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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero is the fourth installment in the main Trails series, serving as a direct sequel to the events of the Liberl arc and the beginning to the Crossbell arc. The game follows Lloyd Bannings and his colleagues Elie MacDowell, Randy Orlando, and Tio Plato. The four form the Special Support Section, a newly formed depa...
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- Released
- April 22, 2020
- Developer
- Nihon Falcom
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Trails from Zero is one of the most captivating RPGs, whose thoughtful use of setting and skillfully balanced storytelling make it a peer to the classics from the genre's golden age.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Hero is one of the best titles in the franchise and an incredibly well-made RPG overall. Experiencing the tale of the Special Support Section has never felt better, be it in terms of combat, writing, or presentation.
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.
After 12 long years, Trails from Zero is a classic RPG that was worth the wait. Fantastic characters, world building, and fun combat create another game in the franchise that will appeal to long time fans and newcomers alike.
It may have released a dozen years ago but The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero is finally available in the west and it's a great RPG.
If you played Trails of Cold Steel III and IV, The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero does a great job of filling in some of those story gaps. If you've never played a Legend of Heroes game, it's a great place for JRPG fans to start.Read More
“The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero puts together a politically engaging story, fun gameplay, and likable heroes into one epic RPG.”
Though Trails' usual splendor of combat options here should come as no surprise, what's striking with this year's remastering is how well this once portable-only entry has translated across to more modern-day portable screens alike. Improved textures, a modernized presentation and sensible quality-of-life inclusions are but the fitting accompaniment for one of the series' least talked-about entrants and now more than ever, deserving of recognition for how much, a decade-plus later, it gets right. How well this game's world-building on top of its gameplay has held up is praise in of itself, but...
Trails from Zero is kind of a miracle in its own right, the fact that we got a Western release after so many years, and that Trails from Azure is right around the corner, still feels surreal. But, for all its strengths, this is still a game from more than a decade ago, that was originally designed for the PSP. If you can get past that, then Trails from Zero won't disappoint, and whether you are a series veteran or a newcomer, it provides a wonderful world in which you can truly lose yourself for hours at a stretch.
Western fans of The Legend of Heroes can finally officially experience this amazing lynchpin entry of the series and how the Special Support Section came together!
Trails From Zero might be late to the scene but even now, Nihon Falcom's JRPG remains one of the best Trails games yet.
Even after waiting a whole decade for it, Trails of Zero feels completely worth it. The game helps bridge the gap between Trails In The Sky and Trails of Cold Steel. The story on its own still engrossed me into playing for hours wanting to do more. Doing the side-quests even gives plenty of more lore about your party to help you feel closer to them throughout your journey. The graphics may seem a bit dated, but to me, it felt like a pure reminder of how this game really existed in its era updated for modern players and as a result feels like an amazing remaster. The game is still worth the pri...