Trails Through Daybreak Is A Game Changer | Nintendo Switch Review!

The Legend Of Heroes Trails through Daybreak has arrive and releases globally on 5th July. How are things on the Nintendo Switch version and as for the gameplay - does it do enough to stand out? Let's find out! #TrailsThroughDaybreak #Nintendoswitch #review
00:00 - Trails through Daybreak Switch Review
00:59 - Trails through Daybreak Spoiler Free Story
02:34 - The Gameplay
03:44 - The BEST Combat system
06:54 - Controls & Axis
07:29 - Switch Framerates and performance
09:20 - Value, Price & Physical
09:54 - Final Thoughts
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[@SwitchUpYt]

Edit: I should mention this is AN ADULT RPG - language is not for kids. I’m sure other games may have used this combat idea - but man it’s almost flawless here with so much nuance, a great idea! Also there is a BIG mechanic I haven’t mentioned because it’s such a fun spoiler. Let me know what you think of this one - I just ordered the physical, always a sign that I enjoyed it! Cheers guys, Mark

[@solonepeon5805]

Does the game feel like they censored somethings? Like do they still have fanfare outfits like the past games do & foul language?

[@Terranigma23]

Metaphor Refantazio (Atlus/Persona/SMT) use the same type of battle system and sadly I'm pretty sure that every casual reviewer will be like "omg it's so good, it's the first time that we see that". 😅

[@Terranigma23]

​​@@solonepeon5805Nah it's even the contrary. I was surprised to see that they (NISA) kept some 18+ dialogue line from the party member "Aaron". Get ready, he is quite wild ahah. 😁

[@defse_]

@@solonepeon5805Haven’t seen the localization but in the unofficial tl van straight up calls judith a whore multiple times

[@SwitchUpYt]

It got VERY adult language yep. I enjoyed it a a lot actually ​@@solonepeon5805

[@sultan_3864]

i got the deluxe edition that has a steel case, a small artbook, a digital soundtrack and of course the game. i cant wait to play through it as i never played any of the games in the series before.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah it's my favourite in the series so far to be honest I think you'll enjoy it a lot. Mark

[@sultan_3864]

@@SwitchUpYt ty mark appreciate the message.

[@garchomowner]

Glad newcomers are checking out this game. Welcome to the club😅

[@kuvjason7236]

As a long time series fan. I hope this gets you to backtrack to the older games as well as you wait for Daybreak 2.

[@xRphustlehard33]

It's a great series! I'm currently playing Trails of Cold Steel on PS Vita

[@RazorBladezX]

Also Van seems like Rean “combat prowess” wise, with Lloyd “ detective” and Crows “coolness”

[@rei1556]

it hasn't been mentioned here but this game has readability issues with its fonts, especially for the shard effects descriptions and other things like book fonts and newspapers

[@degreeskelvin3025]

Yeah on switch for me. Wondering if itll get fixed

[@rei1556]

@@degreeskelvin3025 for what it's worth i did try to contact nisa but all i can find is their online store contact support, they did reply that my concern regarding the font issue and readability will be forwarded to the relevant internal team, I'm not gonna hope much though unless a lot of people complained about it on social media

[@golfvdubb]

I noticed this as well. It’s not the size that makes it hard to read it’s the font choice. Hopefully this is only in the demo and not the final product.

[@rei1556]

@@golfvdubb it is also the font size, it's too small and the font style makes them look too close and jumbled together

[@juancimino296]

Anyone got the physical edition? Does it come complete on cartridge?

[@bkillinm]

Oh man I can’t wait to get my hands on this tomorrow

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah it's really good! Mark

[@nickwest932]

Nice. I hope you enjoy it! I have to wait to buy mine, just got new windows for the house.

This one definitely goes into my endless RPG wishlist. Although, having not played previous titles may make me favour other games. I hate the feeling of missing out.

[@degreeskelvin3025]

Its like playing a new Final Fantasy game. New story so the previous games dont matter too much

[@jzblue345]

​@@degreeskelvin3025yeah not so much.

[@JacaboBlanco]

​@degreeskelvin3025 not true at all. It's all interconnected. BUT this would be an okay title to jump into. As this takes place in Calvard rather than where cold steel took place. But they are absolutely related and nearby one another.

