The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!
Players can now choose to engage enemies directly on the field and either quickly defeat weaker foes or stun them to gain an advantage in the subsequent turn-based mode. This hybrid approach allows for more dynamic and engaging combat encounters, as the game seamlessly transitions between real-time field battles and turn-based combat.
The sixth-generation Xipha combat orbment introduces a revolutionary customization experience. Players can now arrange quartz in a linear fashion across rows, providing elemental bonuses based on the quartz configuration. Additionally, the Hollow Core system allows players to unlock unique character-specific abilities that can be further enhanced through gameplay.
The game's Topic System encourages players to thoroughly explore the world and interact with NPCs. By acquiring conversation topics, players can use them as bargaining chips to gain strategic advantages in battle.
The Alignment system lets players influence the outcome of quests and interactions by shifting their character's attributes along the Law-Chaos-Gray spectrum. Decisions made during the game can impact the protagonist's reputation, the forces they fight with or against, and even the overall story progression.
Players praise the depth and flexibility of the revamped combat system, highlighting the seamless transition between real-time and turn-based modes as a standout feature. The Alignment system and Topic System are also well-received, as they add meaningful player agency and reward exploration. The customization options provided by the Xipha orbment system are considered a significant improvement over previous entries in the series.