Info about The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-: Official game description: Digital Deluxe Edition ====================== Digital Deluxe Edition includes: \- Kai no Kiseki Full Game \- Waiter & Bunny Costume Set Vol.1 \- Waiter & Bunny Costume Set Vol.2 \- Waiter & Bunny Costume Set Vol.3 \- 4spg UNITED Costume Set \- Alternate Color Costume Set Vol.1 \- Alternate Color Costume Set Vol.2 \- Alternate Color Costume Set Vol.3 \- Xipha Cover Set \- Attachment Item Set \- Falcom Music Collection A side \- Falcom Music Collection B side \*This product is the Digital Deluxe Edition. Standard and Digital Ultimate Editions are also available. Beware of duplicate purchases. Digital Ultimate Edition ======================== Digital Ultimate Edition includes: \- Kai no Kiseki Full Game \- Agnes's Pink Bunny Costume \- Waiter & Bunny Costume Set Vol.1 \- Waiter & Bunny Costume Set Vol.2 \- Waiter & Bunny Costume Set Vol.3 \- 4spg UNITED Costume Set \- Alternate Color Costume Set Vol.1 \- Alternate Color Costume Set Vol.2 \- Alternate Color Costume Set Vol.3 \- Xipha Cover Set \- Attachment Item Set \- Falcom Music Collection A side \- Falcom Music Collection B side \- Consumable Item: Handy Helper Set \- Advanced Player Set A \- Advanced Player Set B \- Zemuria BGM Collection \*This product is the Digital Ultimate Edition. Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions are also available. Beware of duplicate purchases. About the Game ============== The latest installment in the popular story-driven Kiseki RPG series is here! The 20th-anniversary title, The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria-, where the epic story of the continent of Zemuria takes a dramatic turn, is now available on Steam®! ■A Story Featuring Classic Characters! The new story centers on iconic characters from past Kiseki series titles, including Van, the Spriggan from Kuro no Kiseki; Kevin, the Grail Knight from Sora no Kiseki; Rean, the Ashen Chevalier from Sen no Kiseki; and Rufus from Hajimari no Kiseki. Together, they lead an exciting new chapter in the saga! ■New Systems and Battles Packed with Fresh Features! The game introduces a wealth of new elements, including dynamic battles that seamlessly switch between field and command modes, story-driven and quest-linked dungeons, and various engaging side content to enhance your gameplay experience. ■Take on Intense Battles with Powerful Crafts and Arts! Dive into thrilling combat using powerful abilities like ""Awakening,"" which dramatically boosts your stats, and high-level magic known as ""Dual Arts."" These new features add an extra layer of strategy to epic confrontations against formidable foes! \[New System Features\] ----------------------- ＜Awakening＞ ----------- Certain characters, such as Van with his Grendel transformation ability or the Dominion Knights with their stigmas, can enter an Awakening state during field battles by consuming Boost Gauge points. This state temporarily enhances their combat abilities significantly. While awakened, characters not only undergo a visual transformation but also experience increased attack power and speed, allowing them to unleash devastating combos on enemies in overwhelmingly advantageous situations! Additionally, while in the Awakening state, breaking objects in the field, such as breakable obstacles, restores the Boost Gauge. This enables players to extend the duration of their awakened state through efficient combat tactics. ＜Dual Arts＞ ----------- Dual Arts are high-level orbment-based magic that combine two different elements from the seven attributes: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Time, Space, and Mirage. Although Dual Arts consume a large amount of EP (Energy Points), they possess far greater power than standard orbment arts. In this installment, numerous new Dual Arts have been introduced, allowing players to unleash powerful magic in intense battles against enemy forces! ＜B.L.T.Z. System＞ ----------------- An enhanced feature based on the ""S.C.L.M. (Scrum)"" system from Kuro no Kiseki and Kuro no Kiseki II. During command battles, when performing normal attacks, crafts, or arts while under the AT Bonus ""Blitz,"" the ""B.L.T.Z. Chain"" or ""B.L.T.Z. Support"" activates! ■B.L.T.Z. Chain Following the partner's follow-up attack via ""S.C.L.M. Chain,"" the supporter adds another follow-up with ""B.L.T.Z. Chain."" Additionally, ""B.L.T.Z. Support"" enhances the effects of crafts or arts, creating a variety of tactical advantages during battle. ■B.L.T.Z. Support Unlike ""S.C.L.M. Support,"" which boosts the effectiveness of attack crafts and arts, ""B.L.T.Z. Support"" also increases the effects of recovery and support crafts/arts, offering a broader range of strategic options. ＜Z.O.C.