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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

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4.6/5

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4.6

137 Reviews

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Description
Modern society owes much to a mystical technology known as “orbal energy.” Fifty years ago, during what’s come to be known as the “Orbal Revolution,” the invention of this technology and the “orbments” developed from it led to a period of rapid human advancement, birthing innovations of all shapes a...
Genre:
Adventure - Turn-based - JRPG
Tags:
Adventure, Fantasy, Story Rich, Turn-Based, Classic, show 7 more... Female Protagonist, Great Soundtrack, Tactical, JRPG, Isometric, Tactical RPG, Romance
Critics reviews
90 %
Recommend
GameZone
8/10
RPG Fan
90%
GamingTrend
85/100
User reviews

4.6/5

( 137 Reviews )

4.6

137 Reviews

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Product details
2014, Nihon Falcom Corporation, ...
System requirements
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 1.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 256 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ Direct...
Time to beat
40 hMain
51 h Main + Sides
66 h Completionist
51 h All Styles

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Description
Modern society owes much to a mystical technology known as “orbal energy.” Fifty years ago, during what’s come to be known as the “Orbal Revolution,” the invention of this technology and the “orbments” developed from it led to a period of rapid human advancement, birthing innovations of all shapes and sizes -- not the least of which was the airliner, or “orbalship” industry. Although the positive impact of this revolution is obvious, every coin has a flipside; for every beneficial device developed with these new materials, so too were advanced weapons and other implements of war. Thus, the land became mired with turmoil, and remains in such a state even now.

Enter, the bracers: an organization established to serve as police and intermediaries alike, holding above all else the peace and safety of the lands under their jurisdiction. Whenever a citizen is in need of assistance, he or she may place a request at the local Bracer Guild -- and be it monster extermination, crime prevention or even peace talks among warring nations, the bracers will do whatever they can to resolve the matter cleanly and efficiently.

Some matters require a gentler touch than others, however. When an orbalship transporting a legendary "S-rank" bracer named Cassius Bright suddenly goes missing, said bracer's daughter, Estelle, and adoptive son, Joshua, must join forces in search of him across the entire Kingdom of Liberl.

And what they find along the way could change both of their lives forever...

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. Introducing people, places, ideas, events and lore that rival in complexity those of even the most highly-regarded fantasy epics in literature, the care and attention given to each and every NPC, location and historical in-game event is what sets The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky apart from its contemporaries.

Come join Estelle, Joshua, Scherazard, Olivier and the rest of the cast as they uncover the secret underbelly of Liberl in their first 50+ hour masterpiece, and see what Japanese gamers have been raving about for over ten years.
  • Classic JRPG with over 50 hours of gameplay, strategic turn-based combat, and countless side-quests.
  • A vast world where every NPC has a name and personality, every town has its own unique politics and economic concerns, and no detail is ever trivial.
  • Widescreen and USB gamepad support, selectable difficulty and new game+ features.

©2004-2014 Nihon Falcom Corporation. All rights reserved. Licensed to and published by XSEED Games / Marvelous USA, Inc.

Popular achievements
Armor Connoisseur
Collect every armor available in the game.
common  ·  37.65%
Police Patrol
Exterminate all 'Big Monsters' along the roads.
common  ·  42.86%
Goodies
concept artworks avatars wallpapers character sketches
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

Recommended system requirements:

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
40 hMain
51 h Main + Sides
66 h Completionist
51 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Adventure - Turn-based - JRPG
Tags:
Adventure, Fantasy, Story Rich, Turn-Based, Classic, show 7 more... Female Protagonist, Great Soundtrack, Tactical, JRPG, Isometric, Tactical RPG, Romance
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2014-07-29T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Nihon Falcom Corporation / XSEED Games
Size:
2.3 GB
Links:
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Game features
Achievements
Cloud saves
Controller support
Overlay
Single-player
Languages
English
audio
text
Critics reviews
87
Top Critic Average
90 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
GameZoneby Andrew Clouther
8/10
If the more traditional style doesn't bother you, the game is absolutely worth the bang for the dollar.
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RPG Fanby Derek Heemsbergen
90%
A slow-paced but charismatic RPG with an incredibly well-crafted world and characters.
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GamingTrendby David Flynn
85/100
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is a fantastic example of starting a long-running series off right, with lovable characters and an intricate world tied together with an intriguing political narrative. While it takes a while to get going and is very long-winded, it's incredibly enjoyable and leaves you wanting more.
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Posted on: March 16, 2025

redwaterflowing

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It is a decent port. You can use the mouse or keyboard without any difficulty.

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Posted on: April 8, 2025

Jeremy1113

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Very good game

very fun looking forward to finishing

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Posted on: April 20, 2025

UltimateGuru

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Games: 98 Reviews: 7

A heartfelt story that rewards patience

The story takes its sweet time. Most of the game might feel meandering, and the main plot doesn’t kick into high gear until quite late. Instead of throwing you into high-stakes melodrama from the start, it invites you to live in its world first. Thanks to this, by the time the big twists arrived, I found myself caring, not just about what’s happening, but who it’s happening to. Granted, it’s an unusual approach in today’s fast-paced gaming landscape, but in retrospect, it’s what made the emotional beats land harder. If you’re a JRPG fan who values rich worldbuilding, grounded characters, and meticulous attention to detail, I think this is a gem worth discovering, even if it asks for a little more patience than you’re used to. OK, OK, fine: a lot more patience… But once you finish, you’ll probably (like me) start eyeing the next entry immediately.

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Posted on: October 28, 2025

MercilessFir

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Games: 89 Reviews: 2

Great for newbies!

Intend to play the remastered version after completing FC original.

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Posted on: November 1, 2025

SettlEarth

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Games: 12 Reviews: 7

Chill JRPG

I like the story and atmosphere of this game (played up to middle of chapter 1 after all prologue chapters so far). Every upgrade is impactful, and similarly character progression feels like it has meaning. Side note: Interesting to see the system where you trigger an ultimate move between enemy turns, similar to Gacha, Honkai Star Rail so many years before even its design. The game needed to be launched with its config launcher for me to be able to play, and some of the equipment menus can be awkward to use on an XBox controller. I'd say this is a good game for people who like that Nintendo 3DS type of story based progression title, with similar art style and a plot that doesn't make you feel too doomed.

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