The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
- February 13, 2018
- Nihon Falcom
- 100h median play time
Trails of Cold Steel II changes the structure of the story but keeps the engaging combat. This port is more of the same with almost identical features for PS4 although the performance isn't as solid as the first game.
In Trails of Cold Steel II, civil war engulfs Erebonia after the Noble Faction's occupation of Heimdallr. Rean, the protagonist, seeks to reunite with Class VII and end the conflict, while haunted by the fate of his friends who sacrificed themselves for his escape. This sequel continues the story of Trails in the Sky, offering new characters and enhanced strategic combat.
Reviews
- story1,904 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- gameplay494 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- music282 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- graphics139 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
- character development84 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- emotional80 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- grinding80 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
- funny38 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- replayability30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- optimization25 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- atmosphere2 mentions
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- ads2 mentions
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Critic Reviews
A triumph, amidst defeat: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II review
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II is a direct sequel in a time where that is exceedingly rare, and a very welcome one at that. The original Trails of Cold Steel was a great game that was under appreciated, and this sequel brings all of the same charm and quality from the first and does more preserving than improving. With some slight improvements and great source material, Trails of Cold Steel II is a no-brainer to add to any JRPG collection.
90%The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II Review
"While not coming to PS4 may scare some gamers away, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold II is most certainly one game worth pulling out the PS3 or PS Vita again to play through."
80%The Legend of Heroes – Trails of Cold Steel II Review
Trails of Cold Steel II cements my personal belief that Falcom is leagues ahead of almost everyone when it comes to RPGs, although their games are still let down by some technical issues.
85%