Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: NIS America
Release date: July 7, 2023
Available on: Nintendo Switch (reviewed), PC, PS4, PS5
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie follows the cast of characters from earlier games five months after the Great Twilight. While familiarity with the Legends series will give you a better emotional tie to the characters, there is an extensive recap so newcomers can be brought up to speed.
PROS
Large cast of characters
Three main storylines with multiple endings
Good combat system
Lengthy campaign with well written story
Good art design
Choices have meaning
CONS
May be intimidating for newcomers
In game map can sometimes be confusing
In all, Trails Into Reverie is a fantastic JRPG, with plenty of playable characters and a well written story line with multiple endings. It can be daunting for newcomers to jump into, but an extensive recap does a great job bringing people up to speed. For those who are fans of the series, this is a must buy.
9.5/10 stars
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