The Legends of Heroes is an iconic series of role-playing games developed by Nihon Falcom and dating all the way back to 1989. Now the time has come to once again immerse ourselves into its story rich world.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is now available on GOG and to celebrate its release, for the next week (until March 21st, 5 PM UTC) you can get it in a special Launch Week Bundle which contains the base game, as well as the “Azure Archives” Art Book and “Anthems of Crossbell Part II” Official Soundtrack. Please note that it is a time-limited offer and after that the Bundle won’t be available later on.Moreover, everyone who purchases The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure – Launch Week Bundle until March 21st, 5 PM UTC, will additionally receive a copy of Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator as a GOG-exclusive GIFT. This free game offer is a GOG-only initiative and is not affiliated with Trails to Azure.And if you’d like to get to know
The Legends of Heroes series better, there’s never been a better time than now, as we’ve also launched a special
Legends of Heroes Sale with discounts up to -60% which last until March 21st, 5 PM UTC. Check them out!
Since 1989 the series has seen numerous entries and spin-offs over the years, with different sub-series and story arcs within its large franchise. The Legend of Heroes games are known for their intricate, character-driven stories, and turn-based combat systems. They feature a rich fantasy world with a complex political backdrop and deep lore most often revolving around a group of characters on a journey and the relationships between them.
One of the most popular sub-series within the Legend of Heroes franchise is the Trails series, which consists of three different story arcs: the
Trails in the Sky series, the
Crossbell duology, and the
Trails of Cold Steel series. Each of these arcs takes place in the same fictional world of Zemuria and features interconnected storylines, characters, and events.
Trails from Zero and its direct sequel
Trails to Azure are a part of the Crossbell arc. In
Trails from Zero, the story takes place in the state of Crossbell, a prosperous region that has become a hotbed for political tension and corruption. The game follows the story of Lloyd Bannings, a member of the Crossbell Police Department's Special Support Section (SSS), and his team as they investigate a series of crimes and conspiracies throughout the city.
The game features the same turn-based battle system and world-building as other games in the Legend of Heroes series, but also introduces new gameplay elements such as the ability to swap party members during combat and a new crafting system. It also expands on the world and lore established in the Trails in the Sky series, and sets the stage for the events of
Trails to Azure.
In
Trails to Azure, the story continues from where
Trails from Zero left off and follows Lloyd Bannings and the Special Support Section (SSS) as they continue their investigations into the political and social issues plaguing the state of Crossbell. The story delves deeper into the conspiracies and conflicts surrounding the state's power players, including the influential organization called the "Gospel Plan."
Like other games in the Legend of Heroes series,
Trails to Azure features a turn-based battle system and focuses heavily on character development and world-building. The game also introduces new gameplay mechanics, such as the "Crossbell Archives" system which allows players to collect and read various reports and documents that provide additional insight into the game's story and world.
Trails to Azure was originally released in 2011 but not outside of Japan. It is highly regarded among fans of the Legend of Heroes series for its engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and intricate world-building and has also received praise for its improvements and refinements to the gameplay mechanics introduced in
Trails from Zero, as well as its attention to detail in presenting the various facets of Crossbell's society and politics.
We’re incredibly excited that the wait for the release is over and we can experience this gem of an RPG in its full glory. We would also like to invite you to join us during our release stream for
Trails to Azure, today (March 14th), at 8 PM UTC on our
Twitch Channel where Kaoji will jump right in to Special Support Section’s adventures!
Grab The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure – Launch Week Bundle with our GIFT, check out the Legends of Heroes Sale and embark on an incredible RPG adventure! 