If you’ve been looking for an excuse to avoid social obligations this fall, congratulations! The gaming gods have blessed us with yet another installment of *The Legend of Heroes* series: **Trails Beyond the Horizon**. Because what we all needed was another incredibly long RPG to make us question our time management skills.
### The Legend Continues (Again)
For those unfamiliar with *The Legend of Heroes* series, first of all, where have you been? Second, it’s one of those sprawling JRPG franchises that seems to have more entries than most people have free hours in a year. This time, *Trails Beyond the Horizon* promises a thrilling new adventure for the PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC. Yes, even your trusty PC that’s already groaning under the weight of 15 unfinished Steam games.
According to the announcement on Gematsu, the game will be released in the West this fall. This gives you just enough time to pretend you’ll finish the other *Trails* games before diving into this one. Spoiler alert: you won’t.
### What’s New This Time? (Or Is It?)
Oh, you mean besides the fact that you’ll be sinking another 100+ hours into a game where you get to save the world while managing an inventory full of healing potions? Here’s what we know so far:
– **Enhanced Graphics**: Because nothing says “immersive experience” like seeing every strand of hair on your character’s head while you grind for XP.
– **New Characters**: Meet a fresh batch of heroes who will inevitably remind you of the last batch of heroes but with slightly different hairstyles.
– **Expansive World Design**: Explore yet another beautifully crafted world that will make you feel guilty for fast-traveling everywhere.
For more details, you can check out the original article on Gematsu. Or, you know, just wait for the game to come out and let it surprise you.
### Pros & Cons of Diving Into *Trails Beyond the Horizon*
#### Pros:
– **Engrossing Storytelling**: If there’s one thing *The Legend of Heroes* does well, it’s weaving a tale so complex you’ll need a flowchart to keep track of who’s betraying whom.
– **Gameplay Depth**: Perfect for those who enjoy spending 20 minutes deciding which sword to equip.
– **Cross-Platform Availability**: Play it on your PS5, PS4, Switch, or PC. Basically, wherever you feel like ignoring your real-life responsibilities.
#### Cons:
– **Time Commitment**: Say goodbye to your social life, hobbies, and probably your job.
– **Overwhelming for Newcomers**: If you haven’t played the previous entries, good luck figuring out what’s going on.
– **Potential for Repetitiveness**: How many times can you really save the world before it starts feeling like a chore?
### Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Play This Game
If you’re a fan of the series, this is a no-brainer. You’ve already pre-ordered it, haven’t you? For newcomers, it’s a fantastic way to lose yourself in a richly detailed world—if you’re willing to put in the time. And by time, we mean several months of your life.
If you’re still on the fence, maybe revisit our guide on why RPGs are the ultimate time-suck. Spoiler: they are, and it’s glorious.
### Final Thoughts
With *Trails Beyond the Horizon*, *The Legend of Heroes* series continues to prove that it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Whether that gift is a beautifully wrapped present or a time-devouring black hole depends on your perspective.
So, are you ready to embark on yet another epic journey this fall? Or are you still working on your backlog from 2017? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to share this post with your fellow JRPG enthusiasts. Who knows, maybe they’ll help you justify spending $60 on a game you won’t finish until 2030.
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