The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon's compelling journey into space builds an exciting launchpad for what will come next.

It's an excellent hybrid combat system that offers a good balance between both styles, certainly more so than Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Trails beyond the Horizon is one of the most impactful games in Falcom's series to date, dealing in world-altering revelations and truly dramatic story developments. For Trails fans who have come this far, Horizon has the potential to blow you away - but you need to be ready for hours of character recaps and exposition before things really start to ramp up.

Trails Beyond the Horizon is another solid new entry in the long-running series and feels like a firm step forward, even if it's not quite as big a step as some may have hoped. Though the story can be uneven, it's buoyed by a strong and diverse cast that keeps you invested and reminds you how all the work Falcom has been putting in over the years has ultimately been pushing towards something.Couple its engaging (if sometimes slow) narrative with polished graphics, deep character customisation, and a dynamic combat system, and you've got a great and ambitious JRPG that especially stands out in these relatively early days of the Switch 2 library. I'd give this one a strong recommendation to series fans, as it really does feel like a step up from Daybreak II. Newcomers, though, will want to give this one a pass until they've played the previous two Daybreak games, at least.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is the latest entry in the Calvard Arc, bringing some of the biggest twists and surprises of the series to date, and delivers a standout Trails title that will leave us theorizing for a long time.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon wonderfully sets the stage for a phenomenal conclusion.

But I wish so much time wasn’t wasted on achingly boring expository setup, non-optional side content with next to no substance, and a combat system that’s in the middle of an identity crisis. Falcom has done a lot more with a lot less in the past, and all this excess is wearing me down.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is the latest entry in Trails Calvard arc, finally bringing the west up to date with the franchise.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is a massive reunion with the series' beloved characters. Despite its multi-layered narrative and large cast, it manages to deliver a cohesive story. The gameplay and combat are more varied than ever, but some parts of the game, including its slow start and repetitive mini-games, do detract from the overall experience.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is a very satisfying follow-up to a partially disappointing Trails Through Daybreak II. It has a much stronger narrative, dramatically improved combat, boasts great returning characters, delightful enhancements, and even more enjoyable side content in the form of Grim Garten.