The game follows Val, a skilled swordsman, who must escort a group of people chosen to sacrifice their souls to sustain the Tree of Mana.
The story is straightforward initially, which is refreshing as it avoids unnecessary complexity.
Val's cheerful and optimistic nature, along with his childhood friend Hinna, who is honored to be selected for the pilgrimage, makes for an endearing duo. The party members they meet along the way each have distinctive personalities and proper character arcs, adding depth to the narrative.

The combat system is one of the highlights of Visions of Mana. It successfully brings the series into the modern age with excellent combat mechanics and a diverse class system. The gameplay evolves to be enjoyable and adaptable, with easily understood combat and diverse character classes. However, the pacing of the story can slow down significantly in the latter half, which might feel like unnecessary padding.