The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

54%
Game Brain Score Based on 13 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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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 Special Support Section is back with more members and more cases to solve! How will this rag-tag group deal with the oncoming threats to Crossbell's political stability while maintaining their team's foundation?

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
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54%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
music3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game continues the engaging story of Lloyd Bannings and the SSS, expanding on the narrative from Trails to Zero.
  • The combat system feels fresh with new additions, and the music remains a strong highlight throughout the game.
  • It offers a rich and immersive experience with a well-developed cast of characters and unexpected plot twists.
  • There are moments of excessive dialogue, with some scenes feeling overly long and filled with irrelevant chatter.
  • Traversing familiar locations can become tedious, lacking significant changes from the previous game.
  • While it builds on the previous title, it doesn't do enough to distinguish itself as a standalone experience.
  • story7 mentions

    The story in "The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure" is praised for its continuity and depth, effectively concluding the Crossbell duology while maintaining a rich narrative within the larger universe. While some players note that the dialogue can be excessive, the engaging plot and well-developed characters make it a rewarding experience worth enduring. Overall, it delivers a fantastic and unexpected resolution to the story of Lloyd Bannings and his companions.

    • “The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure is a fantastic conclusion to the Crossbell duology, with a wonderful story and engaging combat.”
    • “The Crossbell arc is part of a much larger universe in the Legends of Heroes storyline.”
    • “No other series has gone on as long and maintained quality telling one contiguous story; make sure you play Trails to Zero first.”
    • “The only trouble is too much talking at times; there are scenes that can be half an hour of just reading plot and irrelevant chat. It's worth persevering though.”
    • “No other series has gone on as long and maintained quality telling one contiguous story. Make sure you play Trails to Zero first.”
    • “Continue the story of Lloyd Bannings and the gang from Zero.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside the characters and gameplay.

    • “The music in this game is absolutely fantastic, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic.”
    • “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging, adding to the immersive atmosphere.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay in "Trails to Azure" builds upon its predecessor, "Trails Zero," offering a similar style with additional features, including a focus on police work and public trust-building amidst corruption. Players appreciate the option to speed up gameplay and skip text, though reading is encouraged for a richer experience. The turn-based combat is noted for its initial challenge but rewards persistence.

    • “I played Trails from Zero first, and then Trails to Azure. They are really good games! Part 2 has the same gameplay style as Zero but adds more to it. In short, you work for the police, doing jobs for the public to gain trust due to corruption. The gameplay is enhanced by the ability to speed it up, which is a huge help. If you want to skip the extensive dialogue, you can hold the circle button, but I recommend reading it. You can always check your detective book to know where to go or look up guides if you're stuck. The turn-based combat is great and can be challenging at first, but stick with it!”
    • “The gameplay can feel repetitive at times, especially with the constant backtracking and fetch quests that don't add much to the overall experience.”
    • “While the turn-based combat is engaging, the pacing of battles can be slow, making it frustrating during longer encounters.”
    • “The reliance on text-heavy dialogue can detract from the gameplay experience, as it often interrupts the flow and can feel overwhelming.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it involves revisiting the same locations as its predecessor without significant improvements or new experiences to differentiate it.

    • “Traversing the same locales as the previous game can feel quite tedious; it doesn't do enough to set itself apart.”
    • “The grinding mechanics are repetitive and lack variety, making the experience feel like a chore.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really drained my enjoyment of the game.”
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