Few things are as important to the JRPG genre as world-building. The Trails series has some of the deepest lore in JRPG history, with many world events driving the state of the world of Zemuria forward in what feels like a never-ending conflict in the battle of good versus evil. While it may be difficult to jump into an already existing RPG series like this after “the train has left the station,” The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II continues Nihon Falcom’s new Calvard arc from the first title, and like a great anime series, Falcom picks up right where it left off.
First things first, it’s nearly impossible to play The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II without finishing the first. So if you’re someone who’s embroiled in the detective work of Van Arkride in the first entry, you should stop reading here. Not only is Trails Through Daybreak II chock-full of spoilers for the first title (starting almost immediately), but... Read more