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[Darx]

so from the story and the screenshots im guessing we are not playing as rean anymore or at least not at the beginning.

Somebody know at what part he becomes playable? halfway? end of game?

[butterbattle22]

In terms of game-time, I'd say it's about one-quarter. Maybe not even that far. If it helps, and you don't mind another light spoiler, you're mostly just following Kurt, Juna, and Altina before that.

I wouldn't get too attached to Rean if I were you. It's only gonna become less Rean-centric from here on. Not that I don't like him, but his presence has been a cancer on the writing.

[Darx]

thanks. what do you mean from here on? didnt they say this is the last trails of cold steel and it will wrap everything up?

[butterbattle22]

Originally posted by Darx:

thanks. what do you mean from here on? didnt they say this is the last trails of cold steel and it will wrap everything up?

Well, yes and no. You are technically correct that this is the last Trails of Cold Steel game and wraps up most of the plot-lines in this arc. But also, only because the next game, which is already out in Japanese, is not Sen no Kiseki V, despite the fact that it clearly has Rean, Class VII, etc. It is Hajimari no Kiseki.

Here's the trailer, but be warned that it does spoil some things about IV. None of it should surprise you if you're used to Falcom's writing in this arc, but don't watch it if you're sensitive about that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaGuhMIDA6s

If you've played CS III, you're surely aware of Sky and Crossbell. Cold Steel was not the first arc, and Falcom has said from the beginning that it is not the last either.

[butterbattle22]

God, these Falcom trailers always get me hyped. None of the English trailers ever come close.

[Legendary Mr. Tiddles]

Originally posted by butterbattle22:

God, these Falcom trailers always get me hyped. None of the English trailers ever come close.

Japanophile maybe? No offense meant.

[butterbattle22]

Originally posted by Legendary Mr. Tiddles:

Originally posted by butterbattle22:

God, these Falcom trailers always get me hyped. None of the English trailers ever come close.

Japanophile maybe? No offense meant.

Nah, I'm not one of those. In fact, I'm still playing with English voice because CS originally only had English voice. Most of the voices are even better than before. The only disappointment is Laura.

The English trailers for these games are just trash when compared to the Falcom ones. Cold Steel II, III, and IV all included.

Edit: No offense intended towards "Japanophiles" either.

[NisseDood]

Originally posted by butterbattle22:

In terms of game-time, I'd say it's about one-quarter. Maybe not even that far. If it helps, and you don't mind another light spoiler, you're mostly just following Kurt, Juna, and Altina before that.

I wouldn't get too attached to Rean if I were you. It's only gonna become less Rean-centric from here on. Not that I don't like him, but his presence has been a cancer on the writing.

I really felt the CS3 would have been better with Juna as the MC and Rean would have taken more of a backseat as a teacher more how Sara was in CS 1 & 2.
In CS 1 & 2 they let all the kids in the class do their assignments while out on the field without teachers hounding them every step, so why couldnt they do it the same this time?

[Caliban]

After Act 1 so about 20-40hrs before you get Rean depending how you play,on lower difficulty probably even less. But worry not you'll have him for another 50-90hrs.

This is a very long game if you do everything.

[bossmanham]

Took me 40 hours to get Rean, and my playthrough was 140 hours.