I was planning to just write ''best game ever'' and leave it at that. But eh, knowing ol' Nepiki here, he isn't satisfied with just that.

Actually, I am, but allow me to elaborate. There are few games out there that to world building and character development as well as this game (and the first game of course). This game does take it's time for that, but look past that and you have a masterpiece on your hand. Likewise, I also took my time because I wanted to see and know everything the world of Trails has to offer. Half of the game's dialogue is just optional world building, but I wanted to read them because it's done so well. And even though you revisit Liberl again in this game, it is not a repetitive and boring return. The sequel does enough to make Liberl a lively place yet again. And yeah, the characters in the first game return, and become even better in this game with more story behind them. Also a few new faces I definitely welcome.

That is not to say the gameplay is lacking either. The gameplay is well done for a JRPG. Nothing that stands out from other JRPGs, but it is very engaging, and some of the boss battles in this game were some of the most intense I had in any JRPG out there. The OST also helped with that, setting the mood perfectly in whatever situation it demanded.

I mean, I could go on and on, but I think I made my point clear. The only negatives I could come up with relate to personal preferences, like the game being long and taking it's time. If you do mind that, then maybe this isn't the game for you, and that's exactly what Trails in the Sky is: a masterpiece if you can appreciate it taking it's time to develop itself. If not well.. then I can't guarantee you'll like it. You can play the first game, which is also very good and while the games are directly related to each other, the first game's still has an ending for that game, though with a cliffhanger for the second game. If you enjoyed that game, you can always come back here and see if you want to play the game.

I mean, I have played tons of JRPGs, and for over a decade Final Fantasy VI was my favourite game. And then suddenly this game comes along and aims to rob that place, with the both of them sharing the honour of being my favourite game now. I love this game to death, and even after finishing it I just wanted to continue. This game is wonderful, an experience I am glad I was able to play myself.

[code]If you enjoyed this review, please consider following my Curator Page [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33864135/]Nep's Gaming Paradise (Nepiki Gaming)[/url] for more reviews![/code] I was planning to just write ''best game ever'' and leave it at that. But eh, knowing ol' Nepiki here, he isn't satisfied with just that. Actually, I am, but allow me to elaborate. There are few games out there that to world building and character development as well as this game (and the first game of course). This game does take it's time for that, but look past that and you have a masterpiece on your hand. Likewise, I also took my time because I wanted to see and know everything the world of Trails has to offer. Half of the game's dialogue is just optional world building, but I wanted to read them because it's done so well. And even though you revisit Liberl again in this game, it is not a repetitive and boring return. The sequel does enough to make Liberl a lively place yet again. And yeah, the characters in the first game return, and become even better in this game with more story behind them. Also a few new faces I definitely welcome. That is not to say the gameplay is lacking either. The gameplay is well done for a JRPG. Nothing that stands out from other JRPGs, but it is very engaging, and some of the boss battles in this game were some of the most intense I had in any JRPG out there. The OST also helped with that, setting the mood perfectly in whatever situation it demanded. I mean, I could go on and on, but I think I made my point clear. The only negatives I could come up with relate to personal preferences, like the game being long and taking it's time. If you do mind that, then maybe this isn't the game for you, and that's exactly what Trails in the Sky is: a masterpiece if you can appreciate it taking it's time to develop itself. If not well.. then I can't guarantee you'll like it. You can play the first game, which is also very good and while the games are directly related to each other, the first game's still has an ending for that game, though with a cliffhanger for the second game. If you enjoyed that game, you can always come back here and see if you want to play the game. I mean, I have played tons of JRPGs, and for over a decade Final Fantasy VI was my favourite game. And then suddenly this game comes along and aims to rob that place, with the both of them sharing the honour of being my favourite game now. I love this game to death, and even after finishing it I just wanted to continue. This game is wonderful, an experience I am glad I was able to play myself.