The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
March 14, 2023
Following the events of Trails from Zero, the Special Support Section find themselves with new members and new duties. However, rising tensions in Crossbell along with pressure from two neighboring political powers threaten both the safety of their home, as well as the integrity of their team. About The story …
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"A somewhat fair version of the second part of a mythical JRPG. Its greatest virtue is that we can finally play it in our territory, but it would need more work to not feel so out of time."
Read original review"If you enjoyed Trails from Zero then naturally, The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure should be next on your list of games to play. With its familiar world, cast of characters, and gameplay albeit with a few minor twists; …"
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80.0
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Azure takes everything that&s;s excellent about Zero and runs a marathon with it. It&s;s one of the best-paced games in the series, with some of the best characters, best music, and easily the best …"
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails To Azure offers a rich narrative and engaging characters, with commendable English localization. Despite an outdated combat system, the game remains engaging due to varied attack options. It improves on its predecessor with a fast …"
Read original review"Despite the years that have passed, from a playful and narrative point of view The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure still defends itself well, and today as then it tells one of the most mature and engaging stories that …"
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"Trails to Azure is quite possibly the best entry in the Trails series and a must-have for fans."
Read original review"If you’re a fan of the Trails series and are wanting a complete look at the world in the franchise, The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is an unmissable stop. Despite being based on a decade-old handheld title, the …"
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is nothing short of an epic RPG story. It&s;s not as good an onboarding point for the greater series as its predecessor Trails From Zero was, but that cost just means bigger ambition …"
Read original review"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."
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"Trails to Azure is an easy recommendation, even if it’s an old game for $50. You just need to have played everything else, which admittedly is quite the undertaking in its own right."
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure has a lot going for it, but even more holding it back. The story and characters are mostly fantastic, but the game does so much to get in the way of enjoying it …"
Read original review"A must-have sequel for those who played Trails from Zero. The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is charming despite accusing the passage of time. Something that you will not take into account once you return to immerse yourself in …"
Read original review"Despite setting some downward trends for the future, Trails to Azure brings a satisfying conclusion to the Crossbell arc."
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"undefined.It might be tempting to skip Trails to Azure, but even set apart from the exceedingly large franchise it&s;s still another great RPG for the Switch. I&s;m looking forward to possibly replaying it with more knowledge of the events and …"
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"it&s;s not necessarily the best entry point in the series for new players, but it&s;s a satisfying conclusion to that arc for fans, and it&s;s a darn good RPG altogether."
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure brings the Crossbell duology to a magnificent close, setting the stage for the next chapters in the Trails saga. With its arrival in the West, fans finally have all the main games in …"
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure closes Crossbell&s;s arc within The Legend of Heroes franchise and surpasses its previous installment, The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, in practically everything, anyway you can&s;t understand one without another and it …"
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is easily one of the best entries in the franchise. A compelling heart-wrenching story is made better with excellent character writing and world-building, while the fun combat system keeps the best elements from …"
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"Trails to Azure is an engrossing political RPG with a fantastic story and engaging gameplay."
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"This is just the seconda half of the same game played six months ago on the same platform, and, as such, si a solid and perfectly enjoyable old style JRPG with some rough edges and little courage. If you love …"
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is an incredibly strong RPG with phenomenal pacing, characters, and combat, but it also relies so much on the player’s connection to the previous game. I can’t in good conscience say anyone should …"
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"Trails to Azure is an important second entry to the Crossbell saga, adding some neat touches and forming two parts of a whole with Trails From Zero."
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"With an unforgettable cast of characters, enthralling story and a deep, enjoyable combat system, Trails to Azure is truly the full package. It’s not just one of my favorite games in the long running Legend of Heroes series, but one …"
Read original review"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is like a time capsule for fans of classic JRPGs. From its retro aesthetic to its turn-based combat, it harkens to a time that some might consider the golden age of the genre. …"
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"Occasionally let down by a PS4 release that unlike its Switch and PC equivalents lacks the visual sharpness and touch ups to its evident age, The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure caps off the two-part Crossbell arc in satisfying …"
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is a great turn-based JRPG that holds up exceptionally well against its modern competitors. The story and combat system are equally deep, allowing the game&s;s bigger moments to carry players through a fair …"
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"A high-quality translation and port that builds on the wonderful work done by a passionate community. Trails to Azure&s;s story is impactful, but issues with its pacing can make it feel longer than it needs to be. Even so, this …"
Read original review"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is a fantastic conclusion to the Crossbell duology, with a wonderful story and engaging combat."
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is a well-written and content-rich RPG that pays the discount of a technical profile that is anything but up to date. An unmissable appointment for enthusiasts, but perhaps we should advise newbies to …"
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"Trails to Azure is one of those games that, when finished, sticks with you for a long time. One of the most fun experiences you can have in a turn-based RPG, this entry is a must-have for all fans of …"
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"Trails from Azure adds a few improvements from Zero, but it&s;s consistency is what&s;s most important. A griping story with great characters and a fun combat system makes Azure a game that shouldn&s;t be missed."
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"Trails to Azure is The Legend of Heroes at its best. With some of the most enjoyable characters, jaw-dropping events and immersive world-building of the entire franchise, it&s;s clear why this Crossbell duology has been held in such high acclaim …"
Read original review"A truly fantastic game that ties up loose ends from the previous titles whilst setting up for future storylines. A must-play for every JRPG fan!"
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"With writing this outstanding and characters this endearing, Zero fans get a satisfying conclusion to the Crossbell Saga minus the sense of déjà vu."
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"If you love fantasy worldbuilding, sidequests, and worlds you can get lost in, you will love this game. If not, you probably won’t get the appeal. Either way, play Trails from Zero first and then come back. Trails to Azure …"
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"While Trails to Azure’s barrier to entry is quite high for those who’ve never played a Trails game—and even if you’ve played Trails from Zero, there’s still a mind-numbing amount of new lore here to keep up with—the game’s still …"
Read original review"Trails to Azure is an amazing sequel. Alongside an expanded combat system, it takes every storyline that Trails from Zero cultivated and delivers a series of incredible conclusions, both for individual characters and the franchise&s;s overarching narratives. In terms of …"
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is the peak of storytelling, character writing, and worldbuilding. With enhanced visuals and solid dungeon design this game is an absolute must play for anyone who wants to see video games as a …"
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"The finale of the Crossbell arc is finally officially available in the west with Trails to Azure, a shining testament of quality for this beloved series."
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"The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is a fantastic way to cap off the Crossbell storyline, and if you&s;ve played Trails from Zero, you&s;re going to have a wonderful time. If you haven&s;t, however, you&s;d be better off with …"
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