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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
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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...
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2014, Nihon Falcom Corporation, ...
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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.

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

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

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Time to beat
40 hMain
51 h Main + Sides
66 h Completionist
51 h All Styles
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Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
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Posted on: July 15, 2021

PandoraKarp

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Games: 239 Reviews: 17

A Pleasant Surprise

I didn't really buy this game expecting to like it, but I really did. It's simple, but in it's simplicity it allows more complex characters and interactions...at least I believe so. Gameplay-wise, it is not a difficult game and learning the combat is actually quite fun to me. I like all the different crystal formations you can use and the different skills they create. The story is a lot more than it seems. It's very deep and very intricate. I also enjoy all the subquests and side things you can do in this game. They all add to the immersion of the entire purpose of the story. I definitly think if you enjoy really good and classic JRPGs then this game and the two in the Trails in the Sky set are a must play.


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Posted on: September 16, 2021

Jukse

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Games: 146 Reviews: 14

Goes the extra mile

It's a long JRPG where the same optional NPC sometimes has three different dialogues over the course of the same chapter, often with actual replies from the party. The gameplay doesn't get in the way of the story and is paced sufficiently well as not to feel like a deliberate attempt to overextend the game -something many others in the genre do.


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Posted on: March 3, 2019

the2ndlord

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Games: 103 Reviews: 1

The foundation of an ambitious series

For those who are looking to get into these games for the first time, check out my guide here: https://therpgspotlight.wordpress.com/2020/01/06/a-primer-on-the-legend-of-heroes-trails-series-and-why-you-should-play-them/ Trails in the Sky starts out slow paced, but its world building is sublime, and the game serves as the foundation for one of gaming's most ambitious franchises. Estelle and Joshua are really likable characters, and the game does a great job developing them over time. If I had to highlight one issue, though, it's that the gameplay can feel a bit clunky and archaic since it's the very first game in the series. Early game progression can feel somewhat slow as a result. Thankfully, Trails in the Sky SC and onwards pretty much fixed this issue.


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Posted on: April 29, 2020

EverNightX

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Games: 234 Reviews: 33

Amazing story and charcaters await

I tried playing this game several times and quit because it seemed like a boring grind at first. It is a slow burn for sure. But I tried once more and this time it clicked for me. You really need to finish the prologue chapter before things begin to come together. This is an epic story with great characters, mystery, and world. So much happens. You'll constantly be surprised who the bad guys really are. Enemies will become friends. The game is pretty massive and is way deeper plot wise then it may seem at first. It's a bit like Naruto in that way (if you are familiar with the anime). Here are a few suggestions for getting the most from the game. First search out what you need to add the Japanese voice acting. It makes a big difference having the voices even if you need the subtitles to understand it. Next find the BGM folder in the game and replace the ogg files of songs you don't like for ones you do. Most of the music in this game is great but I personally dislike the battle music which you'll hear a lot. You may want to replace that with music you prefer instead. And finally I suggest following a guide because there are tons of missable things in this game and it will make your experience smoother without spoiling anything. I almost missed out on this series and am so glad I kept giving it a chance because once you get hooked, this will be probably be your #1 or #2 JRPG series of all time. For reference I really like the early Final Fantasy games, Grandia, Skies of Arcadia, etc. but this probably tops them all.


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Posted on: September 2, 2016

zagibu

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Games: 346 Reviews: 4

Solid JRPG, but slow going

It's a well crafted JRPG, with a long winded story that starts veeeeeeery slowly. The world is well designed and full of little details that make it feel alive. The battle system is quite streamlined and refined, and features an automatic difficulty rescaling of battles you have lost, if you immediately hit "Retry" (this is also quite necessary, because battles vary wildly and unpredictably in difficulty). TL;DR: Solid JRPG, nothing special, impatient players should keep away.


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