The WhatsNext verdict
For JRPG players who enjoy character-led adventures, turn-based battles, and a steadily unfolding world.: Estelle and Joshua’s journey through Liberl anchors a story-focused RPG whose appeal grows through its cast and setting. Tradeoff: Its measured pace and emphasis on dialogue and worldbuilding may feel slow if you want constant action.
What it does best
role-playing (rpg)
turn-based strategy (tbs)
fantasy
science fiction
The setup
What you are walking into
A remake of the first installment in the main Trails series, serving as the beginning to the Liberl arc and the series as a whole. The game follows protagonists Estelle Bright and her adopted brother Joshua, who journey through the country of Liberl to train to become senior Bracers, members of a non-government multinational organization that acts to keep the peace and protect civilians.
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