The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd

Kevin is an absolute goat, they need to make more protagonists like him. This is the game that closes off the sky trilogy and you better already have trails from zero and trails to azure in your cart once you're done here

This shit is fucking generational. My favorite in the trilogy and that's saying something. Long arduous dungeon crawling? Tangential mini-games? Lloyd you absolute bitch. Fishing Baron you absolute bitch. How about another ass kicking in poker, Jack? Character writing that punches through the skies? Man, talk about being catered to ME.

10/10

PEAK FICTION

I WILL CONTINUE TO NOT ELABORATE

Great finale of the Trails in the Sky trilogy. As expected just as in the first two, the writing is fantastic. This one is easily my favorite one of the three, too as it gives each character their own spotlight moment. But it is only as strong as it is cuz of the other two games that made me grow invested and genuinely care a lot for all the characters, It is definitely mandatory to play the first 2 games to be able to enjoy this one, otherwise you're gonna be lost and a lot won't make any sense. But I mean, playing all three is so worth it, anyway.

You ever wanted to play an Onion head and a very hot sister? Then Trails in the Sky the 3rd is for you.

BEWARE: This game is a damn dungeon crawler. But it's okay as you get to meet your favorite characters once more.

Great. Different from most Legend of Heroes games.

Continuation of the amazing story, but with a more dungeon crawler/combat focus. Grabs everything from the prior 2 games and puts them together with an All star cast of party members to play around with and do interesting builds with. Couldn't recommend this anymore with the only caveat being, Plz play FC and SC before this title.

If you played trails in the sky FC and SC then your in for a treat for the 3rd it brings everyone together from the past two games enjoy the epic conclusion to the sky saga and after your done with that head to crossbell

Let's go

game good. play first 2 first lol

SD15
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(know some ppl who have seen psychologists after)
10/10

Hot take alert!!

This is easily my favorite of the Sky trilogy. SC was incredible and gave us so many big moments but I have two words for you.... Kevin. Graham. He's my 2nd favorite protag in the franchise and exploring his story here was a wild ride. This is the first game in the series to really dive deep into the "dark" and "heavy" topics, and they pull no punches a few times. If you like mature story and character writing, it's presented here better than anywhere else in the series up to this point.

I know a lot of people used to say this was an unimportant and skippable game, but they couldn't be further from the truth. This is easily one *the most* important games in the series - it plants so many little seeds, many of which really start bearing fruit in the most recent games even.

Falcom cooked, enjoy this meal.

DO NOT SKIP THIS GAME
I've been making my way through the series and was originally debating skipping this game and I am so glad I didn't.

Tita is one of the cutest things in the whole universe and Renne deserves all the love in the world.

This is my first JRPG game so there's not much to compare it to, but I finally finished the whole Trails in the Sky trilogy to the end and im very grateful for the time spent on this masterpiece...
The story, the music in this game... it's criminally good.
Even after a while, I can't stop listening to the soundtrack and thinking of this series over and over again...

Hopefully Falcom will hear the pleas of the Russian-speaking community to add Russian localization to the upcoming remake of the first chapter of Trails

If you're looking at Sky 3, odds are you've already played Sky 1 and 2 (if you haven't, go play those first. Yes, you need to or nothing in this will really make sense and you'll just spoil yourself a tonne). So because of that, I'll pass on telling you how great a series this is. You already know xD. But, should you play sky 3, or move straight on to the next arc, that is the question.

As a game in the series, this is one of the most self contained. The events of it are mostly sealed, and its main story more or less covers the backstory of a side character from the previous games, instead of building up on the events of sky 1 and 2. Because of this, on a surface level it is skippable; and because 80% of this game is mostly dungeon delving and exploration, I wouldn't fault you for it.

However if you do play it, the world building you'll gain is immense, and a lot of the game gives a look behind the curtains at what a lot of your sky characters are doing between games. Also, it sets up a few important plot points for future titles in the series that'll send shivers up your spine.

But what struck me, is that the game as I watched the ending of it, felt like it had given me a bit of closure on sky, in that I was able to give a proper farewell to that cast in preparation for the next game in the series. And that emotion and feeling I got, made it worth the playthrough for me.

An amazing JRPG game and incredible series. Everything from world building to characters make it shine and lovable.

banger

This was a phenomenal capstone to the Trails in the Sky saga.

