The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II - Game Poster

RPG Gamers Review


Unrated
Release Date 14 February, 2025
Developer Nihon Falcom
Publisher NIS America, Inc.
Setting Fantasy
Perspective 3rd-person

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II (2025)

Windows

Game Details

Return to the Calvard Republic and unravel the mystery of the crimson beast! One day, a shocking series of murders set the wheels of fate into motion once again. Chaos looming on the horizon, the spriggan Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor. Who is behind the murders, and what is their goal?

RPG Gamers summary

Title: The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II: A Revival of Chaos Awaits

On the heels of a peaceful hiatus after the Almata’s defeat, the sequel to one of the most beloved games, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, promises an engaging narrative filled with suspense, mystery, and a harrowing intrigue that will keep players gripped. Unexpected murders and a fearsome crimson beast mark the resurgence of danger in Calvard, sparking a range of actions from various factions desperate to uncover the truth or exploit the chaos for personal gain.

The captivating sequel provides players with the opportunity to delve deeper into the already rich narrative focusing on Van Arkride and his uncanny links to the mysterious murders and Agnès’ pursuit of the last Genesis. The story is set in 1209 of the Septian Calendar, providing a familiar timeline for fans of the prequel.

One of the notable changes that the developers have introduced in the game is an elaborative battle system, featuring Cross Charges and EX Chains, which offers an enhanced gaming experience for avid tacticians. This enhanced mechanism combines swift dodges, strategic switch-outs, and concentrated assaults to lend players an upper hand in the intense combat scenes that Trails Through Daybreak II has to offer.

Adding to the game’s branching storylines, players are also granted the freedom to choose their chapters and missions, a creative liberty that lets players explore each character’s unique capabilities in different scenarios and play out the narrative in the order that resonates best with them.

Reprising their roles are Van Arkride, the sweet-loving spriggan with a dubious lawful streak, Agnès Claudel, the determined Aramis Academy student with kind-hearted aspirations, and Elaine Auclair, an A-rank Bracer known commonly as the ‘Beauty’s Blade’. The sequel sets the stage for these familiar faces to face an unforeseen mystery as the story jumpstarts with the discovery of a ‘crimson’ monster at a brutal crime scene.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II’s environment stays true to its predecessors, presenting an immersive setting in the Republic of Calvard and the quaint city Messeldam. With its booming industries and vibrant cultural blend, the setting of Calvard against the backdrop of this captivating narrative does promise to add another layer of depth to the gameplay.

Fans of the series should brace themselves for the next round of thrilling adventures as the developers call upon both new and familiar players to traverse through the mysterious and gripping world of The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II. Be sure to wishlist your copy today as we anticipate with bated breath, the saga that is about to unfold.

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