Remembering The Trails In The Sky Games
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- As we approach the 20th anniversary of Trails, it's time to go back to the start of this extremely unique and lesser known JRPG series. If you're looking to start peak fiction, look no further!
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Trails is slowly becoming my favorite JRPG series. I'm so happy to see it get its flowers.
i too like seeing my favorite JRPG get flowers from people
Your review of the first Trails in the Sky is what made me discover your channel, glad to have been following you since then :)
Me too!!
Same :D
What I love about Falcom's JRPGs is that things can happen even without player input
That first video is a big reason why I played trought the trilogy and then the rest of the Trails games. They are now my favorite JRPG. I might replay trought it again after Daybreak.
I don't think I've said this yet, but I'm super grateful for your coverage on this series. Been a huge fan of your channel since the Fallout 3 days and seeing you talk about a series that very quickly became one of my favorites of all time really hit home and felt special to me. Very excited to see what Falcom has in store for us in the near future, and for fans to get their hands on Daybreak soon. I really don't mind what form the Sky games take in order to be put on modern consoles, but a Sky remake in Kai's engine... sweet baby Ragnard that would be insane. Appreciate this video a lot Matty, stay classy my man!
Sky 3rd is one of my favorites too, even playing Kuro 2 right now it's still being utilized in terms of lore and small details. I just laugh when I see people still say it's filler xD
f it isn't the biggest fan of the northern war mobile xd
@@kjriwoutube I probably got the rawest enjoyment out of it so, that might not even be wrong xD oh great... that's not what I wanted my legacy to be, lol
I still think it's wild that so many of us trails fans have similar trajectories.
@@Cyrus_Bright I'm still playing it. Why am I still playing it?
@@Cynicz13 you're starved for Trails content? But don't worry, Daybreak will break the curse xD
Sky SC and especially Star Door 15 in 3rd will always stay with me for as long as I live. Thoroughly memorable gaming moments
Finished the sky trilogy and Zero-Azure. Almost done with CS1. Such an amazing franchise. I can't believe I haven't heard about it until last year. My friend recommended them to me.
same, I'm in chapter 5 of cs1
I JUST started CS3 , the joy I feel simply PLAYING it is kinda crazy NGL. Its shaping up to be my fav , enjoy CS1 and 2!
Couldn't be happier that this video is being released on this day!
I literally finished Trails in the Sky a few hours ago and now I'm watching this video and I'm sooo hyped for the next parts of the series!
Even more so since it's one of your absolute favorite games of all time!
I currently have almost all of the Trails games here (except Nayuta & Zero) and can't wait to continue experiencing this series and fall in love with this huge world...
Thanks for this great video!!!
Matty you were the reason I decided to jump into the trails journey and now I'm on Cold Steel 1 and loving the journey soo far! Thank you!
Oh yeah, starting the video off with “cry for me”, absolutely solid mate. I love this series so much. Discovered it right before Covid hit and when I was laid off I played through sky 1-3, the crossbell duology (with the Geofront translation), then cold steel 1-3. Omg it was magical. Cold steel 4 for westernized and I finished that, cementing itself as one of my all time favorite series. After finishing reverie, I’m so SO ready for Kuro no kiseki
I'm so happy you made this video! I really think you've helped a lot of people discover and fall in love with this series, like me! ❤
The “Do NOT skip the third” disclaimer becomes a lot more powerful the deeper you dive into Trails. “Looks at the Kai trailers” lol
As a lot of others are saying, Trails is probably my favorite JRPG series (or just RPG in general) of all time! It’s just unmatched in story telling, world building, etc etc
I was so happy you did a video in Trails in the Sky. I found your channel when you first played Trails in the Sky! A lot of people say Sky FC starts too slow but the trilogy is still my favorite in series and it means the world to me and Estelle is the best protagonist. I at least want a remaster with the vita evo voices
I’m so happy rn! I just started Trails from Zero, so an in the Sky video is exactly what I need. I loved them sooo much.
I think I saw a MattMcmuscles covering the localization of this franchise and a rather dark moment with one of the translators that thankfully got a happy ending. I'm glad people get to enjoy this franchise and this coming from a guy who's not a fan of JRPGS
This series just recently became my 2nd fav jrpg behind the xenoblade series. A few hours away from finishing trails in the sky 1. Can’t wait to run through the entire series!
