Cold Steel 4 seems to be a polarizing title amongst Trails fans, and here's what I have to say:
I enjoyed it. I've never backed this franchise because it was necessarily the best written, nor had the best engine, etc, but as far as the gameplay, I get into such an easy rhythm of the day to day and the exploration, that I just kind of feel at home with all of the systems this franchise has. Cold Steel 4 was more of the same gameplay that I've been satisfied with from the previous 3 games. While I can argue that CS2 was the best experience because it had the tightest narrative, after about 300 hours into the franchise, I was happy with the payoffs of CS4, even ithe dialogue was cheesier than a damn four layer lasagna.
I do see validity in the lower scores this game has received, but as far as my experience, the CS has been a franchise that I can just ease into, and with knowing exactly what to expect, I've really enjoyed this series.
Can't believe I'm finally finished. I know there's still a bit more to experience with Azure, Zero, and Reverie on the horizon for me to play, but it's safe for me to say that I've really enjoyed the ride with trails of Cold Steel! I do love this franchise.
I enjoyed it. I've never backed this franchise because it was necessarily the best written, nor had the best engine, etc, but as far as the gameplay, I get into such an easy rhythm of the day to day and the exploration, that I just kind of feel at home with all of the systems this franchise has. Cold Steel 4 was more of the same gameplay that I've been satisfied with from the previous 3 games. While I can argue that CS2 was the best experience because it had the tightest narrative, after about 300 hours into the franchise, I was happy with the payoffs of CS4, even ithe dialogue was cheesier than a damn four layer lasagna.
I do see validity in the lower scores this game has received, but as far as my experience, the CS has been a franchise that I can just ease into, and with knowing exactly what to expect, I've really enjoyed this series.
Can't believe I'm finally finished. I know there's still a bit more to experience with Azure, Zero, and Reverie on the horizon for me to play, but it's safe for me to say that I've really enjoyed the ride with trails of Cold Steel! I do love this franchise.