Quite a bloated game at times since the game is longer than needed (especially near the end) but still a solid game in the series with higher stakes, more threatening enemies, grander set-pieces, expanded character writing, and plot twists that will set the tone for the rest of the arc.
Cold Steel 2 functions extremely similar to the first game but there's a greater sense of freedom and exploration across Erebonia unlike the tight school format in the first game. There's also more focus on gameplay as you can hunt down cryptics to gain powerful lost arts, more playable characters, and more boss battles. Trails aren't known for its gameplay but it carries Cold Steel 2 at times during its weaker story moments.
Not the best game in the series but still worthy to play anyways despite its glaring issues.
Cold Steel 2 functions extremely similar to the first game but there's a greater sense of freedom and exploration across Erebonia unlike the tight school format in the first game. There's also more focus on gameplay as you can hunt down cryptics to gain powerful lost arts, more playable characters, and more boss battles. Trails aren't known for its gameplay but it carries Cold Steel 2 at times during its weaker story moments.
Not the best game in the series but still worthy to play anyways despite its glaring issues.