The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

by Nihon Falcom, XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.

The Developer Says...

At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.

Players Like...

❤ Detailed Customization and Character Growth

Players can extensively customize each party member by equipping them with a variety of weapons, armor, and accessories. The game's "ARCUS" system allows for deep customization of characters' combat arts, crafts, and orbment slots, providing a high degree of build creativity and optimization.

❤ Engaging Social Systems and Bonding

An integral part of the gameplay is the social systems and relationships between the members of Class VII. Players can spend free time with their classmates, participate in school activities, and deepen their bonds through the "Bonding Points" system. Increasing affinity with party members unlocks special combat benefits, such as combo attacks and healing, incentivizing players to invest in developing these relationships.

❤ Expansive Exploration and Side Content

The game features expansive environments for players to freely navigate, with various towns, villages, and other locales to explore. Interacting with NPCs, uncovering optional side quests, and engaging in activities like fishing and cooking provide tangential rewards and character interactions. The world is deeply detailed, with extensive lore and background information available through books, documents, and conversations. Discovering these narrative elements enhances the overall sense of immersion and worldbuilding.

❤ Streamlined Quality-of-Life Features

The PC version includes several quality-of-life improvements, such as an adjustable turbo mode to speed up exploration and combat, the ability to skip battle animations, and native support for high resolutions and framerates. These enhancements make the experience more accessible and streamlined for players, while preserving the core turn-based combat and social systems.

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