Your original video made become a trails fan. I played every game in the series after that video. I’m so thankful you showed us such a gem of a series.
Your review made me try out the series and i love it so much, underrated gem of a series
I know this series’s popularity can only go up, videos like this help
I love how this channel has the Trails love like no other. I feel the exact same way. What an amazing series.
"A cat relaxing in the sun" has to be one of the best and most relaxing songs in any game. As you said, all the Trails music is great, but that song grabbed me.
Best JRPG franchise of all time!
My fav games in the series, much better than some later games IMO
Bro Ive literally been watching your other Kiseki videos from the other channel since I am currently playing through the series and I thought this was another old one when I saw it lol.
Great to see all the Trails love in the comments I've been playing Trails since before SC had it's localisation and we were stuck on that cliffhanger for years
I'm almost jealous of people who are experiencing the series for the first time and can play uninterrupted from FC Through Daybreak 😁 😉
I got into trails around a year ago. Im now finishing Hajimari just in time for Kuro english release. This is definitely my favorite game franchise!
The legend of hero games is my favorite JRPGs. I only found out about them when you made a steam sale video On your main channel A few years back I believe. cold steel one was on the list. Even though the sky series is on PlayStation and switch but just not for the West. I just hope they bring those games To those platforms soon.
Just wanna say this channel has been a great source of comfort for me when I really needed it. Been playing through final fantasy games and love your videos on them. Thank you
You talking about old anime games and Trails is what got be subbed to your channel , I have been watching some of your videos ever since. Thank you as always.
Thank you Matty for singing the praises of this wonderful series. It was thanks to you that I dove in and experienced this excellent trilogy for myself.
Estelle's theme always playing in my mind.
Your videos are what got me into the Trails series.
What an ambitious series!
I love this so much! I finally beat Cold Steel 4 just a few days ago and have been putting Reverie off so I can take a break from the series for a little bit, but I COMPLETELY understand the feeling you mentioned about how progressing through the series does create sort of a sense of yearning for the trilogy that started it all. I've been wanting to replay the Sky games SO much recently! They are so special to me, and it would be interesting to revisit those older games after having spent so much time getting better acquainted with the mechanics.
just bought these games recently. you should do the Ys series
My crazy crackpot trails conspiracy theory is that there is still something in Liberl, and there's a reason why the series started in that nation. I think that, at the very end of this series, whenever that is, there will be a moment when all the Avengers assemble in Liberal to go off to whatever the final battle of trails is.
Yeah, I've been spending the larger part of the last 3 years playing through this series. I did stop to take a break and play other games a couple of times in between to avoid burnout, but found myself being drawn back into the world of Zemuria really quickly most times. I'm currently close to the end of Act 3 in Reverie. Don't think I'll make it through, before Daybreak comes out. But I had to take a longer break before starting Reverie, because last year I played both Crossbell games and then Cold Steel 3+4 all in a row. It feels weird to think that I'm almost caught up on a series that's been ongoing for 20 years.
Trails is one of those franchises that function without you ever engaging with it.
my favourite franchise, please keep spreading the trails agenda! Already finished Kuro in JP but im so excited to 100% the english release soon.
Just wanted to thank you for introducing me to these games Matty! Im currently up to azure and it’s become my favourite jrpg series!❤
Crazy timing just started tails in the sky SC this week and it’s hooking me like no Jrpg has in a long time ! Can’t wait to catch up
I had a FFXIV ad right at the part in the video talking about it lol. NICE
Beat the Sky games just a few weeks ago and honestly left me speechless for a few days. The story and the world was so immersive that I jumped straight into the crossbell arc(finished zero just last night).
Im currently playing Reverie and have played all previous titles. Sky SC is still my favorite game of the series and Estelle is still the best protagonist.
I have Trails Zero on Switch sealed but who knows if I'll ever play it because I heard you have to play several games before and after to understand the story
Ideally you should play the games that are talked about in this video before Zero because Zero relies pretty heavily on a lot of the plot points that happen in this game and a lot of the biggest emotional payoffs won't hit if you aren't familiar with backstories. Any Windows PC built in the last 20 years or so will run the Sky trilogy flawlessly, but the first two are also available on PSP and all three Sky games are available if you have a hacked Vita and are willing to do some faffing about to install the English localization patches. Zero is still a great game in its own right, though, and its sequel, Azure, relies less on knowledge of the Sky trilogy.
