Underplayed Gems

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (2014)

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky cover
Developer
Nihon Falcom
Publisher
XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG
Rating
4.7 of 5, 10,337 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 39 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn, story-driven RPG with deliberate turn-based combat and a peaceful yet mysterious fantasy atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the story, characters, and worldbuilding, calling it a slow burn that rewards patience. Many note that the first two chapters start slow, but the game picks up later and hooks them for the trilogy.

Screenshots

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