Falcom has a knack for good balancing. Though I play their turn-based games on normal (some of the optional fights are quite difficult already).True.
Personally, I happen to think that TitS' combat system is actually really good (few JRPGs make me think as much as SC on hard), it's just far too slow by default.
Neat that they got the high-res assets!
(Unlike some companies who don't even use the high-res assets they already have and which are already integrated in other versions of a game)
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Trails in the Sky the 3rd |OT| Time's the Charm
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Spirit Icana
Member
I'll foolishly take the bait and play this one, despite having doubts the two mains will act anything like a "father" and "sister". It'll probably be the last time I play this series since I did not deeply enjoy any game so far.
Finished FC and Steel 1. Was a bit of a chore finishing them, but their endings made me hope that their sequels would be more consistently interesting, but nope, SC and Steel 2 bored me outta my mind again. Couldn't finish 'em.
Will take a risk one more time and play 3rd because I'm interested in the Priest and Nun. If I end up not liking it/them, oh well. I'll just go back to Mario Kart 8D.
Finished FC and Steel 1. Was a bit of a chore finishing them, but their endings made me hope that their sequels would be more consistently interesting, but nope, SC and Steel 2 bored me outta my mind again. Couldn't finish 'em.
Will take a risk one more time and play 3rd because I'm interested in the Priest and Nun. If I end up not liking it/them, oh well. I'll just go back to Mario Kart 8D.
EndcatOmega
Unconfirmed Member
If I played Hard in SC is Hard the way to go here? Cold Steel 1 felt like the equivalent was Nightmare.
Glad to play the last Sky game soon, anyway; Cold Steel was alright but felt like a step back in combat design in a lot of ways from SC.
Glad to play the last Sky game soon, anyway; Cold Steel was alright but felt like a step back in combat design in a lot of ways from SC.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
Tomorrow.
EndcatOmega
Unconfirmed Member
I assume they thought their market was the 10 people who bought SC and most of them already knew. Advertising's probably better spent on Cold Steel 1's PC port or another game that doesn't basically require playing two other games first.
reporting for duty!
I thought OT is not up yet, and it has 4 pages already!
I'm so late
it costs money, and Trails is no meme (or graphics) game that can be advertised by youtube vids, so there is that.
I thought OT is not up yet, and it has 4 pages already!
I'm so late
it costs money, and Trails is no meme (or graphics) game that can be advertised by youtube vids, so there is that.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Twitter. XSEED doesn't seem like they have much resources for advertising in general.
Which is why their latest PC releases have all bombed :/
As will this.
EndcatOmega
Unconfirmed Member
Well maybe they need the advertising budget for hit steam cult favourite Xanadu Ne- okay yeah I got nothing.
seeing he's the main character, I'd guess no
and WHY WOULD YOU EVEN CONSIDER removing ESTELLE of all people!
Hopefully when Cold Steel 3 hits PS4 and PC at the same time, they can advertise both properly since it'll be a modern game that they'll be launching simultaneously on actual desired and successful platforms at release.
I think when Cold Steel 3 comes out, it'll be the first time I'll be able to play a new game in the series on an actual platform I want to play it on.
I think when Cold Steel 3 comes out, it'll be the first time I'll be able to play a new game in the series on an actual platform I want to play it on.
I didn't want to remove Estelle, I want to bring her back leading my party again.
now that! makes perfect sense
Still can't believe this is a thing that's happening. Feels surreal. I still remember vividly the moment I finished SC and got that depressing feeling of never being able to play 3rd - and here we are.
I'm kinda of two minds when it comes to Trails currently, truth to be told. I loved FC and SC, I enjoyed CS1, but I'm about halfway through CS2 and just can't find the motivation to go on. Everything in that game - the characters in particular - just feels offensively bland and boring to me.
So, here's hoping playing through 3rd rekindles my love for the series and motivates me to finally pick up CS2 again. I'm sure I'll end up positive about it if I gave it another shot.
I'm kinda of two minds when it comes to Trails currently, truth to be told. I loved FC and SC, I enjoyed CS1, but I'm about halfway through CS2 and just can't find the motivation to go on. Everything in that game - the characters in particular - just feels offensively bland and boring to me.
So, here's hoping playing through 3rd rekindles my love for the series and motivates me to finally pick up CS2 again. I'm sure I'll end up positive about it if I gave it another shot.
NoctisCaelum
Member
yeah you are right on the characters not as interesting. I mean except Jusis, everyone wants to solve their problem using the power of friendship. I feel like every scene each one of them gives an opinion how their friendship will overcome their struggles
Well, seeing some videos in Yotuube, it seems it is possible to kick Kevin out. YES. Estelle, you are coming back. And Agate and Kloe too. My unstoppable team will be glorious.
EndcatOmega
Unconfirmed Member
Speaking of characters, how many Reserves do you get and do they interject into story scenes? Not sure how to fit everyone I want into a party otherwise.
BassForever
Member
Ahhhhh today is so long and I have a final can't focus trails!
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Was FC, SC or Cold Steel series advertised?
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
XSEED's done a better job advertising 3rd than they did SC, even with SC's massive hype before the release date announcement. 3rd's date was announced almost a month out, Britanny/Hatsuu and co-workers did a helpful preview stream, and there's been a whole bunch of FC/SC patches catching people's attention because of what's getting back-ported from 3rd. The countdown on Twitter/Facebook helps a lot too.
The speedhack upgrade's just too good, so much that I've been replaying FC just to see how quickly I can reabsorb the NPC stories. OP needs to make this option very prominent!
Hatsuu mentioned in the release date announcement/preview stream getting some kind of bundle ready by the end of this year. She didn't say it was specifically for the whole trilogy; I'd prefer a bundle for SC and 3rd with a deeper discount for FC at that point (or price drop to $15). There's no appeal to buying the later two games unless you enjoyed FC enough to continue with sequels of a similar pace and style.
CG, pre-rendered sprites with a homemade look. I'm certain they chose this modeling style because, as beautiful as Zwei!! is, 3D models are easier to modify and rig for animation than keyframe 2D animation. Xanadu Next and Gurumin introduced admirable but less pliable polygon models for characters and monsters, even though Gurumin's style has aged well in particular.
They're pre-rendered models created in LightWave then placed into preset scenes to render them as sprite sheets.
They are specially colored and set up specifically for the rendering, but wouldn't look nearly as good as actual 3D models due to being tailor-made to that purpose.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
hosannainexcelsis
Member
Cold Steel is a near-total failure in terms of character writing from my perspective, which is a real problem when the structure of Trails games requires you to enjoy spending a lot of time with the characters. Rean is such a wet blanket and most of his classmates aren't much better. 3rd shouldn't suffer from this problem since Kevin and the rest of the Sky cast are actually good characters.
guybrushfreeman
Unconfirmed Member
That's interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Can't wait for this to go live. I keep checking even though I know it's still a day away
No, I'm talking about a complete your collection-bundle with the entire trilogy. Anything else doesn't make sense and this can't be hard to do.
Own FC? Get SC+3rd for an extra -10% or something to whatever the current sale price is.
Own FC+SC? Get 3rd for an extra -10%.
Etc.
I was already confused why they didn't do this for FC+SC already.
This (to me) seems to be such an obvious psychology 101 thing for getting people to buy multiple games without having completed the predecessors (which is a big problem with these games especially) while also serving as a nice loyality discount if you happen to already own all the others.
But what do I know
Yeah, I don't mind more fights from a gameplay stance so much as from a speed stance, and this could well be a god send.
Kain-Nosgoth
Member
No, I'm talking about a complete your collection-bundle with the entire trilogy. Anything else doesn't make sense and this can't be hard to do.
Own FC? Get SC+3rd for an extra -10% or something to whatever the current sale price is.
Own FC+SC? Get 3rd for an extra -10%.
Etc.
I was already confused why they didn't do this for FC+SC already.
This (to me) seems to be such an obvious psychology 101 thing for getting people to buy multiple games without having completed the predecessors (which is a big problem with these games especially) while also serving as a nice loyality discount if you happen to already own all the others.
But what do I know
huh? How do you get this price for the yomawari bundle? when i select the bundle, they count both games, and it goes at 39.-
With this link as well?
Obviously you need to own Firefly Diaries.
Otherwise, I dunno. Maybe region-specific? Would suck but that's the only thing I can think of.
I feel like that US under release date should be changed to everywhere else since it's coming out in more than just the US.
That said. I'll play it when I am able to but I'm buying it day 1 to support this awesome series.
Also more Anelace is in this game I heard. I can't not buy this game now!
That said. I'll play it when I am able to but I'm buying it day 1 to support this awesome series.
Also more Anelace is in this game I heard. I can't not buy this game now!
Shake Appeal
Member
How am I supposed to feel if Kevin is literally my least favorite character from the cast of the first two games?
If you didn't like Kevin in SC, you're still very, very likely to like him a lot in 3rd. Trust me.
momshotdad
Member
Still haven't played Trails of Cold Steel. It's on sale on the Vita for like $18 is it really, really worth it?
You'll see a whole new side of him here, so maybe you'll change your mind.
TheNotoriousAFG
Member
Subscribed. After finals, idk if I want to play Persona 5 or Trails in the Sky Third Chapter first. Also studying for MCATs, so time is severely limited ;_;
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
Since we finally finished our game, I've been replaying Trails FC. In the final dungeon now so I just need to get a copy of SC PSP and finish that and I'll be set for 3rd and then Cold Steel. Planning on playing SC on the Vita since I rarely get much time to play non-portable games.
hosannainexcelsis
Member
I like him a lot already, so I hope I'll still like him here!
thestopsign
Member
I have the complete opposite reaction! Estelle was my least favorite and Kevin was in my Top 3 so I'm thrilled to find out he is the main character. Gonna make a party of Zane/Zin, Oliver, Kevin, and the new girl. I honestly wouldn't play this if Estelle was the lead again.
Also anyone have an estimated length for this? I'm hoping for a more maneagable 40 hours than what I ended up putting into SC.