Nice refresher on the series that started it all. Cant wait for Daybreak!
This is how I played the sky trilogy on my ps3 I bought all 3 copies from Japan and used a walkthrough on RUclips where the game is in English
This ia a good review of the entire sky trilogy
im at the finale of Ao no kiseki and im really glad i took the plunge to delve into this game series.
Man I hope they port the Trails in the sky trilogy to the Switch. I have trails from zero, trails to azure, trails into reverie, trails of cold steel 3 and 4 on the switch, and I'll be pre ordering daybreak soon. I bought a ps vita and bought trails of cold steel for it and will be buying cold steel 2 for the vita as well. I haven't started playing the games yet because i want to play them in order, starting with trails in the sky. Might have to get then on steam.
Always love your Trails videos Matty! Can’t wait for Daybreak!
It's best jrpg series ever for me.
Best Saga Ever!
I would be super happy with a port, remake would be most amazing too though!!
It's been a few years since I first got into Trails, but I still look back on the Sky arc very fondly for having some of my favourite character writing in the series. Maybe I should revisit these games someday on the highest difficulty setting, potentially go for all achievements hmmm...
The marrying proposal story was so cute
Perfect timing. I’m just finishing Sky the 3rd!
I have played Trails of cold steel 1 and 2 as first and it was quite unique and even emotional experience (quite similar to Kingdom hearts in a way) even though I didn't knew about sky series or crossbell arc so I am planning to go through all accessible games so excitement is trough the roof already being on chapter 2 of SC
I’m playing the Sky trilogy now, currently on SC! I played Zero through Reverie, now gone back to Sky. I plan on doing a NG+ of the rest before going through Daybreak 😅
Peak is right, the trails games are amazing.
I like Trails of the sky 1 and 2. I could not get into 3 because of the setting. I liked exploring the world in the first 2 games.
Do most Trails fans recommend using a guide when playing the sky trilogy? I'm asking as a jrpg fan who wants to start the series.
It depends, but if you're open to using a guide, I would ultimately recommend using one at the start to get an idea of what you're missing if you don't. There are missible collectibles like individual chapters of in-game novels-no, seriously, these games have novels that you can stop to read at your leisure but you have to collect the chapters yourself more often than not-treasure chests in areas that you may or may not be able to revisit, etc. There are even "hidden quests" which require going out of your way to talk to a given NPC at a specific point in the playthrough, lest they expire. The quest system in Sky is especially unforgiving, because they might expire on you while you don't think you're doing anything.
Unrelated recommendation is the evolution voice mod, which adds voiced dialogue from the Japanese "Evolution" remaster to almost every cutscene in all 3 Sky games. I won't give instructions here, but if you're interested and need help with installing it, just leave a reply and we can talk on Discord or something.
I developped a strong feeling of nostalgia for the first trilogy too. FC and the 3rd being my favorites. Such amazing games. 3rd actually crushed my soul. I love it so much. FC is so simple yet so epic. It strongly reminds me of Grandia, my favorite game. This is why I prefer it over SC that was a bit too long and too reliant on bringing every one together. I felt it was sometimes forced. It was great nonetheless.
In my opinion one of the greatest JRPG Trilogies ever created! Everyone should experience Sky games at least once in their life!
I got a good one um Meet the Robinsons and Chicken Little Ace in Action.
Trails has got to be my #1 franchise of all time and Sky SC is probably my favorite JRPG of all time. Can't wait to pick up Daybreak day one
Please no remake. I’m done with remakes. Please just release the god damn games we love on modern platforms so that we can actually play them!!
I’m playing these on vita in English alongside the zero and azure patch’s now to find time to play 😅 still in chapter 2 and I started almost a month ago just been busy with work
For anyone looking to get into the series: Sky is the ideal starting point. Think of it like Kingdom Hearts. Yeah, you can technically start anywhere, but you won't know the past things that do get heavily referenced (especially the further you go). Yes, even the events from the Sky trilogy get referenced. The story is actually interconnected and they throw out massive spoilers for things that have concluded in the past arcs. It's not really purist talk, just a wish for people to experience this great series and see how it evolved step by step. Sky is the simple beginnings basically, and I'm really glad I got to experience it.
