Hi again. Today I’m going to talk to you a little about Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky which will be released on PSP in Europe on the 4th November 2011 as a Collector’s Edition for £39.99.
Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is the first game in a trilogy of Legend of Heroes games. The story follows the adventures of Estelle Bright, the daughter of Cassius Bright, and his adopted son Joshua, both of whom are junior members of the Bracers Guild, a mercenary group sworn to protect the people of the world.
When their father Cassius, a war hero, leaves on a mission, Estelle and Joshua must take over his work in their hometown. The game’s fantastic dialogue makes this a charming prologue and this charm never disappears as the scope of the story gradually expands from simple beginnings into a tense climax, as the young Bracers must uncover a conspiracy to overthrow the government of Liberl.
Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is set in a fantasy world where the combustion engine never caught on due to the Orbal Revolution. Instead, Orbments provide power for everything from magic to telephones and airships.
The game boasts a fascinating combat system where the key to victory is strategically managing the Turn Order using buffs, debuffs and – should you have sufficient SP – interrupts.
The game also features an amazing soundtrack which is available on CD as part of the Collector’s Edition. But, more than anything else, it’s the characters you meet and the sheer quality of the writing and dialogue which have really impressed me.
Despite telling a serious story, Trails in the Sky manages to be the funniest game I’ve played all year, which reminds me…
A little hint before I go: make sure to check every treasure chest twice – you’ll be glad that you did.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 2:05 pm by Yeroon
Too bad this isn’t a Vita-game.
Looks interesting.
Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:03 pm by Ross Brierley
It’s going to be coming out on PSN later on. So you will be able to play it on Vita
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 2:09 pm by mixindave
cool do we see the store content today? i want to be disappointed when i see that payday the heist wont be there
how do refunds work on pre orders? cheers
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 2:14 pm by Suzzopher
I shall be getting this day one. Held off on my American copy as soon as I heard it was getting a Pal release.
Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:04 pm by Ross Brierley
Thanks for the support. Hope you enjoy it.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 2:15 pm by HexElf
Sounds good! I am so glad the PSP is still seeing some cool releases. Will definitely have a look when it shows up in the store.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 2:17 pm by Shikome
Looks decent… But if I have to choose between buying this or Persona 2 on release day then, well… Thats no choice.
Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:07 pm by Ross Brierley
Why not get both. We’re doing a combo pack through our webstore in which you get both Collector’s Edtions plus the items exclusive to our store and save £10. http://www.ghostlight.uk.com/games/sony-psp/persona-2-innocent-sin-tlo h-trails-in-the-sky-double-pack.html
Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:08 pm by Ross Brierley
Since my link was broken try http://www.ghostlight.uk.com/games/sony-psp.html
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 2:18 pm by Skookie30
the store updates tomorrow SCEA updates theirs later tonight UK time, should know the drill by now.
on-top do you think £39.99 is to much, i bought P3P collection edition cheap £29.99, all PSP are from £24.99 to 29.99.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 2:33 pm by AcidCrashX
happy to see you on this blog for a change Ross
will a digital release be a little while after the retail release similar to P3P?
Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:09 pm by Ross Brierley
Funny seeing you here
. Yes we’re going to be announcing a digital release date later on.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 2:48 pm by mixindave
number 6 no i dont know the drill. i dont come on here all the time so thought it was random lol but thanks
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 2:58 pm by ChrisEngdahl
Finished the game last spring. Too bad Xseed Games probably won’t release the second chapter. This game leaves of with a HUGE cliffhanger.
Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:13 pm by Ross Brierley
I know XSEED are doing everything they can to get the second chapter out. They’re still working on it now so they’re clearly prepared to spend some money on it.
While there is a cliffhanger I do feel that it wraps up the story of the original game very well with the cliffhanger setting things up nicely for Second Chapter.
Anyway perhaps if Trails in the Sky game sells enough in Europe I’ll be able to pursuade someone to go over there with a whip. “Translate Faster” *Crack*
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:06 pm by iriihutoR48
I’ll definitely pick this up. My UMD collection mostly consists of RPGs and it looks like this and Grand Knights History will be my final PSP games. I’m sad to see it go but I look forward to the PS Vita.
I really hope the western world will see at least a digital version of FF Type-0 as well. I’d love to see this lovely handheld go out with a bang!
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:14 pm by iriihutoR48
@skookie30: It’s the Collector’s Edition and it’s a Recommended Retail Price. You can preorder it from Shopto.net for £24.85 if you want instead.
http://www.shopto.net/PSP/VIDEO%20GAMES/PSPLE11-Legends%20 of%20Heroes%20Trails%20in%20the%20Sky%20Collectors%20Edition.html
Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:23 pm by Ross Brierley
Thanks for mentioning that link. While you won’t get our rather lovely poster Shop-to are pretty good option if you fancy saving a bit of cash.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:26 pm by Ross Brierley
On a strictly personal level I’d just like to say that Trails in the Sky is my favourite Ghostlight game in fact it’s one I suggested bringing over
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:38 pm by iriihutoR48
I don’t know if I can get a reply but do you know if the Persona 2 T-shirt is still available for preorders of the Persona 2/Trails in the Sky double pack from the Ghostlight homepage?
I preordered the double pack now anyway and it doesn’t affect my decision but it would be good to know.
I love Ghostlight for the games they have brought to Europe, both during the PS2 era and this so I hope they can keep it up!
Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:54 pm by Ross Brierley
We do still have Persona 2 T-Shirts and Trails in the Sky A1 rolled posters available for new pre-orders from our website.
Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:55 pm by Ross Brierley
Thanks for the kind words as well. I hope you continue to enjoy the games we bring over.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:40 pm by Skookie30
Yes i know it the collection edition with persona 2 collection edition.
i can tell you this you won’t save a tenner if they both each £39.99 or £69.99 for the 2 of them together.
you be wiser going to GAME & save 20 quid minus the t-shirt & poster.
but you chose.
Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:52 pm by Ross Brierley
True. Although nearly a decades gig going has taught me that you can easily spend £20 on a T-Shirt on it’s own. But while we love people ordering through us in the end if you’re not interested in the T-Shirt and the Trails in the Sky A1 rolled poster you’re probably better off going for that Shop-to link posted above.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:44 pm by Skookie30
* RRP are set by shops while it differently save you a tenner £69.99 instead of 79.99, it still cheaper going to the shops “shop around” like i do
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:47 pm by Skookie30
* forget about above post i mean shops don’t Set RRP but it still best to shop around like i do.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 3:59 pm by MrVidler
Would you say this is similar to Tales of Eternia?(if you played it that is! And if not why not!!!) Thats my favourite psp rpg to date so far, although yet to play p3p and ogre.
Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 4:08 pm by Ross Brierley
Sadly I haven’t actually played Tales of Eternia so I can’t help you there
. We did publish an email from one of our fans who imported the US release in which they describe the gameplay over at http://blog.ghostlight.uk.com/post/fan-s-corner–trails-in-the-sky if that helps. There are also lots of very positive reviews around on the net.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 4:00 pm by shaolinsword
Its games like these that make me want to get another PSP
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 6:08 pm by bashforking
ghost light got to be good
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 6:08 pm by Chaosprower
I hope the digital versions of this one and Persona 2 are not too far…Persona 3P arrived on PSN almost half a year later…
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 6:13 pm by bashforking
ah crap accidently posted a reported abuse didnt mean to
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 6:15 pm by SickMinder
I will buy the PSN-release, but 40 euro? Not going to happen.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 6:32 pm by DoctorSalvador
Still on the fence about this one, especially considering part 2 being loaclised isn’t definitive at the moment. Preordered Innocent Sin though!
Speaking of SMT, have you got any plans for Devil Survivor 2/Overclocked?
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 6:40 pm by Lucreto
I might get this as it looks like Grandia.
I miss these type of RPGs.
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 8:57 pm by stripysocks
@ 21 Bashforking
I do that all the time when I’m using the iPhone app to view the blog! I figure they must get a ton of accidentals because of it. Maybe when the app gets updated they should add an “are you sure?”…
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 9:25 pm by HazelAM
i love a good tactics style rpg.
and this one looks pretty decent, great art style certainly.
will there be a demo though?
lastly, “The story follows the adventures of Estelle Bright, the daughter of Cassius Bright, and his adopted son Joshua”.
dodoes this game feature the first transgender videogame protagonist?
or is that just a typo? ^_^
i’d really like a demo. (¬_O)
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Posted on 18 October, 2011 at 11:33 pm by Ross_Br
Hi it’s everyone. Sorry it’s taken so long to get back to you all I’ve just got back from college. I’ve also forgotten my proper log in so I’ll be using my personal one for the evening.
@SickMinder We should hopefully have news on a PSN version soon but I don’t have an exact date at the moment. It’s worth noting it’s 39.99 for a Collector’s Edition so you do get quite a few goodies other than the game.
@DoctorSalvador Obviously it’s your call but while after playing it I am kind of desperate to play the next one I did feel satisfied with the ending. As for Overclocked we’ve no plans to at the moment but we’re all big SMT fans so it’s something we would love to be able to do.
@HazelAM
Sorry slightly clumsy from me there Joshua is the adopted son of Cassius. There’s no demo I’m afraid. There are a number of excellent reviews of it scattered round the web though.
http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/the-legend-of-heroes-tra ils-in-the-sky has some links to some.
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Posted on 19 October, 2011 at 6:02 am by dSkuld
Will it be released in Australia? Either as PSN or retail?
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Posted on 19 October, 2011 at 10:53 am by Ross_Br
@dSkuld I know we’re shipping to Australia if you order off our webstore. I’ve got the day off work today. But I’ll try and find out what else we’re doing when I get into work on Thursday.
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Posted on 20 October, 2011 at 10:04 am by Ross Brierley
Just to confirm in case anyone was wondering Ross_Br is indeed me
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Posted on 20 October, 2011 at 10:14 am by Skookie30
question Ross i should have said it before in my above post.
are you from ghostlight? Why the laughing jackal then.
Posted on 20 October, 2011 at 10:36 am by Ross Brierley
Seriously though Laughing Jackal are very closely linked to Ghostlight so in addition to making our own games as Laughing Jackal (more news on that coming soon at http://www.laughingjackal.co.uk/
) we also handle well pretty much everything for Ghostlight. Which is very good for me as I’m really into RPG’s both Japanese and Western.
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Posted on 20 October, 2011 at 10:54 am by Skookie30
oh a hydra company 2 company in 1
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Posted on 23 October, 2011 at 7:23 pm by DanHibiki
Have there been any talks with Sony for a PSN release of the second one, to fix the 2 UMDs problem?
A bit premature, but if they’re gonna fix the problem for Square Enix with Type 0, they should fix it for you guys.
Posted on 24 October, 2011 at 12:24 pm by Ross Brierley
I believe XSEED are looking into ways of getting the second game out.
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