90
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd is absolutely charming and it’s not only due to its cutesy looks. With a dimensional world of multiple planes hovering in the middle of nowhere and tons of text to read through, the game could pass for a foreign cousin to the equally engaging and prosaic-heavy Torment: Tides of Numenera. Both games share a fact the flashy presentation is not always needed to tell immersive stories. It’s the quality of the writing and the riveting dialogue that count towards the long hours lost in front of the computer. When all is said and done, Trails in the Sky the 3rd comes out as a balanced, thoughtful and inspiring JRPG.
80
The story is so dense, it could discourage with a pile of text and a small amount of action, but anyone who gives Trails in the Sky the 3rd a chance, gets tens of hours of great entertainment, brilliantly written characters and an interesting story.
80
A love letter for fans, a final send-off for some beloved characters and fitting conclusions to endearing storylines. The likeable characters kept me interested and never left me feeling as though the development team had gone to the same well too many times, despite some reused locations and bosses. If you are okay with a considerable shift in overall gameplay, exchanging actual exploration on world maps for doorways leading to more focused events, then Trails in the Sky the 3rd is going to be highly satisfying.
9
Fanservice spin-off. A wonderful conclusion to Sky’s story and a great chance to enjoy various mini stories and more. The main plot feels rather secondary, but the finale is absolute cinema and genuinely brings tears to your eyes. At last, after such an epic journey, it’s time to move on to the Crossbell arc.
10
Absolute peak fiction.
Some of the best character writting you can find in fiction, amazing soundtrack, its just beautiful
8
One of the most impactful and emotionnal J-RPG i have ever played, with an OST absolutley unforgettable.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
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May 3, 2017
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83
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May 14, 2017
95
A more than worthy continuation of the Trails in the Sky saga, tying up some loose ends from the previous game while setting up events for the following entries. The dungeon crawler game flow of the 3rd may put off some, and the presentation may look outdated, but do not let this discourage you, as the game is one of the best Japanese role-playing games released this year in the West.
May 3, 2017
90
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd's different gameplay structure and shifted narrative focus can take some getting used to, especially when coming off the formula from prior Trails in the Sky entries. However, once I was acclimated to the new radical shifts in structure and gameplay, I found that the 3rd carries all the charm and strengths of the previous game and goes beyond that. Trails in the Sky the 3rd is an excellent conclusion that not only sends off the Liberl arc on an exceptionally strong note, but also serves as a great teaser of the overall Trails world.
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Sep 23, 2025
10
Absolute peak fiction.
Some of the best character writting you can find in fiction, amazing soundtrack, its just beautiful
Dec 2, 2024
10
Kevin is the best character in the series. Doors are extremely meaningful and well written, soundtrack fire as always.
Peak fiction
May 15, 2017
85
Trails in the Sky the 3rd is one for the fans; it's for those of us who are in deep, who devour every morsel of lore and character development because we can't get enough of this world. It's also notably inaccessible, requiring easily upwards of 100 hours of investment in previous titles to fully appreciate. But isn't worrying about that sort of missing the point? The 3rd is a heartfelt goodbye to a trilogy that has become dear to my heart, and I am deeply grateful that more adventures exist in this world, because I don't know if I'll ever be ready for the Trails magic to end.
Jun 27, 2017
80
The story is so dense, it could discourage with a pile of text and a small amount of action, but anyone who gives Trails in the Sky the 3rd a chance, gets tens of hours of great entertainment, brilliantly written characters and an interesting story.
May 16, 2017
80
An atypical dungeon crawler structure in the series, but with a great result that closes like a homage this great and unknown JRPG.
May 11, 2017
80
Trails in the Sky 3 is a departure from its predecessors in more ways than one, and is undoubtedly the weakest of the three titles. However, the foundation of what made the first two titles feel special still remains with charming, multi-layered characters I’ve fallen in love with all over again, and writing that plays my heartstrings like a god damn fiddle.
May 12, 2017
70
Trails in the Sky the 3rd is bound to be a very divisive game among Trails fans. Its radically different structure is such a departure from the prior games that it's inevitably going to turn off some players, but at the same time, the fantastic boss battles and charming moments still manage to keep you hooked through what would, in any other circumstance, be a rather monotonous dungeon crawler. Had it not been for the two prior games of history, I doubt it would be able to hold up as well as it does; indeed, if you haven't played the previous titles, Trails in the Sky the 3rd would be a confusing mess. If, however, like so many Trails fans, you've fallen in love with the cast and want one last adventure with them, Trails in the Sky the 3rd does an admirable job of providing just that.
May 6, 2023
10
IMO ended up being the best of this trilogy, Kevin was a good protagonist, and the story was heavy but enjoyable.
Mar 1, 2022
10
The GOAT!!! This game truly lays the foundation for everything in the series going forward. You absolutely need to finish the first two entries before tackling this bad boy so be forewarned. This one will have you crying, laughing, and having a blast. Gameplay has a couple little tweaks to optimize the combat experience, but yeah Falcom knew they were on a winning formula here!
Dec 26, 2021
7
The combat is now somewhat fun. The sidequests are a step up from the two prior games, but there are still some stinkers mixed in there. The characters are fun, and the main story is overall good. It's aesthetically more interesting this time. Music is pretty good.
Jan 3, 2022
4
Although I am a big fan of the series, this game was not fun for me. I didn't like constantly being in the same dungeon for MANY hours. What I liked about "The Legend of Heroes" was that you could roam around the city and talk to people, as well as complete quests given to you by them. I could not find that in this game; therefore, I did not enjoy it.
SummaryHalf a year after Trails in the Sky SC, Father Kevin Graham takes on a routine mission on behalf of the Septian Church. He and his partner are then plunged into a realm that follows an unnaturally strict set of rules and is as intent to open old wounds as it is to keep them behind closed doors.