＞ -------- ■Field Battles By pressing the corresponding button when the dedicated gauge in the bottom right of the screen is filled, Z.O.C. activates. While active, enemy speed decreases significantly, allowing players to attack unilaterally on the field. Additionally, during Z.O.C., not only does the player’s attack power increase dramatically, but inflicted stun damage also rises, making it easier to stun even high-defense enemies. ■Command Battles In command battles, activating the S (Shard) Boost twice to reach full boost enables Z.O.C.. Once activated, the targeted character can perform consecutive actions and maintain the boost state for an additional turn compared to usual. \[Grim Garten\] --------------- Form a party from the available battle members and take on each domain of the castle to reclaim the virtual space seized by the mysterious society known as Ouroboros! In each domain, your members are represented as avatars on a board (stage). Progress by moving the avatars forward on the grid each turn. Defeating the Guardians located at the deepest points of the domains unlocks new areas to explore and grants access to various services usable within the virtual space. As you advance, members of different factions will gain access to the Grim Garten, triggering conversation events between characters from various organizations and alliances. ■Beware of Ouroboros! As you unlock more domains in the Grim Garten, Ouroboros, which has hacked the virtual space, will begin interfering with your party in various ways. Through the Grim Garten, you’ll uncover more information about Ouroboros' activities, and unexpected truths may come to light…! ＜Grimoire Decoding＞ ------------------- Use Grim Tokens, items obtained during the castle exploration, to decode the magical tome Grimoire! Decoding unlocks various helpful items such as elemental Sepith, HOLOWCOREs, Quartz, and accessories, aiding you in your quest. ＜Pedestal of Remembrance＞ ------------------------- In the Grim Garten, you may acquire special orbs called Memento Orbs. These orbs contain records of past events that occurred on the continent of Zemuria. By placing the orbs on the Pedestal of Remembrance, you can view their contents. The information stored in the Memento Orbs includes pivotal moments in the lives of key characters and reveals truths about Zemuria's history. Every piece of content within the orbs holds critical details that tie into the overarching narrative of the Kiseki series. \[Game Details\] ---------------- C. Epstein, the father of the orbal revolution, prophesized the end of the Zemurian continent. As “X Day” approaches, a massive orbal rocket is about to be launched from a large military base built in the Kunlun Range. “Can man make it past the planet’s atmosphere?” “What lies at the end of the continent?” “Will mankind be able to uncover the true nature of the ‘world’?” While the whole world watches to witness the largest undertaking since the dawn of history, somewhere in the singularity that is Ored, forces from all over the land were about to gather, including a young “Spriggan.” Will the single trail toward the distant heavens ultimately shape the future of Zemuria, or... Release date: Jan 22, 2025 Categories: Turn-based Combat, Character Progression, Story-driven Gameplay, Exploration, Puzzle Solving, Multiple Playable Characters, Narrative-driven Storytelling, JRPG Feature scans: - Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game has several issues on the Steam Deck, including controller adaptation problems, performance issues like frame drops, and optimization problems with graphics settings. However, it also has positive aspects such as stable performance and low power consumption. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00 - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that the community generally finds the game to be overpriced at its current base price. Multiple reviews mention that it is better to buy the game on discount, indicating that the perceived fair price is lower than the current base price. The comments about the game being overpriced and the suggestion to wait for discounts strongly imply that the community considers a fair price range to be significantly lower than the current base price. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 80.0h - Story completion: 70.0h - Session length: 3.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provides multiple references to the total playtime hours required to complete the game. The first piece of evidence mentions a Steam playtime of 116 hours with an actual gameplay time of around 80 hours. The second piece of evidence states that it took 110 hours to achieve a platinum completion. The third piece of evidence mentions 104 hours of gameplay. These references help to estimate the typical total time to finish the game, the typical time to finish the main story, and the typical single-session length. However, there is no specific evidence provided for the typical post-story/endgame hours. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game starts slow and boring but becomes more engaging and fun as players progress, particularly during boss battles. - Stance: Fun after - Anchor: Boss battles - Time to anchor: 3h 0m - Friction: slow pacing; repetitive objectives; unnecessary reintroductions - Unlock drivers: progressing through the story; reaching boss battles - Conditions: patience to endure initial slow pacing; focus on engaging battles - Player Archetypes: - Series Veteran (sale) - Motivation: Nostalgia and series loyalty - Playstyle: Comparative and critical, often referencing past games in the series. