It was a long, long, time ago - even before the Mana Goddess was born. A great witch from a realm yet unknown brought darkness to the world. Anise was her name. The odious witch was defeated by the guardians of the great tree... but legend tells the her darkness and curse seeped through realms and spread to many worlds.Breathing new life into the vaunted Mana franchise, Heroes of Mana takes the beloved series into an entirely new dimension. In the first real-time strategy title for the series, generals will plan, plot and strategize their way to victory on the battlefield. Command an army of heroes, creatures and beloved rabites with the use of the Nintendo DS Touch Screen, and experience an all-new perspective on the ever-evolving Mana saga. Players can see how they rank among others in the country by accessing the Heroes of Mana servers via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.