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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)
93/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 96 % · 4,287 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
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.

In-game

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« La fin est incroyable vivement le 2. Fonctionne très bien sur Steam Deck Oled. »
👍 anonymous review · 91 h played
« Bon JRPG, de bonne mécanique de jeu et traduit en français rare pour la franchise (y) »
👍 anonymous review · 57 h played
« ambiance très chill, super reposant. Rappelle Dragon Quest en aussi bien et avec de meilleurs graphismes puisque réactualisé »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played
« 10/10 Best classic jrpg ever made best characters best story best combat system »
👍 anonymous review · 86 h played
« Le jeu était trop bien l'histroire et les perso sont trop géniaux J'attend la suite avec impatience. »
👍 anonymous review · 64 h played
« Une leçon sur ce qu'un remaster devrait être »
👍 anonymous review · 74 h played
« 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
« Trés bon RPG, un remake redonnant du PEPS a un jeux qui mérité de revenir »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played

In players' words

« La fin est incroyable vivement le 2. Fonctionne très bien sur Steam Deck Oled. »
👍 anonymous review · 91 h played
« Blablablabla / combat / blablablabla / combat / blablablabla / zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz C'est officiel, j'arrête les JRPG... (jusqu'au prochain...) »
👎 anonymous review · 47 h played
« Bon JRPG, de bonne mécanique de jeu et traduit en français rare pour la franchise (y) »
👍 anonymous review · 57 h played
« l'introduction est bad longue est chiante »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« ambiance très chill, super reposant. Rappelle Dragon Quest en aussi bien et avec de meilleurs graphismes puisque réactualisé »
👍 anonymous review · 26 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
« 10/10 Best classic jrpg ever made best characters best story best combat system »
👍 anonymous review · 86 h played
« Repetitive gameplay, most of the characters were either bland or outright annoying. »
👎 anonymous review · 28 h played
« Le jeu était trop bien l'histroire et les perso sont trop géniaux J'attend la suite avec impatience. »
👍 anonymous review · 64 h played
« Estelle ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sucks Edit: Overhyped trash game. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Une leçon sur ce qu'un remaster devrait être »
👍 anonymous review · 74 h played
« Trés bon RPG, un remake redonnant du PEPS a un jeux qui mérité de revenir »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played

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 55 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

📉 Down since launch (-9 pts) — reception has worsened
Nov 2025 : 100% positive100NovJan 2026 : 88% positive88JanMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 91% positive91Jul

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

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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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.

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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