[@GamerGuyOG]

This is a good entry point to start as it's not a continuation of the other arcs stories

[@whydoistillusethissite8626]

@@degreeskelvin3025 couldn't be further from the truth

[@sfog84]

I had issues reading the some of the text in hand help. Too small for my old eyes I guess. How common is it for games to add patches to increase the size of texts?

[@brysonhales3767]

Great review! Another to add to the ever growing wishlist

[@monkeydluffy5054]

I’ve been very excited to finally play this game the demo of it is great

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah it's a great RPG

[@Jedbullet29]

I loved the demo too, definitely buying when I get paid soon. Van is... Just right as a rogueish hero.

[@BestPleb]

Great review! I recently got a Steam Deck so I will go with PC version but still come to your channel for reviews on other aspects

[@dylan91296]

I got the limited edition of this game for the ps5, cant wait to play it.

[@Tony.Laranjo]

This game looks great. Will have to keep an eye out for your PatchedUp video to see if/when they improve the performance

[@Makoto03]

Great review. I love that this game allows both action and turned based combat. Wish more JRPGS adapted that choice.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thanks mate, yeah it's a great idea! Mark

[@SiobhanR28]

I agree. Its an awesome idea

[@solonepeon5805]

Idk if you played Xenoblade but that game started breaking up everything for others to follow & make different changes to the old formula as well. But for me XB 1 I love the most out of the rest.

[@kentstopme]

The new Metaphor game from Atlus is literally this idea but the transition from action combat to turn based isn’t as smooth as trails here.

[@sting7789]

Having my wife buy this for my late July 3rd birthday present. Happy 4th!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Happy birthday!❤

[@SiobhanR28]

@sting7789 happy birthday 🎂 🥳

[@moxiejju7014]

Straight onto my wishlist you go 🎶

[@raciallyconfused]

Mark, you could be a voice over actor.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Haha that would be cool! Cheers. Mark

[@olinafan4459]

has the english patch released on the switch yet?

[@RazorBladezX]

Getting my copy today in the mail!!

[@skootdiggity1301]

Is the story connected to the other trails games? Can you play this one without knowing any of the trails lore?

[@HalfpennyTerwilliger]

All Trails games' story are connected but since it's not reasonnable to ask people to play all previous games to understand anything in the newly released game, they organised the Trails games into story arcs of two to four games. Each with its own cast of characters and happening in its own geographical area. Each story arc's first game is designed as a point of entry for newcomers. And this game just happen to be the first in the current story arc. I can't speak for this game specifically, but when I played Trails from Zero (4th game in the series but first game in its arc), I never felt lost. Any relevant info related to past events was clearly explained with just enough info to carry on without spoiling all the details outright so you can still go back to the previous games without knowing their whole plot.

[@SwitchUpYt]

​@HalfpennyTerwilliger this. I did mention you don't need to have played any to enjoy this. Mark

[@odavies94]

It literally says this in the first 2 minutes of the review, did your attention span not even hold that long?

[@jeffreyb180]

This is one I had to pickup on PS. To worried about switch cut backs months ago when I ordered the collectors edition. Man I really love to have RPGs on the Switch. Maybe in the future.

[@CupOfNoodlesMusic]

Probably the best in the series for newcomers, which i am so glad i can reccomend them finally. There is boatloads for those who have kept up since sky too though. Lots of rich history and lore that is incredibly grounded beyond any other jrpg series ive played.

[@ry22]

Oh man i wish i could afford to buy this ot looks soo good 😭

[@hashslingingslasher3083]

Hey guys a review on River Tails would be helpful 👍

[@Guerroshelly101]

Still haven't played Reverie, so I'm glad I can play this without prior knowledge

[@mystic865]

Not exactly. There are events in reverie that are mentioned here so no. Go play reverie first.

[@BlowBow2]

Knowing trails, there definitely will still be some things mentioned about Reverie. But they will most likely keep it to the minimum. I will still recommend finishing Reverie if you can.

[@golfvdubb]

Is Reverie fine to play without Cold Steel 1-4? Or From Zero and to Azure?

[@mystic865]

@@golfvdubb reverie is summary of cs and Crossbell games.

