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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon

Nihon Falcom β€’ NIS America, Inc.

PC

"Unite three legends and breach the sky to uncover Zemuria's ultimate secret."

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About

The fate of the continent hangs in the balance in this milestone RPG that shifts the series from industrial intrigue to sci-fi mystery. Centered around the Calvard Republic's groundbreaking space program, the narrative weaves together the paths of three distinct protagonists as they race to uncover the truth behind the world's technological singularity.

Story

Set against the backdrop of the world's first manned space flight, the story moves beyond political warfare into the realm of cosmic discovery. You control Van Arkride, alongside returning veterans Rean Schwarzer and Kevin Graham, navigating separate story arcs that converge into a revelation-heavy climax involving the very nature of the world.

Gameplay

Experience the pinnacle of Falcom's RPG design with a refined hybrid system that transitions seamlessly between real-time field action and tactical turn-based command battles. Master the new 'ZOC' (Zone of Control) mechanics to manipulate time, utilize the Shard Boost system for devastating combos, and deploy S-Rank ultimates to turn the tide against massive foes.

Key Features

  • 1Triple Protagonist Narrative (Van, Rean, Kevin)
  • 2Seamless Hybrid Action/Turn-Based Combat
  • 3Grim Garten: A deep virtual dungeon with gacha-style rewards
  • 4New 'Awakening' and 'Z.O.C.' battle mechanics
  • 5Alignment System (Law, Gray, Chaos) affecting choices
  • 6Comprehensive 'Topic' system for unlocking lore
  • 7Rich social simulation via Connection Events

Highlights

First-ever space program narrative in the franchiseReunites major heroes from previous storylinesOver 100 hours of playable contentFlashy high-speed battles with 'Quick Arts'Massive roster of playable characters

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Best-in-class hybrid combat flow
  • +Satisfying narrative convergence for long-time fans
  • +Deep optional content and customization in Grim Garten
  • +Excellent soundtrack and voice acting

Cons

  • -Field battles can feel simplistic compared to command mode
  • -Cliffhanger ending may be divisive for some
  • -Grim Garten progression can feel grind-heavy

Game Ratings

Story Depth9/10

Massive lore implications spanning the whole series

Combat Flow10/10

Perfected mix of action and turn-based strategy

Content Volume10/10

100+ hours including Grim Garten

Visual Style8/10

Stylish anime aesthetics with flashy effects

Accessibility7/10

Complex mechanics that reward system mastery

Who Will Enjoy This?

Lore Historians50%

Fans here to see how the saga connects

Combat Optimizers30%

Players who love breaking game mechanics

Anime RPG Fans20%

Enjoyers of flashy visuals and character drama

Similar To

Hybrid Combat

Metaphor: ReFantazio

85%

match

Social/Calendar

Persona 5 Royal

60%

match

Action RPG Feel

Tales of Arise

70%

match

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

Features the long-awaited return of Kevin Graham as a main character

The 'Grim Garten' allows for 'Dream Team' parties impossible in the canon story

Marks a thematic shift from industrial fantasy to science-fantasy space travel

Contains narrative threads pulling from every game since 'Trails in the Sky'

Latest Updates & Events

DLC

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon - Featured on Steam

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is currently featured on the Steam store!

β€’Featured on Steam
β€’Windows
β€œRefines a battle system that was already a lot of fun, offering a better balance than similar titles.”— Critical Reception
β€œA satisfying narrative arc that weaves multiple protagonist paths together effectively.”— Game Reviews

Game Ratings

Story Depth9/10

Massive lore implications spanning the whole series

Combat Flow10/10

Perfected mix of action and turn-based strategy

Content Volume10/10

100+ hours including Grim Garten

Visual Style8/10

Stylish anime aesthetics with flashy effects

Accessibility7/10

Complex mechanics that reward system mastery

Who Will Enjoy This?

Lore Historians50%

Fans here to see how the saga connects

Combat Optimizers30%

Players who love breaking game mechanics

Anime RPG Fans20%

Enjoyers of flashy visuals and character drama

Similar To

Metaphor: ReFantazio
Hybrid Combat
Similarity
85%
Persona 5 Royal
Social/Calendar
Similarity
60%
Tales of Arise
Action RPG Feel
Similarity
70%

πŸ’‘ Did You Know?

Features the long-awaited return of Kevin Graham as a main character

The 'Grim Garten' allows for 'Dream Team' parties impossible in the canon story

Marks a thematic shift from industrial fantasy to science-fantasy space travel

Contains narrative threads pulling from every game since 'Trails in the Sky'

Latest Updates & Events

DLC

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon - Featured on Steam

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is currently featured on the Steam store!

Featured on SteamWindows

The Calvard Arc

Game Details

Developer
Nihon Falcom
Platforms
PC
Genres
JRPG, Action +1
Atmosphere
epic

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