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: 轨迹老登; 英雄传说+轨迹死忠粉; 结晶粉 - Reference games: 空之轨迹; 卡卡布; 闪之轨迹; 黎之轨迹 - Combat Mechanic Enthusiast (buy) - Motivation: Enjoyment of combat mechanics and strategic gameplay - Playstyle: Focused on combat and strategic improvements, often comparing battle systems across different games. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: 战力学爱好者 - Reference games: 闪之轨迹3; 创之轨迹 - Accessibility Advocate (deep sale) - Motivation: Ensuring the game is accessible and enjoyable for all players - Playstyle: Critical of the game's accessibility and often provides warnings to newcomers. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: deep sale - Labels: 法老控 - Reference games: 轨迹系列前几作 Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Excellent combat system (weight 0.51): The combat system is highly praised for its strategic depth, enjoyable mechanics, and significant improvements over previous iterations. Players appreciate the blend of action and turn-based elements, making it one of the best in the series. - Engaging and detailed storyline (weight 0.36): The storyline is praised for its emotional impact, depth, and engaging narrative. Players find the story progression and character development to be highly satisfying and immersive. - Impressive final chapter (weight 0.24): The final chapter is praised for its impressive climax, high-quality presentation, and emotional impact. Players find the ending to be thrilling and satisfying. - High-quality music and cutscenes (weight 0.2): The game's music and cutscenes are highlighted for their high quality and emotional impact. These elements enhance the overall experience and are well-received by players. - Enjoyable gameplay experience (weight 0.15): The overall gameplay experience is highly enjoyable, with players praising the exciting and immersive nature of the game. The blend of combat, story, and presentation elements contributes to a satisfying experience. - Improved graphics and animations (weight 0.15): The game has seen notable improvements in its graphics and animations, bringing it up to modern standards. These technical enhancements contribute to a more immersive and visually appealing experience. - Appeal to series fans (weight 0.07): The game has a strong appeal to long-time fans of the series, offering a rich worldview and a compelling continuation of the storyline. Fans appreciate the depth and continuity of the series. Common complaints: - Poor narrative pacing (weight 0.68): The story is criticized for its slow and dragging pace, particularly at the beginning. Many players found the narrative structure unsatisfying and the progression tedious. - Lack of character development (weight 0.25): Character development is criticized for being weak and incomplete. Many characters lack meaningful involvement in the story and emotional depth. - Confusing and cryptic dialogue (weight 0.18): The dialogue is criticized for being excessive, cryptic, and confusing. Players found it difficult to follow the story due to the use of riddles and unclear language. - Repetitive gameplay elements (weight 0.18): The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and formulaic. Players found the tasks and dialogues repetitive, leading to a tedious experience. - Series losing direction (weight 0.16): The series is criticized for losing its direction and becoming repetitive. Some characters lack purpose, and the main storyline feels incomplete and unsatisfying. - Excessive side quests (weight 0.16): Side quests and collections are criticized for being tedious and time-consuming. They often feel like a waste of time and do not contribute meaningfully to the main storyline. - Censorship and content removal (weight 0.13): The game is criticized for excessive censorship and the removal of content. This includes changes to key bindings and the removal of certain features. - Poorly designed boss battles (weight 0.06): The boss battle mechanics are criticized for being frustrating and poorly designed. Players found the gameplay elements repetitive and uninteresting. Gameplay feedback: - Story-driven and episode-based gameplay (weight 0.14): The game features a narrative structure that involves uncovering a hidden conspiracy and includes a significant cliffhanger that advances the overarching narrative. The storyline is long and engaging, focusing on deep lore and character development. - Complex and improved combat system (weight 0.14): The combat system is inspired by previous games in the series and is considered more complete and exciting. It includes mechanics like EX Chain and has been praised for its improvements. - Turn-based combat system (weight 0.13): The game utilizes a turn-based combat system that has evolved from previous games, incorporating strategic elements and a command system. This system is central to the gameplay experience. - Chapter-based storyline (weight 0.11): The game is divided into chapters and time segments (morning, noon, evening), which structure the main story missions and plot progression. - Side quests and additional content (weight 0.11): The game features side