Play this or wait for the remake?

[max e]

I've had sky in my library for years and never got around to it. I do want to jump in the series now but I know the sky remake has been announced for Fall of this year. Would it be worth just waiting for that and playing a different arc like daybreak?

[CalokAndQkourQcuarante]

The Sky arc is a trilogy, meaning if you're waiting for the remake you'd have to wait for all 3 games to be remade to get the full story, which would probably be at least 5 years. And the second and third game aren't certain to happen at all. Falcom has said they will only remake Sky SC (the 2nd game) if Sky FC's remake sells well.

Also this version of Sky has an iconic feature that the remake almost certainly won't have: chest messages (you'll see what I mean).

Starting with Daybreak is a valid option, but keep in mind every arc in this series is deeply interconnected. Characters will return, old locations will be visited, and plot points will be continued. Starting with Sky is the only way to get the full experience, if that's important to you.

Plus, many people (myself included) consider Sky the best arc. It's not just "homework" for later games. It's an amazing journey in itself.

So yeah, I'd recommend playing the original. If you don't like the old-style graphics, you can refund (it's cheap anyway) and go for one of the later games (Trails of Cold Steel 1 is the first game to be fully 3D, and Trails through Daybreak 1 is where they start looking really refined).

Then when the remake comes out, if you still want to buy it, that could be a hugely satisfying play too, seeing the place you travelled through in glorious 3D!

[max e]

Originally posted by CalokAndQkourQcuarante:

The Sky arc is a trilogy, meaning if you're waiting for the remake you'd have to wait for all 3 games to be remade to get the full story, which would probably be at least 5 years. And the second and third game aren't certain to happen at all. Falcom has said they will only remake Sky SC (the 2nd game) if Sky FC's remake sells well.

Also this version of Sky has an iconic feature that the remake almost certainly won't have: chest messages (you'll see what I mean).

Starting with Daybreak is a valid option, but keep in mind every arc in this series is deeply interconnected. Characters will return, old locations will be visited, and plot points will be continued. Starting with Sky is the only way to get the full experience, if that's important to you.

Plus, many people (myself included) consider Sky the best arc. It's not just "homework" for later games. It's an amazing journey in itself.

So yeah, I'd recommend playing the original. If you don't like the old-style graphics, you can refund (it's cheap anyway) and go for one of the later games (Trails of Cold Steel 1 is the first game to be fully 3D, and Trails through Daybreak 1 is where they start looking really refined).

Then when the remake comes out, if you still want to buy it, that could be a hugely satisfying play too, seeing the place you travelled through in glorious 3D!

Yeah, makes sense I knew it was a trilogy but I didn't know the criteria on when the other sky entries would be remade. It also seems like to me it wouldn't take that long as they'd probably just reuse what they have. 2-3 years is what i'd think to get the other two out. I already own Sky FC. I didn't realize the arcs were "deeply" connected more like just referenced and I was told that it would probably be fine. I do want to play the best version of Sky that's my only thing but maybe i'll replay it anyway with the remake since it'll be a different experience with different combat and whatnot. Will probably support it none the less if there's a Switch 2 version. Thank you for your input!

[Seaniverse]

I don't know tbh, as we don't know if the other two will get a remake and if the remake will be any good. I, personally, recommended a friend to just start them and play the remake/s if they're interested later.

[xHans]

It's hard to say as it's highly likely that the new one will be good. I'd say play through this one and then if you liked it replay the new one

[keep.it.professional]

Originally posted by max e:

Originally posted by CalokAndQkourQcuarante:

The Sky arc is a trilogy, meaning if you're waiting for the remake you'd have to wait for all 3 games to be remade to get the full story, which would probably be at least 5 years. And the second and third game aren't certain to happen at all. Falcom has said they will only remake Sky SC (the 2nd game) if Sky FC's remake sells well.

Also this version of Sky has an iconic feature that the remake almost certainly won't have: chest messages (you'll see what I mean).

Starting with Daybreak is a valid option, but keep in mind every arc in this series is deeply interconnected. Characters will return, old locations will be visited, and plot points will be continued. Starting with Sky is the only way to get the full experience, if that's important to you.

Plus, many people (myself included) consider Sky the best arc. It's not just "homework" for later games. It's an amazing journey in itself.

So yeah, I'd recommend playing the original. If you don't like the old-style graphics, you can refund (it's cheap anyway) and go for one of the later games (Trails of Cold Steel 1 is the first game to be fully 3D, and Trails through Daybreak 1 is where they start looking really refined).

Then when the remake comes out, if you still want to buy it, that could be a hugely satisfying play too, seeing the place you travelled through in glorious 3D!

Yeah, makes sense I knew it was a trilogy but I didn't know the criteria on when the other sky entries would be remade. It also seems like to me it wouldn't take that long as they'd probably just reuse what they have. 2-3 years is what i'd think to get the other two out. I already own Sky FC. I didn't realize the arcs were "deeply" connected more like just referenced and I was told that it would probably be fine. I do want to play the best version of Sky that's my only thing but maybe i'll replay it anyway with the remake since it'll be a different experience with different combat and whatnot. Will probably support it none the less if there's a Switch 2 version. Thank you for your input!

You'll probably be fine starting with a later arc, in the sense that you won't be lost, but you will spoil plot points and character arcs for yourself, if you ever go back and play the older games.

