The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
Developer Nihon Falcom
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd is a 2007 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is the third installment of the Trails series, itself a part of the larger The Legend of Heroes series, and follows Trails in the Sky SC (2005) as the final entry of the Liberl trilogy arc. Trails in the Sky the 3rd was released in Japan for Windows and the PlayStation Portable. It did not see an… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
303 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
97
LovedLoved
194 positive · 7 negative
95% range 93–98%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 194 | 7 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 23 | 2 | 52 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 5 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
1,878 of 1,974 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
96% recommend · 182 yes, 7 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 189 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (2,474 of 2,613 positive).
Players praise the game as a satisfying epilogue that deepens character backstories and lore. [1][2][3] Some find the dungeon-crawler gameplay a welcome change, while others miss the original style. [4][5][6] A few reviewers consider it essential for the series, warning against skipping it. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [1]
Legend of Heroes goes dungeon crawler, and honestly, it's a home run. The great thing about this epilogue edition of Trails In The Sky is that we get to play not only our old favorites but a wide cast of the important NPC's as well. Everyone gets their moment to shine and I am so into it. Didn't think I would, but to play them, try out their abilities, play through their back stories, learn of their poignant back …
- [2]
Without a doubt the single most satisfying conclusion to a trilogy I've ever seen or played. After the expansion of the world in the first two games, this one is focused almost entirely on expanding the characters themselves, which it does perfectly. There are very few new characters introduced, yet all of them fit perfectly into the world shaped by the previous two games. While the story is excellent, the gameplay …
- [3]
Great epilogue to the Liberl arc. It goes into a different approach with gameplay as it leans way more into dungeon crawling and combat. Instead of expanding on the world, it focuses more on wrapping things up with existing characters and setting things up later for a few. It tells mini stories that are scattered and unlocked through clearing trials. Kevin is a great protagonist, which is surprising since he has to …
- [5]
Not nearly as strong as the first 2 but the side stories that make up the time gap between 2 and 3 are definitely worth experiencing. From a world building perspective, this game is very strong. I myself however am not a huge fan of the dungeon crawler gameplay loop in phantasma, but didn't totally dislike it either. Also gives Kevin his chance to shine and flesh out his backstory and character building as well as …
- [4]
the best game ive ever played. masterful in almost evrey regard. might be a bit too easy compared to its predecessor but the story is near perfect and i myself really liked the new dungon crawling spin it was going for, giving us a much needed break from exploration and hidden quests. the music is fenomenal and the story is an amazing epilogue to just might be one of the best stories in gaming.
Summarised from 34 of the 282 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
96% of the 189 Steam reviewers we collected recommend The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd. The complaint that keeps coming up: gameplay shift to dungeon crawling may not appeal to all. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Trails in the Sky the 3rd received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic. Upon release in Japan, the PlayStation Portable version received a score of 30/40 from video game magazine Famitsu.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 303 · most liked firstSure there's exceptions but the whole discussion was born about "start games wherever" and I pointed out that people told me to start the Legend of Heroes at the Cold Steel series that has an avengers big payoff in the third or fourth game that wont hit for nothin' if I don't know everybody
neutral · AI labelView post →NIS America explains decision to put The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon on Switch 2 Game Key Card and not a full physical release: "we believed it was the most beneficial option for our customers." www.nintendolife.com/features/nev...
neutral · AI labelView post →CAN THEY SAY THIS IN A JRPG THE LEGEND OF HEROES: TRAILS THROUGH DAYBREAK I WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH YOUR GAME
neutral · AI labelView post →Intro to Kaze no Densetsu Xanadu II on PC Engine CD-ROM² in 1995. Apparently within the Dragon Slayer universe, which is also in the Legend of Heroes universe? That's too specific for my blood; all I know is that this action role-playing game looks absolutely incredible #gaming #retro #anime 🎮
neutral · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Remake Coming to PS5, Switch, and PC Worldwide Simultaneously in 2025: Publisher is GungHo, English Voice Acting Confirmed, Fall 2025 Release Stated - noisypixel.net/trails-in-th...
neutral · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie. Done.👍🏻 This series is so special. Play it😭 Peak : Story. New faces/old faces. 🥹 Music. Peak turn based combat. Routes and reverie corridor were a great addition. Easy 9/10. Another banger. Will start next game depending on a announcement later. 😉
positive · AI labelView post →Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, the 3D remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, will get a simultaneous worldwide release in fall 2025, with GungHo releasing the game in English.
neutral · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Done. 🥲 Wont go too in depth about it there's a bunch of moots like 1 game behind me lol Always find myself copy pasting the same thing about these. Peak story. Peak character's, You care. 🔥 Music. Fun side quests. 🔥 Combat lore!!! 8/10
positive · AI labelView post →2 days until the launch of The Legend of Heroes: #TrailsbeyondtheHorizon! Describe this game using only one emoji 👇
neutral · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes Trails to Azure Deluxe Edition / Trails from Zero Deluxe (Switch/PS4) reprints available to order at VGP ($61/$65 US Dollars each or $115/$123 in 2-game bundle - free shipping) buff.ly/JIPRCwY #ad Deals to add with free shipping (sorted by lowest) buff.ly/UrAC7jl
neutral · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st, the newly announced remake for the first Kiseki/Trails game in the series, in Weekly Famitsu No. 1864.
