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The long awaited finale to the epic engulfing a continent comes to a head in the final chapter of the Trails of Cold Steel saga!

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is a rpg, jrpg and anime game developed by Nihon Falcom, Engine Software BV and PH3 GmbH and published by NIS America and Inc..
Released on April 09th 2021 is available only on Windows in 2 languages: English and Japanese.

It has received 2,231 reviews of which 2,054 were positive and 177 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 59.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 20.00€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV into these genres:

RPG JRPG Anime Turn-Based Story Rich Great Soundtrack Singleplayer Fantasy Turn-Based Combat Romance Mechs Adventure

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
  • Processor: Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 650 Ti
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard

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March 2025
The story spins its wheels in all the wrong places, it rehashes content from Cold Steel II, and the cast bloat has started rearing its ugly head in earnest. Guess that means the game sucks, right? Guess again. It's still peak fiction baby
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Feb. 2025
9 games in, what a journey. To fully experience this game, you need to play the previous eight games. Even though the title says End of Saga, it still feels like something is missing or unfinished, maybe it'll be wrapped up in Trails into Reverie. The pacing is bad, sometimes fast, sometimes painfully slow. There are two endings, but I personally prefer the normal ending. I never really liked Rean as a protagonist compared to Estelle, Kevin, or Lloyd. But the normal ending actually made me appreciate him more because even after spending time with everyone and growing as a person, Rean is still Rean. He always puts others before himself, not just some harem protagonist. The villains in Cold Steel are less compelling compared to the Liberl and Crossbell arcs. Gameplay wise, it's similar to Cold Steel 3, but a lot of things got nerfed. Don't make temporary characters too overpowered, or you'll be disappointed in the finale just like me. For side quests, they add a lot to the story experience and offer plenty of fanservice, especially for those who love the Crossbell or Liberl arcs. Plus, to get the true ending, you need to finish all the side quests in the finale, so I highly recommend not skipping them. As for the music, I really like Cold Steel 4. While some tracks sound a bit weird, most of them are great. Geofront X's theme, in particular, made me want to just afk and listen to it. One downside is that some crucial scenes that should have had voice acting were completely silent, which took away from the impact. I also prefer Cold Steel 3 when it comes to tense moments. The first time I saw a red loading screen after an intense scene, I got chills. But in Cold Steel 4, those moments felt pretty underwhelming. Overall, an okay arc, but I still prefer Liberl and Crossbell.
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Jan. 2025
Trails of Cold Steel IV brilliantly wraps up an incredible saga that has kept fans on the edge of their seats. If you loved Cold Steel III, then IV is the perfect sequel to dive into. The narrative is nothing short of spectacular. The story arcs converge in ways that are both satisfying and emotionally resonant. The intricate plot weaves together all the threads from previous games, delivering a conclusion that feels both epic and heartfelt. The twists are unexpected, yet they fit seamlessly into the lore of the series. The transition from Cold Steel III to IV is seamless, building on the previous game's cliffhangers and promises. In summary, Trails of Cold Steel IV is not just a game; it's an experience - a celebration of the series' legacy. It's a must-play for fans of the franchise, but newcomers should start from the beginning to get the most out of this rich narrative.
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Jan. 2025
While the Cold Steel arc is definitely more "tropey" and "shounen-like" compared to earlier arcs, it still manages to reach insane highs with pay-offs that still make the Trails series unrivaled. (Looking forward to Daybreak as I hear that follows a much more mature tone)
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Nov. 2024
I love the series' sprawling narrative and the recurring characters, and the conclusion of the story arc was… fine. But the formulaic structure and absurd amount of bloat made it a real struggle to get through (with breaks, it took me three years). But it's finally over, and guess what I'm about to do? Time to dive into the four other games that were released in the time it took me to finish this one.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is currently priced at 59.99€ on Steam.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 59.99€ on Steam.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV received 2,054 positive votes out of a total of 2,231 achieving a rating of 8.79.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV was developed by Nihon Falcom, Engine Software BV and PH3 GmbH and published by NIS America and Inc..

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is playable and fully supported on Windows.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is not playable on MacOS.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is not playable on Linux.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is a single-player game.

There are 14 DLCs available for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV. Explore additional content available for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV on Steam.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
59.99€ -67% 59.99€ 20.00€ -62% 59.99€ 23.23€
8.8
2,054
177
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Online players
105
Developer
Nihon Falcom, Engine Software BV, PH3 GmbH
Publisher
NIS America, Inc.
Release 09 Apr 2021
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