quests, some of which are criticized for being poorly designed. Additional story content is available through mechanics like 'Memory Gems'. - Character progression and development (weight 0.1): The game emphasizes character progression and development, including personal storylines that contribute to the overall narrative and gameplay experience. - Strategic combat mechanics (weight 0.08): The game features strategic combat mechanics such as the ZOC system and field battles, adding depth to the combat experience. - Exploration and puzzle-solving (weight 0.08): The game features exploration elements like Grim Garten dungeon exploration and puzzle-solving, adding variety to the gameplay. - Character interactions and relationships (weight 0.05): The game includes detailed character interactions and relationships, contributing to the overall narrative and character development. - Final chapter reveals (weight 0.05): The final chapter of the game reveals many plot points and mysteries, providing a climax to the storyline. Performance notes: - Graphics and sound issues (weight 0.11): Players have reported various graphics issues, including blurry graphics and graphical overexposure, as well as sound issues. - Optimization praised and criticized (weight 0.11): The game's optimization has received mixed reviews. Some players praise the improved graphics and smooth performance on high-end hardware, while others criticize the optimization and report FPS drops. - Frequent game crashes (weight 0.1): The game crashes frequently, which disrupts the gaming experience and causes frustration among players. - Long loading times (weight 0.05): Players have noted that the game has frequent and long loading times, which can be disruptive to gameplay. - Improved frame rate on PC (weight 0.03): The game has seen improvements in frame rate on PC, providing a smoother gaming experience. - Smooth performance on Steam Deck (weight 0.03): The game runs smoothly on Steam Deck with good battery life, providing a positive gaming experience on this platform. - LoD management issues (weight 0.02): There are issues with the Level of Detail (LoD) management in the game, affecting the visual experience. - Shadow refresh rate issues (weight 0.02): Players have reported problems with the shadow refresh rate, which can impact the visual quality of the game. - DLSS implementation problems (weight 0.02): There are problems with the implementation of DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) in the game, affecting performance and visual quality. - Game launch issues (weight 0.02): There are issues related to frame rate settings at game launch, causing problems for some players. - Controller support issues (weight 0.02): The game's controller support is not very good, which can be frustrating for players who prefer using controllers. - Rigid key binding settings (weight 0.02): The key binding settings in the game are reported to be extremely rigid, limiting customization options for players. Recommendations: - Not for new players (weight 0.18): Many reviews suggest that this game is not suitable for those who have not played previous games in the series. It is recommended to start with earlier titles or wait for future releases. - Wait for sequels or discounts (weight 0.13): Several reviews advise waiting for the release of sequels or for the game to go on sale before purchasing. This is to avoid cliffhangers and to get better value. - Play previous games first (weight 0.08): Reviewers recommend playing previous games in the series to fully understand the storyline and get the most out of the current game. - Gameplay improvements needed (weight 0.06): Some reviews mention the need for improvements in gameplay, such as reducing unnecessary grinding and adding customizable controls. - Technical suggestions (weight 0.05): Some reviews suggest technical improvements, such as better optimization for PC and avoiding certain graphical settings. - Anticipation for sequels (weight 0.05): There is a significant amount of excitement and anticipation for the next entries in the series among the reviewers. - Criticism of game length (weight 0.02): There is criticism regarding the game's length, with some reviewers feeling that the game is padded with unnecessary content. - Fan translations available (weight 0.02): Enthusiasts have created readable English translations for the game, which can be helpful for non-Japanese speakers. - Wait for English version (weight 0.02): Some reviews suggest waiting for the English version for better Japanese text support. Other player notes: No miscpoints Emotions: - Frustration (weight 0.31): Players are frustrated by the game's slow pacing, excessive filler content, and repetitive tasks. The unclear objectives, lengthy dialogues, and unskippable scenes disrupt the gameplay flow. Additionally, technical issues such as game crashes, loading times, and control problems contribute to the frustration. - Disappointment (weight 0.2): Players express disappointment with the game's story and character development, citing a lack of progress and emotional impact. The ending is particularly criticized for being unsatisfying and rushed. Other issues