Sora no Kiseki the 1st

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Sora no Kiseki the 1st is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Nihon Falcom and was released on September 19, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Sora no Kiseki the 1st is a story-driven RPG featuring a rich cast of characters and immersive exploration. Players engage in strategic battles while uncovering a captivating narrative in a detailed fantasy world. The game offers extensive customization through various costumes, accessories, and visual enhancements.

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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The remake significantly enhances the gameplay experience with improvements like map teleportation and smoother combat, while also elevating the storytelling with engaging performances.
The music is well-received, with new arrangements that many find enjoyable, and the option to switch between original and remade tracks caters to diverse preferences.
The game successfully captures the essence of classic JRPGs, providing a nostalgic experience for veterans while being accessible and enjoyable for newcomers.

Some players find the combat system to feel outdated, with slow-paced battles and excessive dialogue that can detract from the overall experience.
There are still issues with voice acting consistency, where some dialogues lack voiceovers, leading to an odd experience during cutscenes.
The game can feel tedious at times, particularly with lengthy exploration and dialogue that may slow down the pacing.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The game's story is widely praised for its richness and depth, often described as unforgettable and a major selling point. Reviewers highlight its engaging narrative, which remains compelling even after many years, and note that it complements the enjoyable gameplay and soundtrack. Overall, the story is considered a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “Absolutely rich story and unforgettable soundtrack.”
- “This game is definitely worth trying; its main selling point is the huge story (really, really, really huge) while gameplay is still fun and somewhat challenging if you're willing to play on nightmare difficulty on your first playthrough.”
- “I haven't played it 20 years ago, but I read through the story. It was really good back then, and even nowadays, the story is quite good and makes more sense than lots of modern games.”
- “The story is overly convoluted and difficult to follow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is lacking, leaving many of the protagonists feeling flat and uninteresting.”
- “The plot twists feel forced and predictable, diminishing the overall impact of the narrative.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay is praised for its innovative updates that enhance the original mechanics while staying true to the story, making it a standout in the modern Trails series. Players find it engaging and challenging, especially on higher difficulty settings, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. The combination of a vast narrative and refined gameplay systems makes it a worthwhile title to explore.
- “Great gameplay, soundtrack, and story.”
- “Captured the essence of the original with innovative gameplay.”
- “This game is definitely worth trying; its main selling point is the huge story (really, really, really huge), while gameplay is still fun and somewhat challenging if you're willing to play on nightmare difficulty on your first playthrough.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users rating it a perfect 10/10 for its quality and emotional impact. The soundtrack complements the gameplay and storytelling effectively, with particular acclaim for the ending song. Overall, the music enhances the overall experience, contributing to a heartwarming atmosphere.
- “This is so peak, 10/10 music, 10/10 graphics, 10/10 actions and so heartwarming stories.”
- “Great gameplay, soundtrack, and story.”
- “The song at the ending is really good.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, citing slow-paced combat and excessive dialogue as contributing factors to a frustrating experience.
- “The slow-paced combat and excessive dialogue can be tedious.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay motivated.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The graphics are praised for their high quality, receiving a perfect score from some users, but there are reports of random loading screen freezes and the need to lower settings despite meeting PC specifications. Some players feel the graphics do not justify the AAA price, suggesting it may be better to wait for a sale.
- “This is so peak, 10/10 music, 10/10 graphics, 10/10 actions, and so heartwarming stories.”
- “Random loading screen freezes occur, forcing me to lower all graphic settings despite my PC meeting the requirements.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Textures are poorly rendered, resulting in a blurry and unappealing visual experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The optimization in the game has significantly improved various non-humanized features compared to the original, including enhancements to teleportation, autosave functionality, a 3D map, and automatic orbment settings.
- “The game has optimized many non-humanized details compared to the original, such as teleportation, autosave features, a 3D map, and automatic orbment settings.”
- “I appreciate how the optimization has streamlined gameplay mechanics, making everything feel more fluid and responsive.”
- “The improvements in optimization have significantly enhanced the overall experience, allowing for smoother navigation and quicker load times.”
- “The optimization has removed many humanized details from the original game, such as teleportation, autosave, the 3D map, and orbment auto settings.”
- “The game feels less immersive due to the lack of optimization in key features that were present in the original version.”
- “There are numerous optimization issues that detract from the overall experience, making it feel incomplete compared to its predecessor.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the emotional aspect of the game as exceptional, praising its heartwarming stories alongside top-notch music and graphics, contributing to an overall immersive experience.
- “This is so peak, 10/10 music, 10/10 graphics, 10/10 actions, and such heartwarming stories.”

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Sora no Kiseki the 1st is a role playing game.

Sora no Kiseki the 1st is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Sora no Kiseki the 1st was released on September 19, 2025.

Sora no Kiseki the 1st was developed by Nihon Falcom.

Sora no Kiseki the 1st has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Sora no Kiseki the 1st is a single player game.

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