Best game in the Sky trilogy. Best story, all the characters get moments to shine, loved most of the doors, and great music. Kevin is best boy, I wanna give him a hug. And Renne is now my daughter and must be protected at all costs. Overall, my favorite game so far (As of right now, I'm going through Zero currently)

This game made me cry uncontrollably twice, which to me is a sign of a great piece of media. If you're planning on skipping this one, DON'T! While a lot of the doors are optional, they also contain lore bits that help flesh out the characters and world even more. It's a game that everyone should experience. 10/10 for me

Another banger by Falcom...., I cant help but feel this series doesn't get the appreciation it deserves and its very underrated.
This chapter was a bit different from the previous games but was a joy nonetheless.
I am having a blast and I already started with Trails from Zero and cant wait to finish the series (will be a long ride).
A game that has everyone on the cast involved in all battles at some point I mean...this is just insane, and a huge cast at that
Richard was a new favorite for me and the MVP I feel, he was insanely strong and you cant help but keep him on all important battles.
Every character got their moments and when you finish the game you will get a different feeling for them surely.
And dont get me started with the OST... damn man the Trails in the Sky OSTs was one of my favorites in video games imo.
Lastly, if you did not start the Trails series... well what are you waiting for? If you like JRPGs then this is a must play game for you.
10/10 Game for me

I'm so glad I didn't skip this title in between sky sc and zero, it was totally worth it. Once you finish SC jump on in! It's very nice and I really like the traversal and party system and how it lets you play your way pretty much.

Amazing game, would play again.

This game is really fun and the arc is wrapped up nicely a lot of fun mini games and some frustrating rng stuff but the music is good and the gameplay is fun.

Many man consider the third game to be "unnecessary" and less interesting than the first two games, but in my opinion it is a fantastic opportunity to deep dive on some of the important characters that may have had less time to develop versus the primary case, flushes out many of the relationships in a meaningful way, allows for fun banter between different characters that I found both compelling and illustrative of each individual character's growth, concludes the story in meaningful and heartfelt way, and sets up the next entries plot very well. The gameplay is also just as addictive and fun as previous, moreso in some way as you get a much larger party allowing for more tactical options and fun, and I loved how the combination of characters you bring with you provides a slightly different narrative in certain boss battles and other parts of the game. In my opinion, this entry is as integral to the Sky plot as the first two, even if the major plot line for this arc, including the big bad, is already resolved. I think this is an important game to play if you want to understand the motivations and character progression of these beloved individuals in the context of the greater over-arching story going forward. I highly recommend.

Absolute Banger

My guess is they had a bunch of stuff left over from the first two games, so they created a story that would allow nothing to go to waste. Turns out they actually pulled it off. The story is a banger, the combat is still just as good as the first two, and all the bonus lore/side stories and mini games are completely optional.
I would highly recommend this game if your a fan of the first two games.

Onion graham and Ries<3

ALSO MORE OLIIIII

Good Ending

good game

This game is bombastic, its earnest, it's absolutely heart wrenching, its one of the most emotional games I've ever played and well deserving of all the build up FC and SC gave while closing off the Liberl arc. 10/10 would have heart torn out again.

空轨的第三部，后日谈类型的故事。战斗和叙事都是前两部的延续。如果通关前两部总要来看完第三部的

Good ending for trilogy

While it's the odd-man-out as it pertains to Sky, it feels a little bit like a fandisc for the first two games in a good way. It's really good and the story is worth seeing through to the end on its own merits!

While this is definitely the weakest in some aspects of the trails in the sky series, it's also the best in others. If you're interested in playing this game I have to assume you've played the first two. If not, do that then come back. If you have, you might not have a great time with the first half of the game. Some of it will feel silly and pointless, but the moments of character development and genuinely heartfelt, dark, and surprising scenes make this game worth playing.

The 1st game of the series that starts to weigh on me. The end appears to be drawn out for no real reason and group heals??? IDK, I do not care for the story as much, Kevin is annoying, but, at least we get to revisit some old toons.

Incredible conclusion to a wonderful trilogy of games.

