The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

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  • Summary: The end of the civil war led to the turning point of a new era for the Erebonian Empire. Centering on Rean Schwarzer as the Ashen Chevalier, the young man who came to be seen as a hero within the country, a new story of young heroes will unfold.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. RPGamer
    Oct 15, 2019
    100
    Minus needing an entire further game to get to the saga’s full conclusion, Trails of Cold Steel III is everything I want from an RPG with a world that fully sucks players in, amazing music and locations in which one can just sit and relax, and a twisting and fascinating story involving incredibly deep characters that are easy to get attached to. Erebonia once again gets some fantastic attention to detail that really brings its complex story and people to life, as the many threads that have been introduced throughout the series further intertwine and begin coming to a head. Combined with a further improved combat system and further quality-of-life improvements, it marks yet another step up for the rightly beloved series. Now all that’s left is just the agonising wait for the fourth and final part of the Cold Steel saga to see how it all ends.
  2. GameOver.gr
    Oct 18, 2019
    90
    The latest entry in the Trails Series offers an excellent continuation of the saga, which presents a great escalation of the story, accompanied by new and old well-developed characters from the series.
  3. We Got This Covered
    Oct 31, 2019
    90
    Nihon Falcom has delivered yet another stellar entry in the Trails of Cold Steel series. If you're a newcomer, you'll need to start at the beginning to genuinely appreciate the whole package. However, if you're a long-time fan of the franchise, then you'll love every thrilling second of it.
  4. Wccftech
    Oct 28, 2019
    85
    With its solid gameplay mechanics, excellent world-building and character development, The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel III is an excellent Japanese role-playing and a more than worthy new entry in the long-running series. Some small flaws like slow pacing do not impact the experience as much as the lack of knowledge about the entire series do, which lessens the impact of several events and plot development. This makes Trails of Cold Steel III a game that must be played only after the previous two entries in the series have been completed.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 18, 2019
    80
    In between setting off on field expeditions, where you assist Erebonia’s inhabitants by taking on quests, you learn more about your students and colleagues by helping them out at the school. Narrative is still the focus, and with a dizzying amount of dialogue for even minor characters it manages to feel epic and sweeping and personal and intimate all at the same time. [Issue#169, p.84]
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  6. Twinfinite
    Oct 15, 2019
    80
    If you are a JRPG fan, this series is a must-play. It’s one of the strongest running, second only to Persona in my opinion. It’s funny, charming, engaging, and occasionally heartbreaking. And it’s absolutely worth the investment.
  7. GameGrin
    Oct 23, 2019
    60
    If you are already into the series then it is likely you will already know whether or not you’re getting this game. If you are not, I wouldn’t recommend you start here unless you like hours of frustrating dialogue with no pay off.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 41
  3. Negative: 2 out of 41
  1. Tekachi
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    This game keeps on doing what has made this such a beloved and cared franchise. The continuous development and growth of the characters,This game keeps on doing what has made this such a beloved and cared franchise. The continuous development and growth of the characters, either npcs or playable as well as the ever expanding world and lore keeps on giving you the sense of a living and breathing world that keeps on aging with each entry making you feel a part of it.… Expand
  2. Hitsu1998
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    A worthy sequel to one of my favorite JRPG of this generation! Hopefully we could also get the fourth game next year.
  4. DIVIDEAD
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Terrific game. Falcom are the kings of RPGs. It does help to have played other games in the series, but its wholly enjoyable on its own.
  5. gcar4525
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    Lives up to the series' sterling reputation. NIS America did a decent job of taking over localization, which should come as a relief to series fans.
  6. SleepyMayo
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    While i do find the story to be slow-paced in the beginning, but i still thoroughly enjoyed all of the moments from this game. Seeing how ReanWhile i do find the story to be slow-paced in the beginning, but i still thoroughly enjoyed all of the moments from this game. Seeing how Rean matured a lot from these past few years and become a great instructor for the new Class VII is such a joy. Almost everything about this game is just a step-up from the previous title and the perfect example of a true JRPG. Definitely can't wait to see more of what this series has to offer in the future.… Expand
  7. tripplen
    Oct 22, 2019
    9
    A well made sequel with enough changes to keep long time fans engaged. It highly recommended that newcomers to the series to at least play theA well made sequel with enough changes to keep long time fans engaged. It highly recommended that newcomers to the series to at least play the first two games before digging into this one as there is a lot of details the game kinda assumes you know. Definitely not perfect because newcomers get shafted but definitely one of the better JRPGs out.… Expand
  8. Ikrus
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    Why do Falcom & XSEED Games continuously put out games with heavy undertones and straight up scenes of sexual assault in their games and brushWhy do Falcom & XSEED Games continuously put out games with heavy undertones and straight up scenes of sexual assault in their games and brush it off as comedy? I've seen people call this Japanese humor and what not, but cultures and mindsets should always be challenged and made more accessible to all groups of people.… Expand

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