The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

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  • Summary: The Crossbell State, located in western Zemlya--

    Once the site of fierce territorial battles, it has since developed into one of the continent's leading trade and financial centers. However, pressure from the Erebonian Empire and the Calvard Republic is steadily increasing. While corrupt    The Crossbell State, located in western Zemlya--

    Once the site of fierce territorial battles, it has since developed into one of the continent's leading trade and financial centers.

    However, pressure from the Erebonian Empire and the Calvard Republic is steadily increasing. While corrupt officials from both sides remain locked in political disputes, the mafia and underground criminal organizations are preparing to start a war.

    In the midst of all this chaos, the Crossbell Police Department has lost the trust of its people.

    Among them are Lloyd Bannings, a rookie agent,
    Elie MacDowell, granddaughter of Crossbell's mayor,
    Tio Plato, a young sorcereress who wields an orbal staff,
    and Randy Orlando, a former security guard.

    The foursome are assigned to a new department, the Special Support Section, where they are left with no choice but to join forces in the face of adversity.

    This is a story about four unlikely heroes fighting to overcome the walls defining their way of life.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 23, 2022
    100
    As one chapter in something that is almost experimental for video games – a genuine epic, spanning decades of game development, a half dozen consoles, and a dozen titles – Trails From Zero is a very fine entry indeed. The rich complexities of the narrative engage the brain, while the charming writing and characterisation also make for an entertaining experience. The story is everything to this series, so it’s just as well that is spot on, though thankfully the combat is enjoyable in its own right, and it’s all backed by excellent aesthetics. If you are new to The Legend Of Heroes, this isn’t a bad place to start. If you’re a veteran of the series you must surely love how one of the best games in the series has finally got the full localisation it always deserved.
  2. Inverse
    Sep 21, 2022
    90
    Trails From Zero is an exceptional JRPG that feels like it’s cut from the same cloth as the golden era of the genre when games like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VII were released. Its deep and complex narrative has a strong sense of mystery and isn’t afraid to dive into tough topics, all of which make the setting of Crossbell feel that much more realistic. An integral part of this experience is the translation work from the fan group The Geofront, and it’s easy to see how the success story of Trails From Zero could serve as a blueprint for bringing even more forgotten JRPGs to the West.
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 9, 2022
    90
    If you're a fan of JRPGs, enjoy deep interconnected stories and interesting characters, give Trails from Zero a try. There are no more barriers in your way! [Issue #62 – November/December 2022, p. 71]
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  4. Hobby Consolas
    Sep 20, 2022
    84
    Trails from Zero may feel a little bit outdated in some areas, like technical aspects or some design choices, but it's a little RPG gem to be discovered, thanks to the superb script and story, that match with an interesting world. If you can overcome it's slow pace and repetitive chores, you'll enjoy a wonderful adventure.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 20, 2022
    80
    The Legend of Heroes:Trails From Zero comes to the west for the first time since its original release on the PSP in 2010. A great remaster work covers textures, sprites, aspect ratio, frame-rate pop-in and obviously resolution. The game is smooth to play and gameplay aids help users to bypass long dialogues and accelerate battle encounters. A deep crafting system and a great story make this classic still enjoyable nowadays.
  6. Hey Poor Player
    Sep 25, 2022
    80
    Even after more than a decade, The Legend of Heroes: Trails From Zero is an RPG well worth the time of fans of its series and newcomers alike. A great cast of characters and an interesting story, along with a ton of quality of life improvements, make this still feel as modern as anything coming out today. While the main plot could have come into focus a bit sooner, and I do wish that the return of some beloved characters hadn’t come at the expense of our core cast, I’m already excited for the next chapter, Trails to Azure, which is set to release next year.
  7. Cubed3
    May 30, 2023
    80
    Not being content with being one of the most soulless products released under the Warner Bros. label, it is also extremely underwhelming from a technical point of view. Gotham Knights was originally developed as a multi-gen title, but PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions got cancelled. Despite this, the visuals underwhelm and fail to impress and manage to look worse than the last major Batman instalment released seven years prior. Capping at a mere 30fps might be excusable if this boasted the most cutting edge visuals on the market, but it manages to look cheap and dated. For a AAA production from Warner Bros., this should have been a visual tour de force, with top writing talent, and have evolved the gameplay to compete with its contemporaries. Maybe it can be salvaged over time with updates, but currently it's one of the most droll and sloppily designed triple-A products of 2022.

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  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Sribandit
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Mi prota de trails of favorito.
    Si no has jugado Trails from Sky aún podrías disfrutar este juego, pero te aporta mucho porque hay un cierre    Mi prota de trails of favorito.
    Si no has jugado Trails from Sky aún podrías disfrutar este juego, pero te aporta mucho porque hay un cierre de trama en este juego correspondiente a los juegos anteriores.

    Si es tu primer RPG de Trails Of
    Batallas por turnos divertidas
    Trama divertida, es decir, se toman en serio lo que deben tomarse en serio, pero tiene sus momentos cómicos, bien aplicados, es un anime hecho videojuego, pero sin abusar, hay temas oscuros que podrían olvidarse, pero genuinamente esta pasando cosas oscuras detrás de su portada linda y soleada.

    Trails of es la mejor SAGA Rpg, ningún juego es malo, y todos están conectados, como saga es imprescindible.    … Expand
  2. Sebastianrean
    Sep 29, 2022
    10
    Es un agrado ver por fin los capítulos de Crossbell en occidente, ademas de ser un gran punto de partida para quienes se animen a entrar en la serie
  4. magicman420
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    Excellent game. Durante and his team went off and did a fantastic job helping with the official translation. The Switch version is especiallyExcellent game. Durante and his team went off and did a fantastic job helping with the official translation. The Switch version is especially beautiful, on the go or docked, a good mix of modern and old school vibes. Can’t wait for the next edition of this series, one barrier at a time!! :’))… Expand
  5. Alaamak
    Oct 6, 2022
    9
    Worth every penny you spend on it . Just like the other Trails series the battle system is nice . The story is rich and the graphic style ofWorth every penny you spend on it . Just like the other Trails series the battle system is nice . The story is rich and the graphic style of the game is great for any one who played JRPGs back in the day of PS1, PS2 and other handheld system . For any one new to JRPGs you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  6. PMG-Writer
    Oct 3, 2022
    8
    With "The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero", fans get a good remake of the series on the Nintendo Switch. The story is exciting and theWith "The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero", fans get a good remake of the series on the Nintendo Switch. The story is exciting and the cutscenes are particularly impressive. In addition, there is an interesting battle system and a great sound throughout the game. The various tasks and missions are also fun nowadays and drive you pleasantly through the game. On the whole, The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero is a good remake of the series.… Expand
  7. Nintendist
    Oct 23, 2022
    0
    this game its not good. too much anooying and the soundtrack is terrible. insane

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