Falcom has released new character details for sub characters Melchior, Viola, Alexandre, Arioch, and Olympia, as well as the Grendel Battles System in The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki (Trails of Black), the latest chapter in the (Kiseki) series.
Kuro no Kiseki which will launch for PS4 on September 30 in Japan.
CHARACTERS:
Melchior (voiced by Shouta Aoi)
Age: 21
“You all look like fun to toy with, I don’t think I can wait much longer.”
“You all look like fun to toy with, I don’t think I can wait much longer.”
One of the three leaders of “Armata,” a suspicious mafia organization that has been operating in the Republic.
He was originally a member of a different organization, although due to his skills and selflessness towards the boss, he quickly climbed to the ranks of the Armata executives.
He is skilled in the use of large knives and bombs with different effects, as well as vicious combat techniques that crush his opponent’s body and mind.
He seems to be taking on erratic missions, including manipulation, assassination, and sabotage, all in the name of fulfilling the boss’ wish of bringing “fear” to the Republic.
He was originally a member of a different organization, although due to his skills and selflessness towards the boss, he quickly climbed to the ranks of the Armata executives.
He is skilled in the use of large knives and bombs with different effects, as well as vicious combat techniques that crush his opponent’s body and mind.
He seems to be taking on erratic missions, including manipulation, assassination, and sabotage, all in the name of fulfilling the boss’ wish of bringing “fear” to the Republic.
Viola (voiced by Nozomi Yamamoto)
Age: 26
“Let me hear you cry in fear like a little pig!”
One of the three leaders of the mafia organization Armata.
She is an abnormal sadist and uses a weapon called the “Needlegun” that shoots several dozens of small needles at its target, shredding them apart.
She devotes herself to the boss’ cause of moving everything with “fear,” but also sees Melchior as a rival due to him rising in the ranks, becoming the boss’ right-hand man, despite her newcomer status.
She is an abnormal sadist and uses a weapon called the “Needlegun” that shoots several dozens of small needles at its target, shredding them apart.
She devotes herself to the boss’ cause of moving everything with “fear,” but also sees Melchior as a rival due to him rising in the ranks, becoming the boss’ right-hand man, despite her newcomer status.
Alexandre (voiced by Tarusuke Shingaki)
Age: 35
"I accept your grudge and hatred. I’ll be waiting for you on the battlefield."
One of the three leaders of the mafia organization Armata.
Although he may seem quiet and calm, when it comes to battle he quickly loses control and rampages with his two large gauntlet arms.
He used to work as a government official, but a certain incident lead him to leave his home and flee to the Republic, where he was recruited by the Armata boss.
He admires his boss’ way of converting despair into “fear,” but also seems to be looking for a place to die.
Although he may seem quiet and calm, when it comes to battle he quickly loses control and rampages with his two large gauntlet arms.
He used to work as a government official, but a certain incident lead him to leave his home and flee to the Republic, where he was recruited by the Armata boss.
He admires his boss’ way of converting despair into “fear,” but also seems to be looking for a place to die.
Arioch of Massacre (voiced by Tsuyoshi Koyama)
Age: 26
“I think I’ll enjoy this. With this carnival of violence and blood.”
A large man cooperating with the mafia organization Armata.
He wears a heavy suit of armor that shines dimly, and wields a giant halberd with ease.
He seems to have been massacring thieves and jaegers in the eastern regions, but the reasons behind that is unknown.
He claims to resonate with the Armata’s simple idea of ruling over everything with fear.
He currently acts as Armata’s strongest warrior and murders any opposing force, regardless of country or organization, and leaving no witness. Because of this, he is referred to as the “Invisible Tempest.”
He wears a heavy suit of armor that shines dimly, and wields a giant halberd with ease.
He seems to have been massacring thieves and jaegers in the eastern regions, but the reasons behind that is unknown.
He claims to resonate with the Armata’s simple idea of ruling over everything with fear.
He currently acts as Armata’s strongest warrior and murders any opposing force, regardless of country or organization, and leaving no witness. Because of this, he is referred to as the “Invisible Tempest.”
Olympia of Gold (voiced by Asami Seto)
Age: 19
“Conditions may apply, but I hope you would favor my service.”
A mysterious woman who, like Arioch, also has a cooperative relationship with Armata.
She uses a doll made of platinum shaped like an angel.
She sees others and herself as mere “objects,” and it is difficult to make out her emotions through her actions.
She seems to be interested in the way Armata’s attempts to rule everything with “fear,” but…
She uses a doll made of platinum shaped like an angel.
She sees others and herself as mere “objects,” and it is difficult to make out her emotions through her actions.
She seems to be interested in the way Armata’s attempts to rule everything with “fear,” but…
BATTLE SYSTEM:
“GRENDEL BATTLES”
During the story of The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki, protagonist Van’s support artificial intelligence Mare appears on the battlefield as a hologram.
When this happens, Van’s body transforms into “Grendel,” significantly boosting various stats.
When this happens, Van’s body transforms into “Grendel,” significantly boosting various stats.
In the Grendel state, the battle mode will shift to the “Grendel Battle” state, allowing two actions per turn.
By utilizing Grendel’s abilities such as combining normal attacks with melee abilities or magic abilities, or using more boost abilities to increase the number of actions, you can greatly increase your damage output.
—In the Grendel state, you can choose two actions per turn.
—In the Grendel state, you can choose two actions per turn.
—Activate Boost to increase the number of actions to three!
Basic Attacks
—Quick Blow
The most basic melee attack. Although it is a single target attack, it will lower the opponent’s melee defense, making this technique a good place to start your attacks.
