The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 21, 2016
    100
    Just like Trails of Cold Steel before it, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II is an excellent game, and a fitting second act after the first game’s exquisite setup. I can’t recommend it highly enough – just make sure you play Cold Steel first, otherwise you’ll miss so much of what this game has to offer.
  2. ZTGD
    Sep 6, 2016
    95
    Trails of Cold Steel II delivers in every front that truly matters. The deep, enjoyable combat engine of the original is further improved with the inclusion of new mechanics and a larger roster of playable characters. The overarching storyline and characters grabbed my attention from the very beginning and hasn’t let go even now, long after the credits have rolled. It’s a game that deserves to be on the radar of everyone who has ever in their lifetime enjoyed a single JRPG – just be sure to play the original first.
  3. Meristation
    Nov 16, 2016
    88
    The Legend of Heroes Trails of The Cold Steel II It arrives demonstrating that the formula of Falcom continues working almost to the perfection.
  5. We Got This Covered
    Sep 10, 2016
    80
    The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel II is a content-rich adventure that mixes excellent JRPG mechanics with wonderfully scripted character relationships. For those unfamiliar with the series, though, it may be best to start with the original.

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 119 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 119
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 119
  3. Negative: 17 out of 119
  1. Woad_Brah
    Dec 28, 2016
    10
    The best JRPG released in 2016! Yes, it's even better than FFXV (which is also terrific)!

    Buy this! Support the devs so they can release    The best JRPG released in 2016! Yes, it's even better than FFXV (which is also terrific)!

    Buy this! Support the devs so they can release the 3rd game on PS4!    … Full Review »
  2. Nagido
    Nov 29, 2016
    9
    Trails of Cold Steel II isn't a perfect game by any means and it isn't a game that will suit every taste either, but it definitely is one ofTrails of Cold Steel II isn't a perfect game by any means and it isn't a game that will suit every taste either, but it definitely is one of the best J-RPGs (along the other The Legend of Heroes games) of the last few years with tons of content (I am at 100+ hours and am not done yet) cool systems, good story and characters, tons of side quests, fun mini games a.s.o. ... One of the series biggest strengths lies in how it is connected with the other The Legend of Heroes games, meaning that having played Trails in the Sky for instance really adds to the overall experience. Honestly, the world is great.
    My only real gripe are the many, many cringe-worthy lines of dialog delivered by some of the main cast. It's not the worst I have seen in Japanese media but I can't help but think "no one would ever say something like that!" It never kept me from playing, though I do think it did somewhat harm certain scenes that could otherwise have had a much stronger emotional impact ...
    Bottom line? It's a great game and anyone who enjoyed Trails of Cold Steel 1 should enjoy the second installment just as much.    … Full Review »
  3. chronofantasy
    Nov 20, 2016
    10
    It's a bit different from the first Trails of Cold Steel game, but the story continues on right from the first one. You should play the firstIt's a bit different from the first Trails of Cold Steel game, but the story continues on right from the first one. You should play the first one before you play the second one. Personally I prefer the first one, but this one also has a lot to it in terms of making new story discoveries and going to several new areas.

    It's a bit of a mash-up between suikoden, persona, Final Fantasy, and other classic JRPGs. There's some new added battle features added in, and there's new mini games. In act 2, about 2/3rd through the game, you gather students to join you, but they do not fight with you, but they have their own small part to play in the game.

    The soundtrack and animation is beautiful, and the story is great. The game itself has at least 50 to 60 or more hours worth of gameplay, and there's replay value in the game.

    This game as well as the other Trails games is a definite recommend for a modern JRPG. There's also fast travel and retry for failed battles for the lazy gamers.    … Full Review »
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