam reviews and Metacritic scores (critic ~57-63) focus exclusively on bugs and technical shortcomings, with zero audience discussion of ideological content. The cute fantasy visuals and party dynamics align with 1990s JRPG conventions without modern overlays.
Key Factors
- Traditional 1990s fantasy story and characters with no identity politics premise
- Minor localization choice of they/them for Popoi matching Japanese ambiguity
- No character customization, forced diversity, or creator activist statements
- Reception centered on bugs and nostalgia, zero woke-related backlash or praise
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We've run a full content analysis on Secret of Mana and scored it 2/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
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What kind of woke content is in Secret of Mana?
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Is Secret of Mana appropriate for kids?
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