Posted on: September 27, 2023
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A perfected formula
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails is a spinoff of the Trails/Kiseki series of games, and it was released originally for the Playstation Portable in Japan in 2012. Unlike the other games in the series, Nayuta isn't open world and doesn't have turn-based mechanics. In fact, other than some vague mentions, you wouldn't be able to tell this was a Trails game. Gameplay-wise, it feels much more like other titles, namely a couple of smaller ones Falcom had been experimenting with since 2001, with the release of Zwei!!, then 2004's Gurumin and 2008's Zwei II. The world is divided into a main hub, where you get stores, NPCs and sidequests, and a series of stages that play like a 3D platformer with combat and puzzles. Each of these stages can be replayed in the seasons you unlock, and they all have challenges for you to engage in (they're not mandatory, but they do give you the means to get more abilities and equipment via the hub's trainer). The bosses are fun to fight; they're easier than the Ys games ones, but they feel unique and can provide a challenge on harder difficulties. Graphically, PH3 worked their magic and the game looks great, but it's still based on a PSP version, so that's just how it is. Personally, I really like this graphical style, but YMMV. Story-wise, don't expect something too involved, it's a light-hearted tale about friendship, kind of your standard JRPG fare. The characters are extremely well written, though, and I did experience a fair amount of touching scenes. So, should you buy this game? I think so, yes. If you're a fan of Falcom's Kiseki/Trails series because of the turn-based combat, then maybe skip it, since you won't really be missing out, but to everyone else, I'd say get it. Unlike other NISA releases, the price is extremely fair for what you're getting, even without a discount, and you'll be playing what is essentially the culmination of Falcom's experimentation with their smaller spinoff games, brought to perfection here.
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