The link goes to a "week in games" round-up. The relevant story is the 3rd one from the top:

Trials of Mana was a white whale for Mana fans in America for a very long time; the third game in the Mana series, it was originally never released in the United States. It had to go by its Japanese name, Seiken Densetsu 3, before it was compiled as part of the Collection of Mana and given a proper American title. It also received a comprehensive 3D remake, which is the version released on GOG. Trials of Mana is nothing but ambitious: there are six playable characters in the game, each with their own abilities and specialities. Angela the sorceress, for example, is best at casting attack spells, while Hawkeye the thief is better at weak, quick attacks that overwhelm the enemy. Upon starting the game, you'd be given a choice of three of the six characters to use: the first would dictate your game's main scenario, while the second character would serve as a deuteronomist. The third character wouldn't influence the game much, but would be included to third-wheel (and possibly cover your chosen team's weaknesses). Of course, the Mana Tree was central to the game's many scenarios, and there is much heartbreak to be had at the end of these games. There's a ton of replay value in Trials of Mana, from the various promotions each character has to the myriad stories and how they interweave with each other. While the original 2D version is still worth playing for that gorgeous 2D art, the 3D remake is great.