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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is the first installment in the main Trails series, serving as the beginning to the Liberl arc and the series as a whole. The game follows protagonists Estelle Bright and her adopted brother Joshua, who journey through the country of Liberl to train to become senior Bracers, members of a non-government multin...
Details
- Released
- June 24, 2004
- Developer
- Nihon Falcom
- Publisher
- Nihon Falcom, XSEED Games, Ghostlight Ltd., Marvelous USA, Inc.
- Platforms
- PC
How it plays
Time to beat · 3 player times (IGDB)
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
Trails beyond the Horizon is a modern-day masterpiece of a RPG that elevates the Trails franchise thematically with its story and structurally with its superb gameplay. The time investment pays off with many big reveals and lore drops that fans have been waiting for, along with unexpected ones. With a slew of quality-of-life improvements, meaningful new gameplay features, and a memorable and emotional story, Trails beyond the Horizon is a cut above many RPGs in the industry.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a stellar remake, staying true to the heart of what made the original so special, while adding on elements that just fit perfectly.
This localized release has been an incredible labour of love, but it feels like it was all worthwhile - this is a modern classic in waiting.
Some players will be incredibly put off by the games slow pace, but for those who give it a chance, you’ll find what I believe to be one of the best stories in video games of recent memory. Even if you have to seek it out on PSP, it is most definitely a game worth your time.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is finally available to western audiences and it's one incredible RPG so let's take off. Noice!
Long Roads, converging fates, and a world in transition.
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.
A celestial payoff for the Zemurian faithful, Beyond the Horizon masterfully weaves a decade of threads into a slick, dual-mode tapestry.
The very first entry of Falcom's epic JRPG saga has been remade to glowing modern standards while faithfully preserving the original story
This series has grown into one of the deepest and most convoluted universes I've ever adventured through, but that doesn't prevent The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon from being an enjoyable game with many rewards for those who've been following along.Read More