Knock Knock

after the events of TRAILS IN THE SKY SECOND CHAPTER, cha boy KEVIN GRAHAM, part time party member of the previous game & sekret hitman from the local anti-supertech cult operating behind the scenes of the church, returns to liberl to assess a MYSTERIOUS ARTIFACT left over from SC's endgame... and meet his new apprentice RIES ARGENT, who also happens to be his LONG LOST CHILDHOOD FRIEND/FOSTER SISTER whom joined the same cult to chase him down because she's gotten sick of him leaving her on read.

shortly, a malevolent presence from within the mysterious artifact sends kevin and ries DIRECTLY TO EEBY DEEBY along with all their beloved friends (plus a couple of enemies!) from sky 1&2, wherein the player will finally discover Why Kevin Is Like That, and kevin will be DRAGGED INTO CHARACTER GROWTH while KICKING AND SCREAMING.

sky the 3rd is a 40-50hr victory lap for the previous games, the sort of purchased-separately epilogue that in ye olde 2000s~2010s used to be called a FANDISC. you ABSOLUTELY need to play trails in the sky 1 and 2 in order to enjoy 3 (and you can in fact inherit your save data from SC, so, like, hang on to that), and if you enjoyed the 150ish hours of 1&2 and want to spend more time with its cast, TRAILS IN THE SKY THE 3RD is 10000000% For You.

as a fandisc 3rd has a somewhat different format from the previous games, and its gameplay loop is separated into dungeon crawling/main plot where you gather together your 16 party members, and side stories+minigames that you can unlock if you meet certain conditions. the side stories offer glimpses into characters' backstories or what they've been doing between SC and this game, and occasionally offer lore dumps. personally i feel like the side stories tend to gel poorly with the tempo of the main gameplay cycle (esp because some of them are quite long and gameplay heavy) and maybe could've been integrated better than We Now Interrupt This Dungeon To Present Something Completely Different, but i also find this forgivable because Vignettes With Your Funny Little Guys is one of the selling points of 3rd and if you're here at all it's because you want More Time With Your Funny Little Guys.

(important aside: one of the later game side vignettes deals with child sexual exploitation in an unflinching matter that, while cathartic for some, can potentially be just as upsetting for others. while you have the option to simply avoid this vignette and in fact have to go out of your way to find it in the first place, you CANNOT unlock all side stories & the associated steam achievement without viewing it. just be aware that it's there if you intend to play!)

generally, if you've played 1&2 you will already know whether or not this game will be your jam. if you have Not played 1&2 then you sudnt come here yet, go play those first and then come back after.

and... as usual... DOUBLE TAP THEM TREASURE CHESTS!!!!!!! (really though. the loc team was fr cooking with the chest phrases on this 'un)

The last trails in the sky series,, it was really good, Love the story and the it revealed the past of all characters there... It's really heart-touching,

People will say you can skip this game and move on to the Crossbell ark, do NOT listen to them you will miss the story of possibly the best character ark in the whole series and a ton of foreshadowing for future titles.

A beautiful send-off to an amazing trilogy of JRPGs. Third takes some really strange but creative decisions with its storytelling, but the confidence and willingness to experiment with a lower budget title really paid off.
The main narrative is strong, but the different "Memory Doors" are the real strong point here - expanding on characters from the previous two games and planting seeds for the future two series (Crossbell and Erebonia), all told through a non-linear structure from different perspectives of the cast is somehow a mix of fanservice with really interesting foreshadowing and character growth. It feels like something you could only do with a series like Trails.

The gameplay is still only alright, but I'll forgive it for being complex enough to keep me engaged. Also this game has like the perfect art-style. Absolutely wonderful to look at.

DON'T SKIP IT!!! And don't wait for some remake either come on now...

Misadventures of the ~church besties~

Sky 3 is a bit of a weird one. Tough to talk about it without spoilers, I like the fact that it exists but I definitely wanted more of it overall. Still plenty things to enjoy and it didn't overstay its welcome

I don't know why some people say to skip this game. This game is one of the most important Trails you have to play if you want to get more deep into the story. Go play it if you want to get into trails story more.

Preface: After getting my love for JRPGs back thanks to the Nier games, Yakuza games, and Persona 4 Golden, I was going on a slight decline with the likes of Persona 5 and Final Fantasy 16, two games that left me feeling pretty sour by the time both games were over. To me, the big letdown in those two examples was that I just couldn’t care enough about the characters, and JRPGs have to really need powerful characterization for me to want to follow them on the ride.

