The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

I know I haven’t spent much of the review discussing gameplay or other such merits that would help you decide whether The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie is worth your consumer dollars. To be blunt, I’ll reiterate from my opening paragraph: If you’re new to this series, then no. This is not the one to start with. If you’re a veteran you’re going to play it regardless of what I say, and you already know full well what it offers and what it plays like. However, what I do want to make clear is that I find The Legend of Heroes series as a whole to be a truly remarkable and creative…

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

9/10

I have a special RPG to share today because here's The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie; the culmination of an impeccable series.

Game Informeradmingi

8.75/10

For almost 20 years, Nihon Falcom has created one the richest ensembles of original characters, history, and politics in video games with The Legend of Heroes. Across three narrative arcs (and counting), I’ve explored myriad diverse locations, cultures, governments, and organizations, making the continent of Zemuria the most lived-in world I’ve ever experienced in the medium. Trails into Reverie, the latest entry in the long-running franchise, is a bittersweet culmination; I must potentially say goodbye to some of these characters for good after the series successfully captured my heart.

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

8/10

Trails into Reverie is an impressive send off to a series that does its best to deliver on fan expectations with characters, though an often generic and slow storyline does drag it down a bit.

Sirus GamingConrad Huang

8/10

When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.

eXputerAsad Ahmed

Despite its flaws, The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie excels in delivering a grand, poignant conclusion to a beloved series.

VGChartzThomas Froehlicher

7.5/10

Trails into Reverie is the all-star game of the series fans have been waiting for, but struggles to advance beyond that.At some point, NIS America seemed to be closing the gap between the Japanese and Western releases of [...]

WellPlayedNathan Hennessy

7/10

Positively overflowing with meaty, tactical combat and terrific character writing, Trails of Reverie is held back by its dated presentation and sky-high barrier to entry.

Twisted VoxelAli Haider

7/10

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie delivers an impressive finale to the Crossbell/Erebonia saga, offering a sophisticated narrative skillfully spread across three distinct story arcs and an ample cast.

COGConnectedNicola Kapron

70/100

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie is a fascinating game I wish I could recommend to everyone. Unfortunately, I can’t do that. This is not because Trails into Reverie is flawed–although it is. The problem is that this title is the tenth game in a series, and it tries to provide closure to everything that came before it.

Worth PlayingChris "Atom" DeAngelus

5/10

Three different legends are about to unfold! Determine the fates of Rean Schwarzer, Lloyd Bannings, and the mysterious “C” in this climactic chapter of The Legend of Heroes series.

StartMenuRuddy Celestial

Unscored

Over a decade of storytelling comes to a head in The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie. Ruddy Celestial takes a look at the latest NIS RPG.