JRPG Adventure in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is the latest instalment in the popular Legend of Heroes series, and follows on from the Trails in the Sky spin-off. Sure to please all fans of Japanese RPGs, it takes place in an anime-themed world of magic and adventure, where wizards and monsters are behind every corner.

Adventure in Zemuria

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel takes place in the Zemurian Continent seen in the earlier game Trails in the Sky, which is dominated by the Erebonian Empire. Here, would-be warriors train at Thors Military Academy in the hopes of becoming tough enough to joint the empire’s army. But the empire is troubled by internal strife, as commoners resent the way they are governed by the nobility. Seventeen-year-old cadet Rean Schwarzer, along with eight of his classmates, join the military academy only to become immediately caught up in this conflict. Which side will they pick, and to what corners of the continent will their quest carry them…?

A Rich Gaming Experience for New and Old Fans

Even if you have not played the earlier games in the series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel will be a perfect starting point; and if you are an established fan of the franchise, then you will find it a great new addition. With an immersive narrative, stunning visual storytelling and complex gaming mechanics, there is something here for all JRPG fans to enjoy.