[scy]

I've been hearing a lot about this game. Just a couple of questions: How long is the game? I unfortunately don't really have that much time to invest in a game lately, so I currently prefere filler-free shorter games

Hm ... I wouldn't say it's all that short. I think my first playthrough was closer to the 50 hour mark, though I could've cut it down to upper 30s/lower 40s with some less "I wonder what everyone says!" running around.

Also, how's the music?

I've seen some people claim it on the weaker side of Falcom's stuff but, personally, I think it has some great tracks.

[chaosblade]

I've been hearing a lot about this game. Just a couple of questions: How long is the game? I unfortunately don't really have that much time to invest in a game lately, so I currently prefere filler-free shorter games Also, how's the music?

If you just beeline to the end, probably 40 hours? Probably also depends on the difficulty since not doing the guild quests will make the game quite a bit harder, you won't get much money without those and upgrading equipment might be a problem.

And the music is pretty weak for a Falcom game, there were only a few standout tracks, the rest was pretty mediocre (IMO).

In general if you're looking for something short and filler-free, Trails is probably not for you. Unfortunately.

[djtiesto]

Love this game so far, aside from there being lots of pauses during battle and spots where the music suddenly stops, due to my PSP not being able to keep up with the loading... Not a fan of the music though, Falcom's 80's synthpop/buttrock/house stuff getting replaced with accordian music and generic RPG music so far :P

[Darkmakaimura]

How much begging needs to be done so we can get the sequel to the States? Should I prostitute myself out? Ending it like this in North America is kind of like shipping Mass Effect 1 or 2 to Japan and not releasing Mass Effect 3.

[chaosblade]

Patience more than begging at this point, unless you adamantly want it on PSP and not PC/Steam. XSEED is working on it, but it's got a ridiculous amount of text and it's still a ways off. Next year at the earliest based on the comments they've made.

[Augemitbutter]

they should release it on PSP and steam at the same time.

[Edgeward]

They could release on Vita for all I care, I would buy a vita for it. You hear me, XSeed?! I don't care where, if it can be bought I will get it!

[Augemitbutter]

They could release on Vita for all I care, I would buy a vita for it. You hear me, XSeed?! I don't care where, if it can be bought I will get it!

same here.

[zerokoolpsx]

I really didn't pay attention to what orbments I put into my characters. I put the standard stat increasing ones. Until today, I started fooling around with what spells I can get with which orbment connected to what line. White Gehenna is actually pretty cool on Joshua. Estelle got Diamond Dust and Lightning. Only if I had known about this earlier. It would have made my battles so much easier. T_T

[Edgeward]

I didn't really bother with the orb stuff, I found the interface hard to see past the first 7 spells when you swap out orbs so I found it cumbersome enough not to experiment.

I just ended up with basic spells and brute forcing my way through the whole game. Game isn't difficult until the last town and onward anyway. Even then, I just abused the shit out of s-break and the two items I got that increase the rate it grows.

[zerokoolpsx]

I just ended up with basic spells and brute forcing my way through the whole game. Game isn't difficult until the last town and onward anyway. Even then, I just abused the shit out of s-break and the two items I got that increase the rate it grows.

I did the same thing on my first playthrough.

[Darkmakaimura]

Patience more than begging at this point, unless you adamantly want it on PSP and not PC/Steam. XSEED is working on it, but it's got a ridiculous amount of text and it's still a ways off. Next year at the earliest based on the comments they've made.

I don't care if it comes to Vita or PC/Steam, as long as a well translated version comes here to the States. Then of course, the third and Zero no Kiseki. This is the best JRPG this gen along with Tales of Vesperia. Lots of love!

[djtiesto]

This game is awesome but I think I really need to rip it to a memory card, since the load times can be extremely killer. I just made it to chapter 2 where Estelle saw the ocean for the first time, then had to stop playing. Really love the ridiculous amounts of NPC dialogue, that evolves as you progress through the game. Even if it means I have to go around town and talk to everybody anytime something big happens. Probably why I'm moving so slowly with the game.

[Toma]

Is this game basically TitS 2 or something else? Sorry for asking. The whole naming thing is confusing.

http://www.zero-full.com/

If it gets a Vita release, an american release shouldn't be too unlikely, right? Guess Sony wouldnt mind having more RPGs on the system.

[SpaceDrake]

Is this game basically TitS 2 or something else? Sorry for asking. The whole naming thing is confusing. http://www.zero-full.com/ If it gets a Vita release, an american release shouldn't be too unlikely, right? Guess Sony wouldnt mind having more RPGs on the system.

No, that's the fourth game, and the first one which starts a proper "new" story which is linked to the one told in Trails in the Sky.

[Bukana]

About to buy this "gem", any advice or tips!?

[chaosblade]

About to buy this "gem", any advice or tips!?

Remember that it's pretty slow paced game, but if you don't mind all the character and world building, what it leads up to is completely worth it.

The in game guide is useful, so make sure to make use of it. It shows the recipes for all the magic in the game for example. And like most games with cooking, its better to cook than buy healing items from shops.

And I guess don't try to complete it all in one playthrough, because you're bound to end up disappointed when you miss something. On that note, don't ignore guild quests since those are your primary source of income, because enemies don't drop money.

[Bukana]

Remember that it's pretty slow paced game, but if you don't mind all the character and world building, what it leads up to is completely worth it. The in game guide is useful, so make sure to make use of it. It shows the recipes for all the magic in the game for example. And like most games with cooking, its better to cook than buy healing items from shops. And I guess don't try to complete it all in one playthrough, because you're bound to end up disappointed when you miss something. On that note, don't ignore guild quests since those are your primary source of income, because enemies don't drop money.

Thanks for the tips!

[djtiesto]

I think I'm finally nearing the end of the game, but I just got hit with a stealth section... ugh! Was enjoying the final chapter up till this point too! How much longer is the game?

[omgfloofy]

umm... The section you mention sets you up for the chain of events that get you to the final dungeon, if I recall correctly.

After that point, you are in a straight shot of events/dungeons that open the final dungeon and the final battle from that.

Don't expect it to be quick- it's still a number of events, but it's pretty much all-action at that point.

[encephalon]

Resolved, please ignore. Sorry.

[nan0]

Can anyone give me a slight hint for the stolen candelabrum quest in Ruan? I got the second clue about "the waltz between black and red", but after running around for half an hour, I still haven't found anything.

Duh, found it by accident. For the record: It is in the first floor of the restaurant, the roulette thing.

[Tizoc]

How much is the game for now on US PSN atm?

[kuroshiki]

Falcom twitter says Falcom is making DL version of second chapter. (It has not been verified, but falcom twitter says so....)

Let's see how it goes.

[chaosblade]

Yeah, this is more of a PR person overhearing it than official confirmation, same as the Zero PC version a while back.

Wouldn't surprise me though, since its the only one not on PSN in Japan and they have commented on it before.

[kuroshiki]

Yeah, this is more of a PR person overhearing it than official confirmation, same as the Zero PC version a while back. Wouldn't surprise me though, since its the only one not on PSN in Japan and they have commented on it before.

Now would Xseed translate it on PSN, if they are indeed making it?

[chaosblade]

Probably, I think they would release it on PSN and Steam if given the opportunity.