Do I need to play Trails in the Sky before Trails from Zero?

Story. When it comes to where in the timeline Trails from Zero takes place, it happens after the events of the Trails in the Sky trilogy and concurrently with the events of Trails of Cold Steel. As such, there will be some spoilers when it comes to characters and certain events if you haven't played Trails in the Sky.

Is Trails of Zero a good starting point?

Trails from Zero is a great entry point because of how separated it can feel from the rest of the series — at least initially. The city of Crossbell is a unique, memorable setting, and the game's main cast of characters are, at that point in the timeline, all new to the franchise.

Should you play Trails in the Sky before Trails of Cold Steel?

You definitely don't need to play Sky 1-3 before playing Cold Steel 1 or 2, but there's a lot of references to events and characters (some of which appear in Cold Steel 1 and 2). They're not so significant that the game is ruined if they go over your head, but it definitely has some impact.

What do I need to know before starting Trails from Zero?

5 Take Things Slowly… We can't emphasize this enough: don't start a file on Trails from Zero if you'll need to rush through it on a strict deadline. …
4 … And Expect A Slow Burn. …
3 Detect Evil. …
2 Ditch The Grind. …
1 Avoid Obsessing Over A Perfect File.

Should I play Trails in the Sky first?

Like a lot of things regarding Trails, this is a question that initially seems complicated, but is again actually pretty simple. I would recommend almost everyone start with Trails in the Sky. It's the first game that was released in the series. It's also the first game chronologically in the series.

Is trails from zero hard?

Trails from Zero is not a particularly difficult game, even in Nightmare Mode, but some tricky battles require a good build in order to overcome.

Is Trails from Zero slow?

The only real issue you run into with combat is that it can start to feel a bit too slow-paced as you grind through dungeons, a similar issue that crops up with the overall story as you explore Crossbell.

Can you romance in Trails from Zero?

Trails from Zero includes something of a faux-romance system. Just don't tell Lloyd we described it as such. You know how he gets. Trails from Zero isn't an RPG that headlines its affection system.

Is Trails in the Sky connected to Cold Steel?

Trails is split into four interconnected story arcs: Trails in the Sky, Crossbell, Trails of Cold Steel, and Kuro no Kiseki. The series also has a few spin-offs, some of which feature other styles of gameplay.

Is Trails from Zero hard?

Trails from Zero is not a particularly difficult game, even in Nightmare Mode, but some tricky battles require a good build in order to overcome.

Is Trails in the Sky grindy?

Yes, you should grind, but with a specific method. In fact, the game is specifically designed to encourage you to grind, which is why they put Shining Poms as special monsters into every Chapter, whose sole purpose for existing in the game is to be a reward for your grinding.

How many hours is Trails in the Sky?

Single-Player	Polled	Average
Main Story	250	40h 43m
Main + Extras	761	52h 23m
Completionist	156	67h 44m
All PlayStyles	1.2K	51h 56m

Is Trails from Zero grindy?

Trails from Zero also mitigates the traditional JRPG grind by having enemies give you basically zero XP if you're too high a level. It's a simple but effective way to deal with it, and I welcomed it. Too many JRPGs expect grinding or will inflate difficulty by just making numbers bigger.

Who is Rean’s canon love interest?

Alisa Reinford

Alisa Reinford. Rean's classmate and canonical love interest.

Is Trails from Zero a prequel?

No, it is not. Trails from Zero is the fourth game of Falcom's 'Trails series,' or also known as the 'Kiseki series.

Should I play Trails of Cold Steel before Azure?

Starting with Azure isn't Recommended

Not only does Trails to Azure provide closure for the Crossbell arc but the title also provides an alternative perspective for some of the events in the Trails of Cold Steel series.

Does Trails of Cold Steel spoil Trails in the Sky?

You gain basically nothing and lose a lot from playing Cold Steel out of order. It spoils Crossbell more than it spoils Sky, but Crossbell directly continues the final plot thread of Sky in an extremely impactful way.

Do I need to play Trails in the Sky before Trails from Zero?