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A thread to discuss the Trails Series of video games (known in Japan as the Kiseki series). Adaptations of the games are also on-topic.

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(I searched forum titles several times, but did not find a thread for this game. If I missed it, remove this topic.)

There hasn't been much good news in months for people who want more Legend Of Heroes VI in English. Xseed has apparently been translating the second installment for PSP, but no release date yet, and they apparently have not had much sales success. Meanwhile, there have been no official statements about releasing the Windows versions in English.

But thanks to this Andriasang article, I learned that Aeria Games (best known for MMORPGs) plans to release the Trails in the Sky trilogy internationally on smartphones. Some online and social functions will be added to the basic gameplay. No clear indication of what international smartphone platforms just yet.

Edited by Mrph1 on May 13th 2024 at 3:27:09 PM

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4426: Nov 15th 2023 at 7:17:26 PM

Ah..... how bad is the OVA?

Edited by RedHunter543 on Nov 15th 2023 at 11:17:38 PM

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#4427: Nov 15th 2023 at 7:20:33 PM

Honestly knowing Olivert as he is adds to the experience of Sky IMO. Its so much fun knowing who he is with the actions he is up to.

And I do heavily recommend Sky, it is sooooooo good. You can usually find them rather cheap on Steam or GOG.

[up] The OVA is a cliffnotes version of the second game's first uhh 7 chapters. It spoils like everything with zero impact the games had. It also spoils the hell out of the first game.

Edited by Memers on Nov 15th 2023 at 7:21:44 AM

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4428: Nov 15th 2023 at 7:31:20 PM

I don’t doubt it’s good, but the problem is the time.

I barely have enough time to play Cold Steel 1.[lol]

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#4429: Nov 15th 2023 at 7:38:14 PM

insert Persona 5 take your time image here

darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#4430: Nov 15th 2023 at 11:28:00 PM

Sky's still not been topped in terms of character development and making impactful moments first and foremost, though Kuro's trying hard. There's still a ton of characters that haven't made a return after 9 games I desperately want back.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4431: Nov 16th 2023 at 2:38:07 AM

Alright, it's time to provide security for the parade. But I'm sure with how powerful and efficient the Imperial military is, nothing bad can happen right? This is the greatest country in the world and it's highschoolers are providing reserve security, surely nothing can go wrong.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4432: Nov 16th 2023 at 6:06:16 AM

Well that went to hell fast, I suddenly remembered everything the moment the fountains overflew.

Bro, Patrick thinks he's a main character. HAHAHAHAHAAH!

Can't tell who is dumber, Class VII for just STANDING THERE while G plays his demonic flute, or G for just STANDING THERE instead of getting the hell out of there with the valuable hostages.

Sara: Remember, the safety of the hostages are top priority.

Fie: "Fires lightning near the hostages, and shoots a volley at another hostage taker." K.

And totally not Crow makes his entrance along with his lackeys. I forgot how cool his weapon was. Gonna be honest, I was suprised as hell when Crow turned out to be C. Kid me had this wacky theory that C was actually Chancellor Osborne pulling one hell of a false flag operation.

Speaking of, Class VII formally meets the Chancellor after the debriefing, and the game plays some villain sounding music when he shows up. Dude looks so evil.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2351.png

So wait, are Osborne and Sara characters from previous games? Anyway so Rean's heart reacts strangely to him. Seems they have some kind of connection.

But I forgot the big event that happened with Osborne, there was something major that happened to him and it involved Vita. Hmmmmm.......

Osborne: Class VII, a word of advice. The cunning warrior attacks neither body nor mind. This C must be educated, instruct him in the matters of loss, make him wish he were dead.

Rean: How?

Osborne: THE HEART SCHWARZER!!!!! First you should attack his heart.

Rean:....

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#4433: Nov 16th 2023 at 7:20:12 AM

Sara is new in Cold Steel.

The 'Incidents' she was involved in and reference happened in the background in Sky, the whole thing is played down there so much that the only way to find out what happened before Sara is to read an overview report in Sky 3rd. So its pretty much new information.

Osborne however, yeah he has made previous appearances. Any predictions you might have on those are probably spot on.

darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#4434: Nov 16th 2023 at 7:22:47 PM

He's been seen or referenced in every game up to that point at least once.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4435: Nov 16th 2023 at 11:56:31 PM

That kind of gives chancellor Norman Osborne some major cred as a villain.