neutral · AI labelView post →Top 10 Video Game Series 1. Dark souls 2. Metal Gear Solid 3. Monkey island 4. Final fantasy 5. The Legend of Heroes 6. Metro 7. Mass effect 8. Silent hill 9. Stalker 10. Monster hunter Honourable mentions: max Payne Farming simulator Fallout
neutral · AI labelView post →Some of my all-time favorite video game franchises: Metal gear solid Hitman Splinter cell Thief Monkey island Final fantasy The Legend of Heroes Mass effect Resident Evil Farming sim Metro Fallout Soulsborne Nioh Silent Hill Battlefield Medal of honor Yakuza Stalker Monster hunter
neutral · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes didn't come out of nowhere. It was Dragon Slayer VI originally, a game that Falcom decided to create because they hadn't made a Dragon Quest-ish title yet, but wanted to show that they could do the Enix and Square thing, too. If you're into old-school RPGs, you'll like this one
neutral · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (2026) may be the first video game to use the term DILF
neutral · AI labelView post →Nihon Falcom celebrates its 45th anniversary!🎉 One of the oldest dedicated game developers in the business; first starting out with games for PC-8801back in 1982, and eventually making decades long series' across numerous systems like Xanadu, Ys, and The Legend of Heroes!
neutral · AI labelView post →GAME #01 The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero Given, I started this all the way back on 22.12. but I finished it - hence the entry! 🙂↕️ Crossbell is sick! I love the people here, and especially the main cast is super cool! Excited to see how it's gonna continue in Azure 👀
positive · AI labelView post →GAME #16 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 (~130h?! how the hell did that happen) Am i allowed to ignore the Prologue? Yes? Thanks. I don't think I like it as much as DB1, but holy shit, I am far away from being a hater 👀
neutral · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is now also coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with the PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC versions all launching together in January 2026. The Switch 2 physical release is a Game Key Card: www.rpgsite.net/news/17750-t...
neutral · AI labelView post →「From here, a new "trail" begins.」 The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki has released 5 years ago on PS4. The first title of the Calvard arc and Trails series' second half! ❖ Read more about the game here: falcom.wiki/wiki/The_Leg... #黎の軌跡 #TrailsthroughDaybreak
neutral · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon: Deluxe Edition (PS5 physical game) is $35.99 on Amazon amzn.to/4etRzd4 #ad
neutral · AI labelView post →Random Game Saturday! #randomgamesaturday // Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II | ドラゴンスレイヤー英雄伝説II // PC Engine CD
neutral · AI labelView post →GAME #15 The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak I fucking love Calvard already, man Can't believe I joked about my Trails journey being my "Road to Calvard" and now i'm here. And it DELIVERED 🥹
positive · AI labelView post →GAME #10 The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 4 (150h) One of the first things i did in this game was put my backloggd review on 5 stars as a half-joke. I am happy to announce that this joke is very much reality now 🙂↕️🙂↕️ PEAK
positive · AI labelView post →Pre-order listings for The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure physical bundle have gone live on Amazon France revealing that the Switch 2 version will be a Game-Key Card release: www.rpgsite.net/news/20306-t...
neutral · AI labelView post →Tell me your top 3 fave games for National Video Game Day!!! 1. Death stranding 2 2. Metal gear solid 2 3. The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
neutral · AI labelView post →GAME #11 The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie (~90?h) They didn't lie. This game goes dummy (and the entire series for that matter) Holy shit.
positive · AI labelView post →today in The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon • game likes to crash at save screen. crash counter: 3
negative · AI labelView post →The big video game everyone is talking about today is The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak
neutral · AI labelView post →today in The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon • doggos • game padding
neutral · AI labelView post →Weekly Japanese Game Releases: The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki - Farewell, O Zemuria, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, more www.gematsu.com/2024/09/week...
neutral · AI labelView post →✅ Dragon Slayer The Legend of Heroes VII Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter beaten An great remake of a top tier game. This version supersedes the original for me in every way. Loved it start to finish. If you wanna dip your toes in Trails, FC and SC remake are a great starting and end point. 🙂↔️💕
positive · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon demo is available now on Switch, PS4/PS5, and Steam: bit.ly/3EayRHE progress carries over to full game
neutral · AI labelView post →Shift lead at the long game factory hungrily eyeing the five first entries in the Legend of Heroes series bc she hasn’t played them yet and technically only started at Trails
neutral · AI labelView post →sure why not ^^ Top 10 Video Game Series Ys Brandish Xenoblade Final Fantasy Kingdom Hearts The Legend of Zelda The Legend of Heroes Xanadu Wild Arms Tales of can probably switch some out with others… not definitive… I’m hoping to get more into xak and play the last couple star ocean games soon :D
neutral · AI labelView post →Today is 10 years since the western release of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC. The game, known for its mammoth localisation effort, picks up immediately after the events of the first game as Estelle Bright continues her adventures in the kingdom of Liberl. #RPGanniversary
neutral · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Deluxe Edition NSW, NSW2 [Game Key- Card] PS5 and PS4 is now shipping at VGP! $79.99 / 59.99 USD SRP 👉 tinyurl.com/39zc86ym [Free Shipping]
neutral · AI labelView post →50. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 it feels weird playing a Trails game that was made for a home console LMAO. This one took a bit to grip me compared to previous entries, but I found myself enjoying it a lot even though some areas were a bit padded. Onto the finale!
