The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon

IGN

George Yang·Jan 8, 2026

Critic80/100

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One small step for man, one giant leap for the Trails series.

GamesRadar+

Alan Wen·Jan 8, 2026

Critic70/100

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Trails Beyond the Horizon iterates on the excellent hybrid action and turn-based combat that's defined the last few entries.

Push Square

Robert Ramsey·Jan 8, 2026

Critic80/100

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Trails beyond the Horizon is one of the most impactful games in Falcom's series to date, dealing in world-altering revelations and truly dramatic story developments. For Trails fans who have come this far, Horizon has the potential to blow you away - but you need to be ready for hours of character recaps and exposition before things really start to ramp up.

Nintendo Life

Mitch Vogel·Jan 8, 2026

Critic80/100

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Trails Beyond the Horizon is another solid new entry in the long-running series and feels like a firm step forward, even if it's not quite as big a step as some may have hoped. Though the story can be uneven, it's buoyed by a strong and diverse cast that keeps you invested and reminds you how all the work Falcom has been putting in over the years has ultimately been pushing towards something.Couple its engaging (if sometimes slow) narrative with polished graphics, deep character customisation, and a dynamic combat system, and you've got a great and ambitious JRPG that especially stands out in these relatively early days of the Switch 2 library. I'd give this one a strong recommendation to series fans, as it really does feel like a step up from Daybreak II. Newcomers, though, will want to give this one a pass until they've played the previous two Daybreak games, at least.