Release Date: February 14, 2025
A third-person jRPG game from a series started in 1989. The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II allows us to revisit the Calvard Republic. When playing as Van Arkride, we try to solve a series of a macabre murders committed by a mysterious scarlet beast.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II is a jRPG belonging to a series launched in 1989. It's a sequel for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak game released in 2021 (that's the Japanese premiere, it was released in the West with a delay). The development of this game was overseen by Nihon Falcom Corp., who is responsible for the series development.
The action of The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II is set a year after the events depicted in the previous installment. After dealing with the threat from the Almata mafia organization the residents of the Calvard Republic could breathe a sigh of relief, but the peace did not last long. The country was shaken by a macabre series of murders committed by a mysterious scarlet beast, as a result of which the entire special CID unit was killed.
Wanting to solve this case, Van Arkride, one of the mercenaries called spriggans, and the main character of the sub-series Trails through Daybreak, must take action and begin his own investigation. How the fate of the protagonist and his allies unfolds largely depends on our actions and the choices we make.
In The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II we watch the action from a third-person perspective (TPP). The sequel is based on the pillars built by its predecessor, so during the game we travel through locations and perform various quests, as well as talk to characters and form a team. Along the way we meet both well-known faces and completely new people.
From time to time, the game forces us to make decisions that affect the further course of the story. The key moments are when the paths of Van Arkride and his companions branch - we have to choose the direction that individual characters will take.
Fighting opponents also plays an important role here. The creators once again allow us to switch between fast real-time battles and tactical skirmishes played in turn-based mode. Additionally, for the needs of each of these solutions, the authors have prepared new mechanics:
The graphic design The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II is maintained in a manga style.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: NIS America
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
(1080p, 30 fps) AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 1050, 22 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
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(1440p, 60 fps) Intel Core i5-10400, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1650, 22 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Game Ratings for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II Video Game.
Push Square: 7 / 10 by Robert Ramsey
Trails through Daybreak 2 is a surprisingly experimental instalment in Falcom's long-running RPG series. Gameplay-wise, it improves upon its predecessor with tighter combat systems, and a greater degree of interactivity during side quests. However, its epilogue-like storytelling is very hit and miss. Some fantastic character development is contrasted by padded narrative beats and a plot device that grows tediously predictable as you progress. Still, with the right expectations, this is another enjoyable romp with Van and the gang.
Rectify Gaming: 7.5 / 10 by Will "FncWill" Hogeweide
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II is an exceptional sequel that builds upon its predecessor in every conceivable way. Its gripping narrative, compelling characters, and innovative gameplay mechanics make for an unforgettable RPG experience. With its intricate world-building, meaningful character interactions, and thrilling combat, the game stands as a testament to Nihon Falcom’s storytelling prowess.
ZTGD: 8.5 / 10 by Jae Lee
While Trails Through Daybreak II’s story doesn’t reach the heights of the previous entries, the expanded combat, re-introduction of side activities and a fun playground to test the might of the best teams I could muster made for a very enjoyable time all the same.
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