The Legend of Heroes: Sen no Kiseki III (2021)

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Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 636 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 89 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A carefully paced, character-heavy JRPG that balances slow-burn emotional stakes with flexible combat speed and a grand fantasy narrative.

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What players say

Players say the graphics and combat are a clear step up from the first two Trails of Cold Steel games, and the chapter structure feels more focused. But many complain about regularly re-assigning equipment for a huge roster, a frustrating cliffhanger ending, and character decisions that feel baffling or poorly motivated.

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