FALCOM - Trails in the Sky, Cold Steel, Ys Series (SPOILERS)

**Corrderio** · 2017-08-18 09:55

Originally Posted by Gokulo

Isn't this new?

A bit. Falcom released information regarding a train the classes will use. I don't remember the full details but SiliconEra had an article about it:

http://www.siliconera.com/2017/08/17...n-derfflinger/

**Corrderio** · 2017-08-24 07:43

All aboard the hype train!

**Ramzii** · 2017-08-24 13:39

give me the fucking game right now pls

**Corrderio** · 2017-08-24 13:52

Originally Posted by Ramzii

give me the fucking game right now pls

This so much. Falcom is really setting up for something huge with this one.

**Ramzii** · 2017-08-24 14:33

I need to finish Ao this weekend, I've been on the last chapter for a few weeks...

**Corrderio** · 2017-08-24 14:35

I still need to play them but I'm crossing my fingers XSEED will deliver.

**Ayn** · 2017-08-24 20:56

Maximum Hype.

I've been debating getting Ao and Zero.

Ebay has both PSP entries together for around $20.

But.. is Evo worth the extra..$40ish for each game?

**Ramzii** · 2017-08-24 23:00

It's certainly helping me keep up with the translation spreadsheet since the translation is dry. Having the voice acting really helps with context and character

**Ramzii** · 2017-08-28 16:57

Finished Azure over the weekend, 2 words:

Holy. Shit.

final tier list of games:

Azure
empty tier
CS2
Zero = 3rd
SC
CS
FC

**Corrderio** · 2017-08-28 17:36

*Sits patiently waiting for Zero/Ao translation news from XSEED*

**Corrderio** · 2017-09-03 12:42

New info on the ARCUS system for Trails of Cold Steel 3. Not much to go on other than 2 master quartz slots:
http://gematsu.com/2017/08/legend-he...battle-orbment

**Ayn** · 2017-09-06 00:12

Finished Trails the 3rd.

God damn, what a send off. I went into the game wondering how they'd top the conclusion of SC but. . this game did a VERY good job. Was iffy due to the structure (basically quasi-dungeon crawler), but they made it work very, very well.

Spoiler: show

Now I want more.

**Corrderio** · 2017-09-06 08:23

Yep The 3rd was a wonderful sendoff to such a memorable cast. Manly tears were shed.

Also

Spoiler: show

**Ayn** · 2017-09-06 19:16

Yeah I did. I'd actually read up on the scene before given that I didn't expect it to come here.

Spoiler: show

**Corrderio** · 2017-09-06 20:24

Spoiler: show

**Ramzii** · 2017-09-06 23:32

Spoiler: show

**Corrderio** · 2017-09-07 08:00

Also speaking of the ending...

Spoiler: show

**Kaslo** · 2017-09-07 10:27

So picking up Ys 8 next week as my first Ys game >.>;

**ronin sparthos** · 2017-09-07 14:20

Originally Posted by Kaslo

So picking up Ys 8 next week as my first Ys game >.>;

Being late to the Ys series myself and having played Memories of Celceta and VII I'm not sure how to quite describe the series. It's not Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest in scale and it isn't over-the-top anime inspired like Tales or Persona.

Ys seems to find itself in the niche of a throwback RPG unconcerned with the trappings of trying to tackle high concept ideas and more about just being a raw hack and slash adventure ride.

Combat is definitely the most satisfying thing.

**theshun** · 2017-09-07 20:59

Originally Posted by Kaslo

So picking up Ys 8 next week as my first Ys game >.>;

You should get III and VII on Steam. VIII feels like a gamble and VI was meh. Chronicles (I & II) are fun but not indicative of what the game is like now but fun in their own right.