GameSpot

Alan Wen

8 / 10

The very first entry of Falcom's epic JRPG saga has been remade to glowing modern standards while faithfully preserving the original story

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Hardcore Gamer

Skeith Ruch

4.5 / 5.0

Falcom's classic JRPG has been remade for a new generation, does this game still hold up under modern standards?

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Nintendo Life

Ken Talbot

8 / 10

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a comprehensive audio-visual update of a classic series opener, with great characters, a world that you'll want to explore, and deep combat with a wealth of options. The updated style runs best on Switch 2, with only the odd stumble in docked performance.

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DualShockers

Murillo Zerbinatto

9.5 / 10.0

Back in the day, Trails in the Sky hinged on its story and world-building to make up for its other lacking characteristics. Twenty years later, Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter not only brings back the full heart of what made the original a classic, but it can now stand tall beside any other heavyweight JRPG. The visual presentation is beautiful, the mix between real-time and turn-based battles is a blast, and the quality-of-life additions adhere to present-day audiences. I can confidently say that Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter is a quintessential JRPG that should be cherished by every fan of the genre.

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Shacknews

Lucas White

8 / 10

If you’ve been hearing about Trails for years from the sickos and wanting a cleaner way to give it a shot, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. And if you’ve been a Trailshead for a long time, you’ve obviously already decided to play this, but it’s a worthwhile excuse to go back to the beginning.

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TheSixthAxis

Miguel Moran

9 / 10

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the gold standard of JRPG remakes - a perfect blend of the charm and nostalgia of the original with all the right elements of a modern-day masterpiece.

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The Games Machine

Danilo Dellafrana

9 / 10.0

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COGconnected

Stephan Adamus

88 / 100

Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter is a must-play for JRPG fans. Bring on the 2nd Chapter, because I can’t wait to see where this story goes!

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