downloading The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

Given that Trails from Zero was originally developed for the PlayStation Portable, the graphics are representative of that era. Of the three main heroes of the series, Lloyd is probably the least interesting, but the supporting characters along with the personality of the city of Crossbell make up for any heroic shortcomings.

One could argue that Lloyd is much less complex, having fewer character flaws with his boy scout demeanor and less personal demons to overcome. Both are young heroes that understand their need for growth and both would put themselves in harm’s way to protect a friend. In a lot of ways, Lloyd Bannings and Rean Schwarzer, the protagonist of Trails of Cold Steel, are a lot alike. Following the exploits of the Special Support Section feels more intimate than the large number of students to follow in Class 7 but doesn’t quite hit the emotional highs of Trails in the Sky.

Or that’s at least how the story begins, Trails from Zero is a wonderfully complex adventure that starts with a group of rookies developing their skills and ends with a gripping cliffhanger that entangles everyone living in the city. Along with his three comrades, Elie, Randy and Tio, the group of four take on tasks normally completed by a beloved group of mercenaries in order to repair the damaged reputation of the Crossbell police department.

Taking place in the city-state area of Crossbell, Lloyd Bannings returns to his home city from three years of police training to lead a brand new division of the police department, the Special Support Section.

Trails from Zero introduces a whole new set of heroes and a brand new location in which they live. The first question on the minds of anyone trying to get into the series is always the same: Does my first game have to be Trails in the Sky? The short answer is no, each of the different arcs tells a different story and knowledge of previous events is not a prerequisite for enjoyment. The Legend of Heroes is the only video game series I can think of where the story continues to unfold over multiple decades and a dozen plus games.

Downloading The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero