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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 33 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Settings: 1080p, 60 FPS, Performance Graphics Profile

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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

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Released September 19, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 4,287 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
Critics' score : 90/100 (39 OpenCritic reviews)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 90% positive vs 95% overall (309 recent reviews)
59,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The overwhelming majority of players dedicate over 25 hours to this sprawling journey, cementing its status as a modern classic. With 96% of the 4,287 global reviews casting a favorable light, the title has successfully captivated its audience since launch.

What it's about: The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, le RPG qui a décollé en tant que premier volet de la célèbre série Trails, fait l'objet d'un remake complet !

In-game

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« unironically believe when the second game gets remade it will be the greatest jrpg ever made »
👍 anonymous review · 53 h played3111
« This is what remake should be, more upgrade but not only in graphic but also gameplay, and you still can feel the nostalgic feeling from the OG »
👍 anonymous review · 94 h played21
« This is my first Trails game and so far this is incredible! It's a nice, classic JRPG and refreshing. I'm not too far into it but I wanted to leave a positive review anyway »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played3
« For once i am not a hero of ages nor am I overcoming evil with the power of friendship. So far its just a couple of kids trying to do their job with surprisingly good writing and a solid combat system. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played211
« Falcom have nailed this so perfectly that it felt like I was experiencing the magic for the first time all over again »
👍 anonymous review · 85 h played1111
« - Best turn based gameplay of all time - A Real difficulty - Amazing characters - Perfect Narration - 10/10 ending - Good OST - Excellent Boss Fights »
👍 anonymous review · 118 h played11
« Blablablabla / combat / blablablabla / combat / blablablabla / zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz C'est officiel, j'arrête les JRPG... (jusqu'au prochain...) »
👎 anonymous review · 47 h played
« l'introduction est bad longue est chiante »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« One of the most boring JRPGS I have ever played even after 12 hours literally nothing of note occured, I could summerize the entire story in maybe 2 sentences. »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Repetitive gameplay, most of the characters were either bland or outright annoying. »
👎 anonymous review · 28 h played
« Estelle ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sucks Edit: Overhyped trash game. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Made me stop playing everything else, until I reached the end. Looking foward the Second Chapter remake. »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played1

In players' words

« unironically believe when the second game gets remade it will be the greatest jrpg ever made »
👍 anonymous review · 53 h played3111
« Blablablabla / combat / blablablabla / combat / blablablabla / zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz C'est officiel, j'arrête les JRPG... (jusqu'au prochain...) »
👎 anonymous review · 47 h played
« This is what remake should be, more upgrade but not only in graphic but also gameplay, and you still can feel the nostalgic feeling from the OG »
👍 anonymous review · 94 h played21
« l'introduction est bad longue est chiante »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This is my first Trails game and so far this is incredible! It's a nice, classic JRPG and refreshing. I'm not too far into it but I wanted to leave a positive review anyway »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played3
« One of the most boring JRPGS I have ever played even after 12 hours literally nothing of note occured, I could summerize the entire story in maybe 2 sentences. »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« For once i am not a hero of ages nor am I overcoming evil with the power of friendship. So far its just a couple of kids trying to do their job with surprisingly good writing and a solid combat system. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played211
« Repetitive gameplay, most of the characters were either bland or outright annoying. »
👎 anonymous review · 28 h played
« Falcom have nailed this so perfectly that it felt like I was experiencing the magic for the first time all over again »
👍 anonymous review · 85 h played1111
« Estelle ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sucks Edit: Overhyped trash game. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« - Best turn based gameplay of all time - A Real difficulty - Amazing characters - Perfect Narration - 10/10 ending - Good OST - Excellent Boss Fights »
👍 anonymous review · 118 h played11
« Made me stop playing everything else, until I reached the end. Looking foward the Second Chapter remake. »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
90 % pos · n=114
Story / writing
84 % pos · n=113
Graphics / art
79 % pos · n=29
Content / longevity
72 % pos · n=18
Audio / music
93 % pos · n=15
Interface / UX
70 % pos · n=10
Performance
86 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11410347
Story / writing11395612
Graphics / art292315
Content / longevity181305
Audio / music151401
Interface / UX10703
Performance7601
Stability / bugs3003

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 56 h on median; those who dislike it: 24 h.

<2h
60 % (n=10)
2-10h
81 % (n=27)
10-25h
88 % (n=49)
>25h
96 % (n=314)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 95% positive95SepOct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 91% positive91JanMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 91% positive91Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€25.49€35.24€44.99€54.74€64.492026€29.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 19, 2025 · All-time low: €29.99 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,7 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 43 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 25,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Small streamers to support

LIVE mirrorstepper 10 viewers · EN — Commencing cozy chaos... first playthrough! #nospoilers #lurkmeLIVE TwiliAutumn 9 viewers · EN — TRAILS | My first foray into the Trails series with Trails in the Sky! | !merch | !chaos | !twloha |LIVE Shingo 4 viewers · EN — Trying this out! | #RazerStreamerLIVE よしか㌠ 3 viewers · JA — 積みゲー化してるThe 1st #2

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 05h39

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Strengths

  • Combat mechanics are widely celebrated, with 103 positive mentions out of 114.
  • The narrative depth is a core pillar, drawing 95 positive mentions out of 113.
  • The audio design is highly regarded, garnering 14 positive mentions out of 15.
  • Visual presentation remains a highlight, supported by 23 positive mentions out of 29.

Weaknesses

  • The story structure does not land for everyone, with 12 negative mentions out of 113.
  • User interface design presents friction for some, resulting in 3 negative mentions out of 10.
  • Technical stability is occasionally an issue, as indicated by 3 negative mentions regarding bugs.

Who is it for?

This experience is tailor-made for JRPG enthusiasts who value long-form storytelling and tactical combat systems. It is an essential pick for those looking to invest heavily in a rich, character-driven world.

Is Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 4,287 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Combat mechanics are widely celebrated. Current price: 59,99€.

Verdict

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter stands as a triumphant entry in the genre, boasting a 93% positive reception in recent feedback. While minor interface and pacing gripes exist, the sheer quality of the adventure makes it a must-play title for any fan of the series.

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