Really, trails are something that simply is not done before all the games have one narrative about this world it's simply amazing
I'd love a Trails in the sky trilogy remake/remaster. Unfortunately, I don't think that's going to happen since license for the English localization is currently held by XSEED, so they'd need to translate all three games again
Love me some Trails content.
omg a jumpscare to see my face/video on this channel haha.
I love the way this Sky series looks. I prefer this over the ps3 poly graphics.
Did you know we are getting remakes when you made this video? :O
I wouldn't "gatekeep" that much with starting in another arc of the series, because I started with CS1 (Sky was forever in my steam wishlist, since before it's release there) and it hooked me from the very start, so I played the first finished it right on time for CS2 and continued there until the end of CS4. After that I went back to Sky played through the series until CS1 and it was a nice experience, because there were so many moment like "Omg, so that's what was mentioned in CS", so it was kinda like playing prequels to it.
I still have Azure on hold, but there are too many great and large games that I can't casually play Azure next to them, but I'll try to start it in July and Daybreak, the CE will collect dust in that time, right after it.
It is probably my most favorite game series of all time.
The could easily have a compilation release and release it on the switch.
Falcom and NISA really wasted the opportunity of not advertising Trails through Daybreak on Nintendo Direct.
never want something to go full mainstream, it never ends well
it works so well exactly cause its niche, allowing it to play the way it does without broad appeal, coddling, casualization of its series, never goes well
Dunno if you've talked about it but Sky is getting a remake/remaster which will mean even console players can experience full story
You should listen to the Golden Sun music too. Just as good.
I hope this games come to Switch soon
Perhaps I will buy this entire series on steam and play 600 hours on my steam deck 😏
Example of just how long-term interconnected this series is: A major battle between two characters from Sky SC is explicitly invoked in the *opening movie to Daybreak.*
Which fight ??
@@gabrielike1370 Zin vs. Walter.
These three games on 1 switch cart please. Charge $90, I’ll buy it.
I have bought EVERY single game physically for the switch YET I’m waiting until all the Sky Trilogy is accessible to me.
Trails is like the one piece of jrpgs. Excellent world, characters, and story.
I noticed a small but cool overlap between these 2 fanbases , as a fan of both myself , I completely agree.
Wow this video is incredible
Sky FC and the 3rd were awesome. SC... weeeeeell. It was good. At time very good. But i preffer the other two, hands down. Probably this is the big BIG reason why I preffer Zero-Azure duology. Also cause that duology my fav characters.
I’m interested in the series especially after playing Ys but the amount of dialogue really is hurdle for me. Maybe I’ll give it a shot after I finish the Ys series
I so badly want to play the entire Trails series from the start but the Sky trilogy is stuck on pc and old Playstation hardware. I only have a Switch. That's my gaming platform of choice.
Also the Switch is missing Trails of Cold Steel 1&2 which only came out in Japan and Korea from Clouded Leopard
Would like to see a review on The Thing, Red Dead Revolver, NARC (2005), GUN, Total Overdose, Geist, and Metal Arms.
Matty, Daybreak is almost here!
He probably got a review code a few weeks ago !
It looks like Grandia
Best JRPGs of all time
Eh, I'm not complaining about only this trilogy being unavailable on modern consoles. The fact that NIS/Falcom has like 8 games for a storied franchise that was once Japan only at the time in the West is incredible. For those in back pouting about the Sky trilogy being inaccessible, be grateful. That studio could be like Bandai Namco and largely ignore the remaster market.
Trails in the sky fc is a psp title
Going through SC currently and got third chapter installed and ready.
btw what instalment is this at 11:50? the art looks different.
Trails in the Sky Evolution. Basically the same game with updated art and voice acting
This is the vita version which looks different from the pc versions. Hope that helped.
It's funny cuz I was just shopping for Trails games! And I got this one game called Nayuta: Boundless Trails. Is this the same universe but unconnected story-wise?
It is unclear. Kondo has apparently hinted at it being connected, but as of now, you can consider it to be a spinoff.
I'll keep it real. I don't think Nayura is connected at all. All the other games are heavily connected.
Can you do a retrospective on Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit