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The Legend Of Heroes
''The Legend of Heroes'', known in Japan as is a series of role-playing video games developed by Nihon Falcom. First starting as a part of the ''Dragon Slayer'' series in the late 1980s, the series evolved into its own decade-spanning, interconnected series with fourteen entries, including several subseries. All games in the franchise released since 2004 are part of the ''Trails'' subseries, known as in Japan. The most recent entry, '' The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II – Crimson Sin'', was released in 2022. History The series was created by Nihon Falcom. It began with the release of '' Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes'' in 1989 as a part of ''Dragon Slayer'' franchise. It was released for various computer platforms, as well as consoles such as the Sega Genesis, Super NES, and the TurboGrafx-16. The latter would be the first and last game in the series released in English until 2005. In Japan however, the series continued with '' Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nihon Falcom
is a Japanese video game developer, best known for their '' Ys'', '' The Legend of Heroes'', and ''Trails'' series. The company was founded in March 1981, making them one of the oldest active video game companies. They are credited with pioneering the action role-playing and Japanese role-playing game genres, as well as popularizing the use of personal computers in Japan. History Nihon Falcom was founded by Masayuki Kato in 1981. They are credited with laying the foundations for the action role-playing and Japanese role-playing game genres. (cf. ) The name Falcom came from the Millennium Falcon and the final "n" was changed to an "m" to fit naming trends of that time. The word Nihon, taken after one of the native names of Japan, was added to make it sound more complete. Falcom's first role-playing game (RPG) was ''Panorama Toh'', released for the PC-8801 in 1983 and created by Yoshio Kiya, who would go on to create the ''Dragon Slayer'' and ''Brandish'' franchises. While its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super NES
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), commonly shortened to Super NES or Super Nintendo, is a 16-bit home video game console developed by Nintendo that was released in 1990 in Japan and South Korea, 1991 in North America, 1992 in Europe and Oceania, and 1993 in South America. In Japan, it is called the In South Korea, it is called the Super Comboy and was distributed by Hyundai Electronics. The system was released in Brazil on August 30, 1993, by Playtronic. Although each version is essentially the same, several forms of regional lockout prevent cartridges for one version from being used in other versions. The Super NES is Nintendo's second programmable home console, following the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The console introduced advanced graphics and sound capabilities compared with other systems at the time. It was designed to accommodate the ongoing development of a variety of enhancement chips integrated into game cartridges to be competitive into t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trails Into Reverie
is a 2020 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is a part of the ''Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger ''The Legend of Heroes'' series. It was released in Japan for the PlayStation 4 in August 2020, with ports released for the Nintendo Switch and Windows in August 2021. An English version was released in July 2023, additionally being ported to PlayStation 5. ''Trails into Reverie'' is considered the end of the series' Crossbell and Erebonia arcs and serves as the precursor to '' The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki''. Gameplay ''Trails into Reverie'' plays similarly to the ''Trails of Cold Steel'' tetralogy, being a traditional Japanese role-playing video game with turn-based battles. The game features a new Crossroads system where players can switch between three different story arcs, with each focusing on a different protagonist: the leader of Crossbell's Special Support Section, Lloyd Bannings, the instructor of Class VII, Rean Schwarzer, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trails Of Cold Steel IV
is a 2018 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is a part of the ''Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger ''The Legend of Heroes'' series, and is the sequel to '' Trails of Cold Steel III'' and the final entry of the ''Trails of Cold Steel'' arc. ''Trails of Cold Steel IV'' was released for the PlayStation 4 in Japan in September 2018 and worldwide in October 2020, with ports for Nintendo Switch, Windows and Stadia released in April 2021. A sequel, '' The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie'', was released in 2020. Gameplay The gameplay of ''Trails of Cold Steel IV'' is similar to previous ''Trails'' games, being a turn-based Japanese role-playing video game. Gameplay is based on that of '' Trails of Cold Steel III'', with many features returning. Several changes compared to the previous ''Trails of Cold Steel'' games include modifications to the Order and Break systems. Some characters were given weaker Orders that are upgradeable by finding trea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trails Of Cold Steel
is a 2013 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is a part of the ''Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger ''The Legend of Heroes'' series. It was initially released in Japan for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita before being localized in English by Xseed Games in 2015. A Windows port was also released by Xseed in 2017, which included additional English voice acting. Another port for the PlayStation 4 was released in Japan in 2018, and worldwide the following year. A port for Nintendo Switch was released in Japan and Asia in 2021. A direct sequel, '' The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II'', was released in 2014. Gameplay The gameplay of ''Trails of Cold Steel'' is similar to previous ''Trails'' games, being a traditional Japanese role-playing video game with turn-based battles. It adds free camera movement and fully 3D character models. The game has a new battle system, designed for commands in fights to be selected at a faster rate. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trails To Azure
''The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure'', known as in Japan, is a 2011 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is a part of the ''Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger ''The Legend of Heroes'' series. ''Trails to Azure'' serves as a sequel to '' Trails from Zero'' (2010), forming the second and final part of the series' " Crossbell arc". ''Trails to Azure'' released in Japan for the PlayStation Portable in 2011 with no release outside of Asia until 2023, when it was published by NIS America for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The English release was based upon the work of a fan translation. Plot ''Trails to Azure'' is set a few months after the ending of ''Trails from Zero''. The Special Support Section (SSS) are joined by new recruits – the Army sergeant major Noel Seeker and the former gang leader Wazy Hemisphere. Again, unscrupulous figures seek to use KeA as the sept-terrion of mirage, now adopted by the SSS and taking the surnam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trails From Zero
''The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero'', known as in Japan, is a 2010 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is a part of the ''Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger ''The Legend of Heroes'' series. It takes place in Crossbell, a city-state located between two great powers fighting for control over it, and follows Lloyd Bannings and his colleagues Elie MacDowell, Randy Orlando, and Tio Plato. The four form the Special Support Section, a newly formed department of the Crossbell police. The game and its 2011 sequel, ''Trails to Azure'', form the Crossbell arc of the series. ''Trails from Zero'' was first released in Japan for the PlayStation Portable before being ported to Windows for release in China in 2011. An enhanced port featuring improved visuals and additional voice acting was released for the PlayStation Vita in Japan as ''Zero no Kiseki: Evolution'' in 2012. The game received an English fan translation in 2020, which NIS America used as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trails In The Sky The 3rd
''The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd'' is a 2007 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is a part of the ''Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger '' The Legend of Heroes'' series, and serves as the final entry in the ''Trails in the Sky'' arc. ''Trails in the Sky the 3rd'' first released in Japan for Windows and later for the PlayStation Portable. It did not see an English release until 2017 due to the game's large amount of text necessary to translate. A port to the PlayStation 3 was released in 2013, while a remaster for the PlayStation Vita was released in 2016; both were only released in Japan. Gameplay The game plays similarly to its predecessors, being a role-playing video game with turn-based battles, but this time enemies have affinities to the three higher elements of time, space and mirage. Other additions are the turn bonuses of "rush", allowing the player to take two actions at once, "guard", which nullifies any damage, "vanish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trails In The Sky SC
''The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC'' is a 2006 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is a part of the ''Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger ''The Legend of Heroes'' series, and serves as a direct sequel to '' The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky''. It was first released in Japan for Windows in 2006 before releasing for the PlayStation Portable the following year. ''Trails in the Sky SC'' did not see an English release until 2015 due to the large amount of text necessary to translate and localize. A high-definition port to the PlayStation 3 was released in 2013, while a remaster for the PlayStation Vita was released in 2015; both were only released in Japan. A sequel, ''Trails in the Sky the 3rd'', was released in 2007. Gameplay The game plays similarly to its predecessor, being a role-playing video game with turn-based battles. Several new features were added, most notably being the addition of chain crafts, attacks in which up to fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trails In The Sky
''The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky'' is a 2004 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is the first in what later became known as the ''Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger ''The Legend of Heroes'' series. ''Trails in the Sky'' was first released in Japan for Windows and was later ported to the PlayStation Portable in 2006. North American video game publisher Xseed Games acquired the rights from Falcom, but did not release it until 2011 due to the game's large amount of text necessary to translate and localize. A high-definition port to the PlayStation 3 was released in 2012, while a remaster for the PlayStation Vita was released in 2015; both were only released in Japan. A direct sequel, ''Trails in the Sky SC'', was released in 2006. Gameplay In ''Trails in the Sky'', the player controls a cast of characters, embarking on quests to progress the story. There are two different types of maps when navigating the overworld, field maps and town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Of The Ocean
A song is a musical composition intended to be performed by the human voice. This is often done at distinct and fixed pitches (melodies) using patterns of sound and silence. Songs contain various forms, such as those including the repetition and variation of sections. Written words created specifically for music, or for which music is specifically created, are called lyrics. If a pre-existing poem is set to composed music in classical music it is an art song. Songs that are sung on repeated pitches without distinct contours and patterns that rise and fall are called chants. Songs composed in a simple style that are learned informally "by ear" are often referred to as folk songs. Songs that are composed for professional singers who sell their recordings or live shows to the mass market are called popular songs. These songs, which have broad appeal, are often composed by professional songwriters, composers, and lyricists. Art songs are composed by trained classical composers fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Tear Of Vermillion
is a 1996 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. It is the fourth game in ''The Legend of Heroes'' series, and the second in the ''Gagharv Trilogy''. Originally released for the NEC PC-9801 in 1996, it was later released for the PlayStation in 1998 and Windows in 2000. A remake was released for the PlayStation Portable in 2005, which was the first North American release of a ''Legend of Heroes'' game since '' Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes'' for the TurboGrafx-16. The North American release dropped the number from the title. Plot The setting for the fourth ''Legend of Heroes'' game and the second in the Gagharv Trilogy takes place in the fictional land of El Phildin, fifty-six years before the events of ''Moonlight Witch''. The story begins with an insight to the past. Avin and Eimelle are orphaned children, ages 10 and 8 respectively, who are living in the city of Cathedral after being taken in by Supreme Priest Esperius. Avin is seen bringing milk for the kitte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