[max e]

Originally posted by xHans:

It's hard to say as it's highly likely that the new one will be good. I'd say play through this one and then if you liked it but the new one and replay it again

I'm sure it'll be good lol. It already looks very good.

[Jean]

I never beat it but I still plan to replay and beat it (and SC and 3rd) before playing the remake. There is a certain something about Falcom games from this era, and the old art especially that is so charming to me. Later and current Falcom art is imo not as charming, even if I think the animations in the remake look super damn cool.

[Oguzhan]

Honestly, I recommend playing the originals AND the remakes. Sure, the story is the same but the experience will be different. Besides, people love these games for a reason -- they are really freaking amazing.

[cakebox]

I'm playing this game blind for the first time and after seeing that I already let a quest expire (I didn't know that they could expire that fast) --I decided that I will just enjoy myself here, and then go for a completion run with my current knowledge when I eventually get to the remake. Hope you liked it if you did end up getting to the game!

[max e]

Originally posted by cakebox:

I'm playing this game blind for the first time and after seeing that I already let a quest expire (I didn't know that they could expire that fast) --I decided that I will just enjoy myself here, and then go for a completion run with my current knowledge when I eventually get to the remake. Hope you liked it if you did end up getting to the game!

I have not yet been playing some other stuff but I'm having a hard time deciding!

[Hat8]

The gameplay of the remake is going to have little in common with the other games in the Liberl arc and those games will take a while to be remade. You'll be setting yourself for a long wait if you choose the remake.

[Lawful Evil]

I have had this in my library for a while and was on the fence about waiting for the remake. I am about 6 hr in and like it so far. Going forward I plan on playing the games in order. By the time I am done I hope all three remakes are out and I can play the remakes.

[Niras]

Since you already have it in your library try it out for few hours, see if you aren't put off by the combat and old graphics. As others said you'll have to wait for second game to be remaked, at least a year not to mention PC port (assuming it's coming out on switch first only). Without spoiling much 1st game ends on huge cliffhanger and 2nd game's story starts immediatly after 1st one.

if you wanna play different arc, keep in mind you'll get spoiled. Even if you start from beginning of the arc you might get spoiled on some plot threads conclusions from ealier entries (e.g certain character story from first three games concludes in Azure). Also events from 1st three games are mostly breifly mentioned, only thoroughly explained to the MC, not the player.

The best entry points are trails in Sky (1/FC), Trails from zero, Coldsteel (1), Daybreak (1). Reverie it's "Marvel cinematic universe Endgame" equivalent in trails series which concludes trails entire story (from 1st game through Crossbell games, then Coldsteel) to my knowladge, so I wouldn't recommend playing it as 1st game.

Imo I recommend Crossbell arc as the latest entry point due Crossbell games and Coldsteel events influencing each other.

[max e]

Originally posted by Niras:

Since you already have it in your library try it out for few hours, see if aren't put off by the combat and old graphics. As others said you'll have to wait for second game to be remaked, at least a year not to mention PC port (assuming it's coming out on switch first only). Without spoiling much 1st game ends on hughe cliffhanger and 2nd game's story starts immediatly after 1st one.

if you wanna play different arc, keep in mind you'll get spoiled. Even if you start from beginning of the arc you might get spoiled on some plot threads conclusions from ealier entries (e.g certain character story from 1st games concludes in Azure). Also events from 1st three games are mostly breifly mentioned, only thoroughly explained to the MC, not the player.

The best entry points are trails in Sky (1/FC), Trails from zero, Coldsteel 1, Daybreak 1. Reverie it's "Marvel cinematic universe Endgame" equivalent to the trails series which concludes trails entire story (from 1st game) to my knowladge, so I wouldn't recommend playing it as 1st game.

Imo I recommend Crossbell arc as the latest entry point due Crossbell games and Coldsteel events influencing each other.

I appreciate it. Just as a note it's been confirmed for multiplat at launch.

[Niras]

Originally posted by max e:

Originally posted by Niras:

Since you already have it in your library try it out for few hours, see if aren't put off by the combat and old graphics. As others said you'll have to wait for second game to be remaked, at least a year not to mention PC port (assuming it's coming out on switch first only). Without spoiling much 1st game ends on hughe cliffhanger and 2nd game's story starts immediatly after 1st one.

if you wanna play different arc, keep in mind you'll get spoiled. Even if you start from beginning of the arc you might get spoiled on some plot threads conclusions from ealier entries (e.g certain character story from 1st games concludes in Azure). Also events from 1st three games are mostly breifly mentioned, only thoroughly explained to the MC, not the player.

The best entry points are trails in Sky (1/FC), Trails from zero, Coldsteel 1, Daybreak 1. Reverie it's "Marvel cinematic universe Endgame" equivalent to the trails series which concludes trails entire story (from 1st game) to my knowladge, so I wouldn't recommend playing it as 1st game.

Imo I recommend Crossbell arc as the latest entry point due Crossbell games and Coldsteel events influencing each other.

I appreciate it. Just as a note it's been confirmed for multiplat at launch.

Neat

I assumed it was coming only on switch first due to it being first revealed at Nintento Direct and ealier entries coming out later in the west and PCs

Also worth noting 1st entries in each arc take into account potential newcomers
e.g you can read on various terms in library in Zero & Azure
Still they don't go in detail during main story on what happened in previous games (mostly Sky games)