Well, I found what I was looking for.

This is a review of the Trails in the Sky trilogy (FC, SC, and 3rd) more than it is a stand-alone review of 3rd. I was going to originally post this in FC’s store page, but I decided to post the review in the 3rd’s, instead, because quite frankly: It deserves it.

I went into these games with absolutely no knowledge of what I was in for, and that is absolutely the way you should engage with these games. The less you know, the better, because unlike a lot of JRPGs, the world truly does invite you to learn about it as much as its central leads. The setting and characters are the stars of these games, and while the first game has an intense slow-burn, the payoff in both SC and 3rd are truly worth the wait. I also believe that you should, without a doubt, make sure you are running the voice-mod that inserts the Japanese VOs, as voice-quality sells you on the hype-moments of the series.

One detail I love about the games is how it builds its world-logic in terms of politics, technology, religion, and even minor details like their measurement-systems. You feel like a fish out of water in FC, but by 3rd? You’re ready to run 1,000 arge races (their version of meters). Even minor information like the fact that monsters are deterred from trade routes via orbment installations that detract them help you believe what civilian life is like in the setting of Liberl.

Combat is serviceable, but also knows how to up the dramatics with flashy attacks, extensive complexity in its Quartz magic system (especially in 3rd), and can oftentimes be used to boost dramatic moments in later story-sections. I think my only gripe with combat is that I wish movement was a free-action to encourage positioning more, but overall, it does the job, and the speed-up function, as well as shining-poms and catch-up XP mechanics truly help reduce grinding to nearly null.

Soundtrack starts off good in FC, thrilling and exciting in SC, and downright perfect in 3rd. Music needs to hit hard in JRPGs to keep me hooked, and this series just keeps getting better in each game. I will likely save some tracks and revisit some of these in the future, because they are so catchy.

Character-writing and dialogue are the make-or-break. I understand that there’s a stereotype about how JRPGs never shut up at times, and while the games can become borderline visual-novels at times with how long the dialogue can drag, I have to give huge props to Falcom’s writing team, because I could enjoy the character-banter between these characters all day. It reminds me of the party of Persona 4 Golden, in the sense that these genuinely feel like friends by the time you’ve gotten to the end of 3rd. The finale left me pretty speechless with how emotionally captivated I was by the conclusion.

Special shout-outs to Olivier, Agate, Kevin, and Ries as my absolute favorites of this cast. It especially says a lot about the confidence of the writing-team that Ries only had one game to shine by the 3rd, and yet she sniped pretty hard how easy it was to enjoy her characterization. I also want to highlight that 3rd’s main story, as well as some of its door sequences (especially 15), push the boundary on how far you can drive a nail into someone’s heart when it comes to liking characters.

I genuinely am excited to continue the journey of the future games. You should check these out if you want a long, deep, character-driven JRPG. See you in Crossbell!

The least skippable game in the series. No, really. DO NOT SKIP THIS ONE.
Not only is Kevin's journey fantastic, but there is so much set up for future arcs. Most of it sets up the Cold Steel games, but some of it even relates to Daybreak. The characters from the first two games are even further developed and explored, and certain characters have incredibly shocking reveals. The battle system is one again improved upon (battle really only gets better as the series goes on).
Also, this game has the greatest soundtrack ever made.

Fantastic finish to an amazing trilogy! A lot of great characterization, especially for some characters from the previous games that needed more. If you are here, then I assume you already played the other two. No need to question it, just play this one, too.

quite quick playthrough, epilogue to the first two games, a lot of story wrap ups

A pretty good ending for the trail in the sky trilogy, i would consider this game more of a DLC/Epilogue to the story from the second chapter.

PROS:
-This game is by far the shortest between the 3
-Like usual the characters and their interactions are pretty funny(barring a couple of weird interactions)
-I liked the difficulty a lot in here since it's though while not being too unfair
-In my opinion in this game the dungeon exploration is way less annoying that in the first two games since it's much shorter

CONS:
-The main plot while not bad i think it's not as good as the previous two
-It does have some very notable padding scenes/events that may or may not be annoying to certain players(i didn't mind them since they were entertaing enough but i can see why other players may not like them)
-Dungeon exploration is way more present in this game