Underplayed Gems

THE LEGEND OF HEROES: HAJIMARI NO KISEKI (2021)

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Developer
Nihon Falcom
Publisher
Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 1,101 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 62 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A dense, narrative-driven JRPG that builds on a long-running saga with emotional weight and strategic turn-based combat.

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What players say

Players call this a love letter to longtime fans that ties together the Trails series up to this point. It delivers a huge roster of over 50 characters and a new three-route narrative, though the Dream Corridor can be a grind. Veterans praise the combat improvements and emotional payoff, but warn that it is impenetrable for new players.

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