The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is a jrpg, story rich and rpg game developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA and Inc..
Released on July 29th 2014 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 9,009 reviews of which 8,439 were positive and 570 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam and has a 50% discount.

The Steam community has classified The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky into these genres:

JRPG Story Rich RPG Anime Great Soundtrack Turn-Based Female Protagonist Fantasy Adventure Singleplayer Turn-Based Strategy Classic Tactical RPG Turn-Based Combat Strategy Romance Action Strategy RPG Isometric Tactical

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Requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows XP
Processor: Pentium III 550 MHz
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: 32 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX 9.0c

Reviews

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Nov. 2024

It’s very dialogue heavy and there comes some positives and drawbacks with that. Feels like it's written by a English/U.S. writer, rather than a Japanese one with plenty of lines like ‘don’t be such a ninny’ or ‘in the clinker’. Despite the writing being quite good, there were times that I skipped through it (like the theatre section) because it felt very beside the point and uninteresting to me. I was up to the final chapter of this game when I just kind of capitulated and stopped caring enough to want to keep wading through it. That much constant reading, even with decent dialogue is just oppressively tiresome to me. ..and the gameplay and RPG systems, while quite fine are nothing particularly addictive or special. I can tell this is a special JRPG series for the right sort of gamer, but it's a little bit much for my tastes.

Oct. 2024

story is excellent. Graphics feel a bit dated, but the character portraits are made with so much feeling and detail that it more than makes up for the rest. Combat is a bit simple, but still fun. A good entry to the series. I've heard it only gets better after this one, and I can't wait to find out!

Sept. 2024

This well-written, heartwarming JRPG combines a great story with charming characters and fascinating lore. Trust me, you must experience this game at least once in your life 🥹

June 2024

One of the best JRPGs I've ever played with an extremely compelling cast and story. The start is very slow but it's done well and in a way that's still interesting. The OST is also amazing and has some of the best tracks I've heard in a game. The best word I can use to describe the game is "comfy" and it does it extremely well. If you like JRPGs with compelling characters and an interesting (although slow-burn) story you will love this game.

April 2024

If you're interested in this game, here's what to expect: [*]This is the first game in the long-running Trails / Kiseki franchise. It's main selling points are a continuous plotline through all of its games, extensive character / world building and kickass Falcom music. Characters from this game will appear in later titles and its events will get referenced. This trend continues throughout the whole series. [*]Because this is the very first game in the series, it progresses very slowly and takes its time to introduce the world, its characters and technology until it culminates in an epic finale. There is a LOT of dialogue, both mandatory and optional. Every NPC features an unique identity and receives updated dialogue each time you progress the main story. I'd say there's about as much reading as there is battle content and exploration, maybe even more. [*]There's an optional Japanese dub you can mod in. I highly suggest using it as it not only gives the characters even more personality but also showcases the flawed localization of this game. While key plot points are translated faithfully, the English script will often add unfunny jokes not found in the original and tries to "pep up" the conversations with varying levels of success. Not everyone is going to care about this, but I feel it's worth pointing out for those interested in localization changes. Use the [url=https://github.com/chyyran/skyinstaller]Sky Installer for an easy installation. [*]On normal difficulty, the combat is just engaging enough to not bore you to death and doesn't require intensive strategizing. I didn't mind because the story and characters were interesting enough to keep me going and it's clear that they're the main draw of this game. I cannot wait to see how the story continues in Sky SC. [*]A warning: If you're are a completionist who only wants to play through the game once, use a guide . This game has quite a few cryptic missables that require you to talk to the correct NPCs at the right time. For example, I cleared an optional area but didn't trigger the side quest within because I didn't clear / visit it between the "appropriate" story cutscenes. If you've played a few older games, then you'll soon realize that it's one of those games. Conclusion: After reading all of this, you might think that I'm describing an average, run-of-the-mill JRPG like any other. Its shortcomings are enough of a deterrent for some to avoid this franchise altogether and I agree when people say it's not for everyone. If, however, you are like me - a person who places great value on narrative, fully realized settings and character development - you will have an absolutely great time and get way more than just your money's worth out of it. With that being said: All Trails games currently available in English have found their way into my library and I REGRET NOTHING .

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