include repetitive dialogue, lack of innovation, and high DLC pricing. - Satisfaction (weight 0.12): Players are satisfied with the game's combat system, which is praised for its improvements and engaging mechanics. The story and character development, particularly in the final chapter, are also highlighted as strong points. Additionally, the game's visuals and animations are noted for their quality. - Excitement (weight 0.12): Players are excited about the game's final chapter, character development, and combat system. The anticipation for future releases and the enjoyment of the story and gameplay mechanics contribute to this excitement. The return of beloved characters and innovative combat mechanics also add to the overall enthusiasm. - Anger (weight 0.06): Players are angry about frequent game crashes and poor plot design. The high pricing and excessive padding in the storyline, along with unclear plot points and unsatisfactory endings, further fuel this anger. Additionally, specific complaints about game mechanics and story elements contribute to the frustration. - Anticipation (weight 0.05): Players are eagerly anticipating the next game in the series, expressing excitement for future story developments and installments. The desire for sequels and the potential for future improvements contribute to this sense of anticipation. - Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Players feel nostalgic about the long history with the series and the familiarity with characters. Reflecting on the series' history and previous games evokes a sense of nostalgia, as well as the emotional value associated with long-term engagement. - Frustrated (weight 0.03): Players are frustrated with the slow pacing and unsatisfying story elements. The lack of choice in side quests and the slow start in the first two chapters contribute to this frustration. Additionally, the unclear objectives and repetitive tasks add to the overall dissatisfaction. - Sadness (weight 0.02): Players feel sadness due to the emotional impact of the story, particularly the ending. The emotional moments and character arcs, such as Agnes' burden, contribute to this sense of sadness. The ending of the story and the emotional impact of the music also evoke this emotion. - Enjoyment (weight 0.02): Players enjoy the improved turn-based combat and the overall combat system. The Yanagi line is praised for its excellent combat and action representation. The fun gameplay experience and the appreciation of the storyline and ending performance contribute to this enjoyment. - Joy (weight 0.02): Players experience joy from the engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and emotionally impactful scenes. The overall enjoyment of the game, including seeing familiar characters and their development, contributes to this sense of joy. The music and battle design also add to the positive experience. - Surprise (weight 0.02): Players are surprised by the story twists and unexpected plot developments. The unexpected quality of certain aspects, such as Grim Garten not being as bad as assumed, and the shocking ending contribute to this sense of surprise. - Disappointed (weight 0.01): Players feel disappointed with the series losing its direction and future prospects. The unsatisfying ending and the lack of substantial content contribute to this disappointment. Additionally, the excessive padding in Van's storyline and the overall narrative issues add to the sense of disappointment. - Confusion (weight 0.01): Players are confused by unresolved plot points and vague endings. The lack of sufficient information early on in Van's storyline and the initial reaction to the ending contribute to this confusion. The narrative style and dialogue also add to the overall sense of confusion. - Hope (weight 0.01): Players hope for the series to continue and look forward to future developments. The desire for a sequel and the suggestion of improvements for future games contribute to this sense of hope. - Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the game's combat system, music, and graphics. The connection to previous titles and the game's ending are also highlighted as points of appreciation. The optimization and overall performance of the game contribute to this sense of appreciation. - Criticism (weight 0.01): Players criticize the story pacing and certain character developments. The storyline, character development, and pacing issues are noted as areas of criticism. The high entry barrier for new players is also a point of criticism. - Boredom (weight 0.01): Players feel bored due to the slow story progression and pacing. Van's storyline is particularly criticized for being boring and filled with unnecessary content. The overall slow progression and lack of engaging elements contribute to this sense of boredom. - 失望 (weight 0.01): Players express disappointment with the game's ending. The unsatisfying conclusion and lack of emotional impact contribute to this sense of disappointment. - 不满 (weight 0.01): Players are dissatisfied with the keybinding limitations in the game. The restrictions on button mapping and control customization contribute to this sense of dissatisfaction.}