![]() ![]() Randy’s irreverent character in particular shines brightly in the title, though all characters have plenty of witty dialogue, and the game is buoyed by a well-written localization. There’s oodles of plot to soak up in the game, especially if the player is patient enough to seek it all out, as even seemingly chance encounters with random NPCs may end up heralding major story arcs in future Cold Steel titles. The building political tensions, both national and in the greater world, are masterfully weaved into the overall storytelling. The story, which features plenty of references to and cameos from Trails in the Sky, is anchored to a time of transition, where a small state, rich with natural resources, sits between two larger nations, both actively seeking to control it. Trails from Zero spares no time introducing players to the core members of the cast, four Crossbell City police officers which comprise the Special Support Section, who quickly form a tight-knit team. Though the age of the game is evident, and the gameplay can sometimes feel like a long chain of fetch quests, there’s plenty of charming characters and interesting plot to buoy along players that are already invested in the grand worldbuilding Nihon Falcom has put on offer through the series. ![]() Sitting between the three Trails in the Sky games and the four Trails of Cold Steel entries, the Crossbell arc, which includes The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, bridges the two stories together and provides much-needed continuity to the series. ![]() Thankfully, some recent ports can help RPGamers catch up on an important story arc. The Legend of Heroes has been on quite a journey, spanning across multiple platforms and publishers, which has resulted in a slightly fragmented story. ![]()
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