positive · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero / The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 [Game-Key Card] are now in stock and pre-orders are now shipping at VGP! $99.99 / 72 USD *Free Shipping* 💿 tinyurl.com/yv9wnfd7
neutral · AI labelView post →Estelle Story ended in Trails in the Sky 2nd chapter, this chapter 3 is basically a short epilogue chapter filled with Lore dump.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today is the 15th anniversary of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky's North American debut on PSP. The game, also later released internationally on PC, is the first title in the interconnected Trails series and follows Estelle and Joshua Bright as they aim to become Bracers. #RPGaniversary
neutral · AI labelView post →The original Xanadu was also the second game in the Dragon Slayer series, which eventually spun off into the Legend of Heroes series and therefore the Trails series.
neutral · AI labelView post →the best game i played this year was The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak, or perhaps The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
positive · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon gets a delay but also a Switch 2 version!
neutral · AI labelView post →Edia announces Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 1 & 2 for Nintendo Switch, Psikyo Memories and Toshinden Collection for Switch 2.
neutral · AI labelView post →New release: The Legend of Heroes IV: Akai Shizuku (1996 - Win/PC-98) - https://www.myabandonware.com/game/the-legend-of-heroes-iv-akai-shizuku-yxg #abandonware
neutral · AI labelView post →Legend of Heroes goes dungeon crawler, and honestly, it's a home run. The great thing about this epilogue edition of Trails In The Sky is that we get to play not only our old favorites but a wide cast of the important NPC's as well. Everyone gets their moment to shine and I am so into it. Didn't think I would, but to play them, try out their abilities, play through their back stories, learn of their poignant back stories, makes me love the Trails series even more. There are shocking reveals,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Want to try something new (for me). After finishing The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky on PSP a while ago, I want to give a mini review with likes and dislikes. I didn't like the game as much as I wanted to. Trails is the favourite franchise of many, so I had high expectations. Spoilers ahead!
negative · AI labelView post →As the press release says, Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes is the 6th game in the series but like the previous games, it got its own spin-offs. The Legend of Heroes 3-5 make up what's known as the Ghargav Trilogy while The Legend of Heroes 6 would later be rebranded as Trails in the Sky.
neutral · AI labelView post →Love me a game with some [ 𝕊𝕠𝕦𝕝 ] (Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes)
positive · AI labelView post →I will try again I guess but after only 9 hours I just couldn't get into this game at all. The first 2 were amazing but this one seems to be missing some of the joy and magic of the first 2. I might edit this review after I attempt to play this again, so just a warning for anyone who enjoyed the first 2 this one doesn't seem anything like them. Edit: Well I haven't finished the game yet but after playing much more of it I still stand by my previous statement BUT the game does get a little…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my favorite video game romances takes place in the Legend of Heroes: Trails series. When first described on paper in a quick summary, it's something some people might roll their eyes at, but it's built very well. Something that had to be nailed down early about it was, it really couldn't be *optional*, based on "relationship score", or even happen on its own time. One of the best scenes in this duology centers around a huge character reveal, which puts forward the confession of love all…
positive · AI labelView post →the best game ive ever played. masterful in almost evrey regard. might be a bit too easy compared to its predecessor but the story is near perfect and i myself really liked the new dungon crawling spin it was going for, giving us a much needed break from exploration and hidden quests. the music is fenomenal and the story is an amazing epilogue to just might be one of the best stories in gaming.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Greatest of all time. Zenith of the medium. Hallmark of media. Gold standard for character. Apogee of creativity. Vertex of invention. Acme of imagination. Pinnacle of innovation. Epic of epics. Legend among legends. Peak fiction.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very different from what I expected, but very very enjoyable. To sum things up, lore lore lore lore lore lore lore lore lore lore lore lore lore lore lore lore lore, and oh wait, more lore. Game was great.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trails through Daybreak is a game about hanging out. I wrote about why sickos love The Legend of Heroes: www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/tr...
neutral · AI labelView post →The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, Trails to Azure launch trailer - pair of classic RPGs on Nintendo Switch 2. Good news, but honestly I'm still slowly working my way through the Trails of Cold Steel sub-series.
neutral · AI labelView post →So, I'd seen those DLSS 5 videos, but I had no idea what games they were supposedly from. This is a comparison of shots from a game called The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie. One is DLSS5, one is not. Can you tell the difference?
neutral · AI labelView post →Today’s Black Video Game Character: Inspector Daswani (The Legend of Heroes)
neutral · AI labelView post →This game ends up being very dark and heavy. I recommend doing everything and taking your time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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