Overall, this is one of those game series that I missed completely, but it is such a good game series and I am glad they are launching it on new gen consoles. The amount of good RPGs out there today is dwindling, however, you can always count on some good JRPGs to be out there ripe for the picking. Listed at $49.99USD this is a great pickup for any fans of the genre or the series itself.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Nihon Falcom Corporation · Mar 26, 2019
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At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
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- 6.0Trails of Cold Steel has been held in high regard since its original Japanese release, but does it really stand up to the hype or is it merely the best of a bad crop?
- 7.0Trails of Cold Steel ticks a lot of boxes of what I dislike about JRPGs, but despite my issues I’m more than happy to say that I enjoyed my time with Class VII and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a genuinely well made, if slightly limiting, JRPG.
- Let’s get this out of the way. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is outdated. Its graphics are old, and its gameplay is occasionally clunky. But none of that matters. Regardless of how you slice it, Trails of Cold Steel is an excellent JRPG. It’s got a great story, fun gameplay, and promises an all-around good time for anyone who decides to pick it up. So hey, what are you waiting for? Thors Military Academy is calling you!
- 8.0The Legend of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel takes the best of the Trails in the Sky games and enhances it to new heights. While the school setting isn't particularly innovative, all surrounding mechanics have been masterfully implemented, resulting in a game that's incredibly engaging despite the slow pace and a few other minor issues. Additional, the wealth of PC exclusive features make the game one of the best consoles to PC port ever released.
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is a decent game - it has a few flaws that make it hard to recommend to everyone (especially regarding the story), but if you're a fan of the series or genre then it's certainly worth a look.
Gamer reviews
Just an amazing game all around. Characters start out a little tropey, but they develop into these great characters that you can’t help but care about. The music is great, and the battle system is one of the best that I’ve had the chance to experience. The story is a bit slow in the beginning, but it becomes something great that sets up the rest of the series. My only real complaint is how repetitive it can feel towards the end of the game. Every chapter consists of you doing chores at school then going on a field study, and it started feeling tedious after a while. The characters, music, and battle system kept it interesting though.
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