Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter - Review

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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Review

It Takes A Village

The art of conversation is often ignored in video games.  NPCs repeat the same dialogue, either hints of the next quest, or a quick line about current events.  Not so with Nihon Falcom’s The Legend of Heroes franchise, which among its many accolades boasts worldbuilding on an intricate level rarely seen in RPGs. The sheer depth to worldbuilding, with how every bit of plot progression leads to every NPC having something to say is staggering.  This makes revisiting Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, as the start of such a rich story filled with foreshadowing, so interesting with the benefit of hindsight.  Adding new dimensions to the combat, with action elements to blend with the traditional turn-based, as well as redone visuals and voice acting, all reminiscent of the newer Legend of Heroes titles, breathes new depth into the start of Nihon Falcom’s storied franchise.

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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a wonderful remake where it is easy to see how much the team cares about the story and characters.  Little touches in the revamped visuals and voice work add a vibrancy to the adventure that is much appreciated.  This vibrancy loses some luster with an uneven pacing that highlights far too many meandering moments at the speed of everyday life, though it does build to just as many unforgettable crescendos of incredible storytelling.  The hybrid action system, combined with the orbal arts system, adds a variety to combat that makes it enjoyable throughout.  Altogether, the best and worst of deep worldbuilding are in full display and makes for a delightful re-entry into this long running franchise.

Score: 4/5

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