Now I’m curious if it’s C who wins the conflict or Osborne. I love these evil vs evil fights.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
MisterTambourineMan Unbeugsame Klinge from Under a tree Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Browsing the selection
Unbeugsame Klinge
#4436: Nov 17th 2023 at 3:47:07 AM

[up] Out of curiosity, how much do you remember about the end of the game?

Nach jeder Ebbe kommt die Flut.
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4437: Nov 17th 2023 at 3:57:28 AM

Crow beat the shit out of Rean and he had to flee. There's some blue thing I vaguely remember.

That's all I know.

Edited by RedHunter543 on Nov 17th 2023 at 7:57:48 PM

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4438: Nov 17th 2023 at 4:39:43 AM

So I looked up what games Crossbell was in because it sounded interesting according to the library, and the game sounds like my jam.

It's set mostly in the city of Crossbell, there's all sorts of crime, conspiracies, and detective work apparently.

How do people here feel about that duology?

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#4439: Nov 17th 2023 at 4:51:21 AM

[up] Pretty good. Zero is fairly relaxed (until the end) as you settle into the role of the SSS. Azure, meanwhile, has higher stakes and more intense story moments.

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4440: Nov 17th 2023 at 4:52:58 AM

I'm curious as to how the bank of Crossbell fits into the plot. Like for some reason, the books in the library got me interested in it, and the fact they fund theme parks sounds suspicious to me.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#4441: Nov 17th 2023 at 5:17:34 AM

The Crossbell duology is REALLY good, it just took forever to get an English release. Thankfully we did get a release and it exceeded Falcom’s expectations as Reverie is both Cold Steel 5 AND Crossbell 3… you really needed to play Crossbell for it.

Zero and the first half Azure takes place concurrently with Cold Steel 1.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4442: Nov 17th 2023 at 5:21:48 AM

Really now? Guess I'd better add them to my to play list.

I gotta say, your enthusiasm for the games is very infectious. And I mean that in a good way.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#4443: Nov 17th 2023 at 5:57:20 AM

Trails is my fav traditional RPG series these days, slimpicking for choices but still. Love reading about / watching people playing, as they say in XIV… I am a MSQ Vampire.

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#4444: Nov 17th 2023 at 10:27:20 AM

[up][up]Once you're done with Cold Steel (or Cold Steel 2), I definitely recommend going back and playing the Sky trilogy and the Crossbell duology.

Definitely before moving on to Cold Steel 3, at least. That's when it starts turning into the Avengers: Infinity War of the series.

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4445: Nov 17th 2023 at 11:19:33 AM

I'm not sure if I have time for the Sky games but the Crossbell games do sound interesting to me, like I said, I'm intrigued by the ide of an RPG being set mostly in a city full of conspiracies. Plus they are a duology, so that helps it feel less intimidating.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4446: Nov 17th 2023 at 2:47:45 PM

Wait, important question, there's no adopted siblings in the Crossbell games right?

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MisterTambourineMan Unbeugsame Klinge from Under a tree Since: Jun, 2017 Relationship Status: Browsing the selection
Unbeugsame Klinge
#4447: Nov 17th 2023 at 2:52:09 PM

I don't think there are.

The "main" couple is Lloyd and Ellie, and they hadn't even met before the start of Zero.

Nach jeder Ebbe kommt die Flut.
Ayumi-chan 3rd happiest man in Connecticut from Iacon City (Experienced Trainee) Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
3rd happiest man in Connecticut
#4448: Nov 17th 2023 at 2:53:05 PM

[up][up] Nope! Through protagonist Lloyd has a surrogate older sister who was his late older brothers fiancée.

Edited by Ayumi-chan on Nov 17th 2023 at 6:53:32 PM

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#4449: Nov 17th 2023 at 2:53:36 PM

Good, no pseudo incest.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
32ndfreeze Since: Mar, 2012
#4450: Nov 17th 2023 at 2:53:57 PM

For what its worth the Sky games are shorter than the Cold Steel ones, meaning all of the Sky games are roughly as long as CS I & II.

My times were:

Sky FC 38, Sky SC 53, 3rd 35 for a total of 126 hours.

While Cold Steel I + II took me roughly 60 hours each.


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