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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
2026 · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · PC · Role-playing game · JRPG · Action RPG · Turn-based RPG
7 scored sources · 5 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Trails beyond the Horizon is an ambitious, mechanically rich JRPG that improves on Trails through Daybreak II while pushing the long-running saga toward a larger convergence. Its hybrid real-time and turn-based combat is flexible and rewarding, supported by extensive character customization, activities, and an addictive roguelike-style side mode. However, the three-route structure often feels like prolonged setup rather than payoff, with dense exposition, familiar locations, uneven pacing, and a cliff-hanger ending. The game is particularly demanding of newcomers, relying heavily on knowledge from earlier Trails arcs. Dedicated fans will find memorable character work and exciting developments, but new players should start elsewhere.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-17
Pros
- Deep and flexible hybrid combat systems
- Strong returning cast and character interactions
- Large amount of side content, mini-games, and customization
- Ambitious convergence of multiple Trails storylines
Cons
- Slow and exposition-heavy pacing
- Requires extensive familiarity with previous games
- Often feels like setup for a later conclusion
- Major cliff-hanger ending
Review sources
8 sources found across 5 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- PSX Brasil · Brazil · 95/100
- COGconnected · Canada · 84/100
- SpazioGames · Italy · 80/100
- Vandal · Spain · 85/100
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 81/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 80/100
- TheSixthAxis · United Kingdom · 80/100