The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

Square-Enix fans would cry if they played this.

One of the best games ever! There's so much to do besides the main story as well. Also If your a fan of final fantasy your defintely going to love this game. They are a bit different however but this game has a special move element like tales of symphohia. It comes in handy every now and then. I really love the animation that comes with it, also love the markets and towns/cities, level design, and story. Every character has there own personality and the characters have there own systems and abiltiies/moves etc, etc. I personally prefered this game over some of the final fantasy games. I'd highly recommend this game, if your into RPGs/JRPGs, and games with a excellent story that offers additonial content like fishing etc etc.

Bought the game prior to the release of the remake and only got to play this now. Surprisingly the game has aged quite well.

So with the remakes of the Trails in the Sky series starting (FC is already out and very good, and SC is due out later this year and looks to be just as good so far), I decided to start fully playing through the entire Trails series, going back to the beginning. I had started them on the Vita and played through all of Sky FC, most of Sky SC, and then Cold Steel FC before life just got in the way and I put the series aside. Since then, I'd slowly accumulated them in my Steam library to support the devs and publishers - I want all the games like this to see international release. Why? Because they're amazing, and it all started here. Trails in the Sky make look dated, but its art style has aged fairly well, and the combat is still fun and can be challenging today. But that isn't what makes this game exceptional nor is it why it launched such a successful franchise for Falcom. What did? The STORY. The writing in Sky FC is some of the best world building and characterization you will find in any longform story anywhere, in any medium. The characters and what drives them forward through the plot to save the world remain relatable throughout. Special mention has to go to Estelle, one of the best written and developed characters in the history of gaming. I genuinely cared about the cast - heroes, villains, minor NPCs, all of them - and if the ending doesn't make you tear up then I'm not sure this genre is a good fit for you. It is a testament to the skill of the writing staff that they not only crafted a memorable cast for this first entry in a trilogy, but did it while also seeding the rest of the continent with other nations, other casts, that would grow into what has become quite possibly the greatest persistent RPG world without being an MMO. My only gripe is that playing it on a Steam Deck or ROG Ally Xbox can sometimes give you technical issues that are annoying because this game and its sequels are perfect for playing in bed when you should be trying to sleep. 9/10 go play this game or its remake right now.

This game is peak.

Absolutely fantastic. I have heard lots of good things about the trails series but most people used to call it's continuity it's strong point and how massive it's world is. But I was pleasantly suprised that even the first game has such depth to it. The characters move with their own will and you never feel like these are just "characters". The cast includes lots of likeable people. The story on this one, even though basic because it's from a long time ago, is still presented in such a way that you are always interested about what is happening. I read through every text in this game and it never disappointed with the information it gave. Music: Well, banger. It hits you when you don't see it coming. For the most part, the game as a normal soundtrack which you kinda flow with but on certain occassions they change the music to something else and that something else hits so hit it's crazy. Also, if you ever play this game, you ending music goes stupid, also relation to the intro was fantastic. Overall, fantastic game, I know why some people put this as their favourite game in the series. It's fantastic. Highly recommended.

Trails series are the ultimate 'comfort' JRPGs. While they can't boast super quirky gameplay that changes and evolves dramatically with each iteration, or some kind of crazy unique universe the games are set it, the impression is carefuly crafted and preserved across all of the series' titles. The visuals, soundtrack, combat design - you've played one game and you more or less know what you're getting into, but this familiarity never feels stale or boring, thanks to the series' rich lore and attention to details. As a player, you immediately get immersed in this universe that feels very lived-in and cozy, and follow the characters' journey with interest. I'd say the game suffers a bit from the 'quirky translation' curse, but one can treat it as a product of its time... Any kind of international release is better than none, right? Whenever I want to feel the comfort of hanging out with an old, trusty friend, I always come back to this title.