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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 • 2025

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Quick resume

Return to the Calvard Republic and unravel the mystery of the crimson beast! One day, a shocking series of murders set the wheels of fate into motion once again. Chaos looming on the horizon, the spriggan Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor. Who is behind the murders, and what is their goal?

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)

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    Pros

    • Deep character development and bonding events
    • Refined and enjoyable combat system
    • Immersive and interconnected story
    • Strong world building and exploration
    • Well-optimized pc port with good performance

    Cons

    • Story pacing issues and filler-like sections
    • Overused time rewind mechanic reducing tension
    • Repetitive dungeon design and grinding
    • High dlc pricing criticized by players
    • Some localization choices divisive

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose stealth or combat approaches, explore multiple paths, and interact with puzzles and crafting, indicating a good level of control over actions."

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    • Competence

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      "Combat is fluid and satisfying with skill-based dodging and combos; some players find it easy but others appreciate the challenge."

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    • Competition

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      "Focus is on single-player experience with no mention of PvP or leaderboards; gameplay centers on personal progress and story."

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      "Focus is on single-player story and character development with no mention of PvP or leaderboard competition; players engage at their own pace."

    • Continuation

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      "Many players report long playtimes, habitual grinding, and repeated dungeon runs, indicating strong desire to continue playing despite grind."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Gameplay and story focus on single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative modes; players engage independently."

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      "Gameplay and story focus on individual player experience with party members controlled by player; no multiplayer or cooperative modes mentioned."

    • Creativity

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      "Players can customize builds and craft items, but game has predefined story and limited character creation."

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    • Domination

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      "Interactions emphasize shared party dynamics and story; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

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    • Escapism

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      "Players enjoy immersive fantasy world and story, escaping real life through engaging narrative and gameplay."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage out of intrinsic interest and love for the series rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players try new combat mechanics, experiment with party builds and strategies, and explore new areas within the game."

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    • Exploration

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      "Game features multiple dungeons and areas with new content and secrets to discover."

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    • Expression

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      "Character customization through accessories and costumes allows some self-expression."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Strong fantasy setting with imaginative fiction, time travel, monsters, and classic JRPG elements."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Strong sense of party camaraderie and community through character bonding and shared story, though played individually."

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop skills in combat, character builds, and uncover story and lore, reflecting learning and personal development."

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      "Players develop skills through combat mastery, character progression, and narrative understanding, supporting personal development."

    • Health

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      "Typical sedentary gameplay without physical activity or health-related features."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention during combat and story; some repetitive grinding but not suited for background play."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Bonding events and character interactions foster emotional connections and close relationships."

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    • Leadership

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      "Players lead a party in combat and make strategic decisions, but within a guided narrative."

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    • Progression

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      "Strong emphasis on story advancement, character development, and acquiring items and upgrades."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Gameplay balances tension and flow, but includes challenging and stressful moments."

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    • Sensation

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      "Engaging visuals, animations, and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional enjoyment."

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    • Status

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      "Focus is on personal enjoyment and story immersion rather than social recognition or popularity."

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    • Story

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    • Strategy

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      "Combat and character builds require planning and tactical thinking."

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    • Thrill

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Value, Status.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026