The WhatsNext verdict
For JRPG fans who enjoy long, character-driven mysteries and tactical turn-based battles: Van’s investigation unfolds through a large ensemble story, while turn-based combat rewards planning party actions and exploiting enemy weaknesses. Tradeoff: As a direct sequel deep in the Trails saga, it leans on familiarity with earlier games and asks for a substantial time investment.
What it does best
role-playing (rpg)
turn-based strategy (tbs)
fantasy
science fiction
The setup
What you are walking into
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II is the twelfth installment in the main Trails series, serving as a direct sequel to the events of The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak. An unexpected visit to the Arkride Solutions Office puts Spriggan Van Arkride to the matter. As Van searches for the culprit behind the accident, Agnès Claudel continues her search for the eighth and last Oct-Genesis.
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