let I start by say that I be a avid rpg player , in fact it be nearly the only genre of game that I play . by far my favorite sub-genre for rpg be turn-based one . since these be dead on the home console , I jump at the one that still make they way onto the handheld system . enter xseed 's localization of Trails in the Sky , a jrpg develop by Falcom originally for the pc . the first thing many psp rpg gamer will ask be : why would I buy another Legend of Heroes game when the first three suck so bad ? well here be three reason : 1 -rrb- the game be localized by xseed , not Namco Bandai . xseed have do a truly fantastic job of translate this game , something Namco fail miserably at . 2 -rrb- xseed do not fool around with the game play , something Namco also do with the original trilogy . 3 -rrb- this be the first game of a trilogy , and the story contain in this game have absolutely nothing to do with the other three localized by Namco . Namco also release the last trilogy out of order -lrb- they obviously do not care about the game at all ... -rrb- and xseed be release this trilogy in the proper order ; -rrb- Story -lrb- spoiler free -rrb- : so let talk about the game . First and foremost this game be heavily story base , and be not voice act . if you do not like to read a lot of text for story advancement turn away now . the main purpose that I play rpg be for they story , and trail in the Sky deliver . it have be a long time since I have be this hook on a rpg story that once I pick the game up I do not put it down until I have too -lrb- food or sleep -rrb- . so far I be a little over 20 hour into the game and just start chapter 2 -lrb- there be 4 chapter plus the prologue -rrb- . Gameplay be estimate at 50 hour so you 'll certainly get you money worth . I be very impressed with this story and I can not give enough thanks to Xseed for spend so much time do a good translation ! the story do contain some of the jprg cliche but it be not drip with they like some game . I find the interaction amongst the character to be humorous and enjoyable to read . not a single character I have come across yet -lrb- 4 of the 8 -rrb- have cause I to be annoyed and hate they . typically in jrpg there will always be a ultra annoying emo boy and girl that I hate immediately , not so here . this game be part of a trilogy , and like some other rpg you will be able to import you save game into the next game of the series . the game also have a new game + feature where nearly everything be carry over if you wish to play through the game again and try to get any Bracer Points you miss , or hide item . Gameplay : most of the area in the game be at 3rd person overhead view , with the camera rotatable by 360 degree . in some area , notably indoor area the camera will be fix . the game story be linear , however you do have some freedom and plenty of opportunity for exploration . there be place you can visit and explore for good loot that be not party of the story , and will be miss if you do not take advantage of it before the story take you onto different region . for combat people should be happy to know that there be no random encounter ! you can see all random enemy before you engage they . there have be plenty of variety in the enemy you fight , along with several that require different strategy to kill . combat be turn-based , and unlike most turn-based game you can move you character around on the battle field . you may at first think that sound similar to a srpg , but it be really not . you can either move and attack , just move , start cast a spell , use a special attack , use a item , or flee . several spells\/special attack will have area of effect which be show the screen so you 'll know if you can hit multiple enemy . turn order be display on the screen , and randomly up come turn will have bonus assign to they -lrb- 100 % critical , heal some health\/ep\/cp , increase strength , etc -rrb- . it be in you best interest to manipulate the turn-order to gain those bonus . needless to say there be plenty of room for tactic here , but the over all combat system be very easy to understand . you will not be overload with option . Sound & Graphics : these two category be the lowest in importance to I . that say , I do not have any issue with either . the graphic look good , the text be all perfectly readable , no issue with frame rate or sound stuttering , none of the music annoy I . in combat you character will say thing for some attack -lrb- battle voice -rrb- . I really do not have much to say on this aspect of the game . conclusion -lrb- tldr -rrb- : this be a excellent jrpg that exceed all of my expectation for the game . the story be excellent , the translation be top notch , the character be all likeable , the combat system be enjoyable , and I be happy with the sound and graphic . trail in the Sky , you get 5 star from I ! update -lrb- 7\/26\/2011 -rrb- : I have since complete the entire game , along with all quest . total play time be 51 hour . that time be with very , very little grind of any kind . I do a little at the start of the game -lrb- maybe a hour or two -rrb- but none after that . my opinion of the game have not change either . I still feel like this be a excellent game and I will definitely be buy the sequel when it arrive . the game of course end on a cliff hanger -lrb- it be a three part game I believe -rrb- and I actually be slightly surprise by the plot twist .