—Quick Blow
The most basic melee attack. Although it is a single target attack, it will lower the opponent’s melee defense, making this technique a good place to start your attacks.
—Heavy Spike
A heavy kick attack utilizing the large body of Grendel. It also has an effect to decrease an opponent’s magic attack, so using this in combination with Quick Blow will greatly reduce the enemy’s abilities.
A heavy kick attack utilizing the large body of Grendel. It also has an effect to decrease an opponent’s magic attack, so using this in combination with Quick Blow will greatly reduce the enemy’s abilities.
Physical Attack Crafts
—Savage Hands
A melee attack craft that slashes multiple enemies with a blade made of highly concentrated shards. It can attack a large range of enemies, as well as decrease their speed upon hit.
—Savage Hands
A melee attack craft that slashes multiple enemies with a blade made of highly concentrated shards. It can attack a large range of enemies, as well as decrease their speed upon hit.
S Crafts
—Regal Strike
A special attack that combines a flurry rush attack engulfed in dark blue flames with a powerful jump kick.
—Regal Strike
A special attack that combines a flurry rush attack engulfed in dark blue flames with a powerful jump kick.
Party Battles in the Grendel State
As the story develops, there will be times that you will be able to fight in the Grendel state alongside party members. While only Grendel will have a different way of selecting commands, it is possible to challenge battles against strong enemies while benefiting from link attacks and support through use of the tactical orbment Xipha.
As the story develops, there will be times that you will be able to fight in the Grendel state alongside party members. While only Grendel will have a different way of selecting commands, it is possible to challenge battles against strong enemies while benefiting from link attacks and support through use of the tactical orbment Xipha.
WEB COMMERCIAL:
TEASER TRAILER:
SPRIGGAN Edition (9,800 yen)
The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki SPRIGGAN Edition includes valuable items that can only be found in this limited edition, all housed in a special box.
(1) The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Soundtrack Mini (with Tall Case)
A mini soundtrack with tall case The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki containing a variety of background music from the game, themed after the multi-ethnic country that is the Calvard Republic, where the game is set.
(2) The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Early Materials Book: “To The Land of Origin and Dawn”
A 96-page art book containing a vast amount of materials including concept visuals, characters, the areas of the Calvard Republic, weapons, orbal cinema, enemy characters, and more.
(3) The Arcride Solution Office Character Data File
A 128-page data file containing high-resolution illustrations of the characters that appear in The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki, including a complete understanding of their detailed designs, such as their sides and backs.
■ First-Print Bonus Downloadable Content
Hollow Core Voice: Latoya Hamilton
Original downloadable content that allows players to change the system voice of the tactical orbmen Xipha to that of the young Dr. Latoya Hamilton (voiced by Kikuko Inoue).
The voice cast includes:
Van Arkride (voiced by Daisuke Ono)
Agnes Claudel (voiced by Miku Itou)
Feri Al-Fayed (voiced by Yui Ogura)
Aaron Wei (voiced by Yuuma Uchida)
Risette Twinnings (voiced by Yui Ishikawa)
Quatre Salison (voiced by Mutsumi Tamura)
Judith Ranster (voiced by Youko Hikasa)
Bergard Zeman (voice actor unknown)
ABOUT
Beyond the blue sky, ahead of a flashing light, a land of dawning resides—.
This latter half of the Trails series is about to begin! The setting moves to the Calvard Republic—.
In 2021, Falcom will release The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki, the latest entry in the Trails series, as its 40th anniversary commemorative work.
The Calvard Republic is a multiethnic nation experiencing unprecedented economic growth brought about by postwar reparations. In a corner of the capital of a huge nation where immigration issues bring about political instability and a new president is pushing for radical reform, a young man who works as a “Spriggan” (Underground Fixer) receives a peculiar job, which eventually develops into a situation that shakes the entire nation of Calvard.
The command-style AT (Action Time) battle system used in previous Trails titles has been revamped! Seamlessly transition from action-oriented field battles to turn-based command battle systems while making use of the unique elements of the sixth generation combat orbment “Xipha” in a battle system evolved from the previous Trails titles.
Kuro no Kiseki will feature many original elements that utilize its setting, including a “Topics” system that enables you to gather intel (topics) by communicating with NPCs throughout towns to create situations in your favor when you act as a Spriggan; and an “Alignment Flames” system in which your character’s three alignments (“Lawful,” “Gray,” and “Chaotic”) fluctuate depending on your play style, influencing various statuses, allies and adversaries, and even scenario developments.
Please look forward to The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki, the latest entry in the Trails series, depicted in rich expression by Falcom’s new original engine!
PROLOGUE
Spriggans—a kind of “underground profession” born from the melting pot of diversity that is the Calvard Republic.
Some days as detectives, some days as negotiators, and other days as bounty hunters, they are up for any job from any client. That includes cases even the police are unable to handle and issues citizens cannot discuss in public, as well as “honest” work from criminals and underground organizations.
That was the style of the “underground fixers,” as they were called.
S.1208. A schoolgirl wearing the uniform of a prestigious school visits an rundown building located in the old town of the Republic’s capital.
“The Arclide Fixer Agency.”
With a dignified gaze, the girl glances at the cold typography of a slate that bears this name.
She swallows her breath and knocks three times with determination.
…
“Yaaawn, well a client before noon is rare…”
The mature, yet young; sloppy, yet composed voice of a man echoes as the doorknob slowly turned.
—This is the beginning of a new Trails.