[@BlowBow2]

@@golfvdubb absolutely not. That game is specifically designed as the final game for both arcs. You are expected to know pretty much everything about previous games. It spoils arguably the most out of every game in the series.

[@Nedwig747]

I'm still so behind on this series. I try to play one a year and that's just not going to cut it anymore! 2 a year lets go!

[@kevinphelps5807]

hope I can find a copy this weekend

[@SilverShion]

Oh boy, another Kiseki game I'm gonna buy and probably won't play until Cold Steel 1 and 2 had stop being owned by XSEED.

[@Ponaru]

Fight the good fight, Spartacus..

[@BaFultz1990]

Out of curiosity why?

[@soratabun8200]

@@BaFultz1990 he might only own a switch in which Cold steel 1 and 2 have not been localized in English yet

[@jzblue345]

@@soratabun8200 You can play them on PC I think.

[@phongpham6749]

​@@soratabun8200i just buy a ps vita to play cold steel 1+2😊

[@mzxa9988]

Wish they use CS fonts, I tried the fan translation and the fonts is hard to read, sonI was hoping the official translation eill use the older fonts but it seems they using similar fonts with the fan translation one

[@thomasdavis8722]

Annd a day later they announce the sequel! Also dont remember if this was mentioned in the vid, but there is a demo on switch!

[@smackgyver5670]

Hey guys, the games' subtitle is "Trails Through Daybreak".

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeahhhhh I hadn't slept at all yesterday and had fasted for three days it's a miracle I could even speak

[@smackgyver5670]

@@SwitchUpYt Haha oh my, I hope you are well.

[@MFBBSubEsp]

Also its very interesting they let us change the combat system on the go, indeed its an innovation in the jrpgs

[@datsunmedia91]

The visuals are awesome. Imagine a Pokémon game that looks this good. A man can dream... 😭

[@scottgray9674]

Combat looks interesting for sure. Gonna pick this up on ps5 as the switch version looks like a dog's breakfast

[@andrewnicholls4667]

Reminds me of Xenoblade. Always wanted to play a trials game and I think I’ll start with this one 👌🏼

[@Trashedaccount123]

The Ys games can scratch that Xenoblade itch. Made by the same company Falcom

[@DevDinish]

I played this a year ago eith the fan English patch i hope you all enjoy!!!

[@joearnold6881]

I still need to finish the first trails in the sky game before I can play all the rest

[@Dex_Hex]

Great, I currently playing crosbell arc. A little pity that we got daybreak nearly 3 years after jp release.

[@bhoqeem1975]

Good thing i have completed all the previous games, starting from the Sky series. This game has serious long and thick back stories of 20 years!

[@Caffrey90]

After playing through Reverie on Switch I had a feeling this, while playable, may not be ideal on Switch which is why I've known for couple of months that I'll be picking this on PC. Great series!

[@kaidorade1317]

Happy 4th of July my fellow Americans! And to Mark and Glenn: no hard feelings right? ;)

[@SwitchUpYt]

I knew I could rely on you ❤ Happy 4th

[@chrischrisson4152]

Finally a unique RPG? My brother in Christ, it uses the same formula Trails has been using for 20 years

[@Xelitezero]

It's the combat system that they changed it up. Where you can do both Turn based and action. Which there's not many if there are any games that do this. Which makes it a unique rpg.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ummmm you mean the brand new combat system has been in the series for 20 years? Damn I didn't notice you could always do that...wait...

[@PSN9695]

I already want Crimson Sin/Daybreak II just because it has more side content to last. Don’t get me wrong. This is amazing. Trails Through Daybreak is Amazing 8.7 out of 10 to me, almost a 9/10. But Crimsom Sin/Daybreak II looks so much more package and complete with content to enjoy. From what I’ve seen Daybreak/Crimson Sin is between 9.5-10 without playing it myself.

[@Snufkin.]

Damn, it's scary to think that I have the whole Trails series before I can play this... Low res textures don't bother me, I'm playing the Cold Steel on PS Vita

[@jzblue345]

I love cold steel got all 4 games

[@SwitchUpYt]

This is standalone you don't need to have played any. Mark

[@brianmarsteller3102]

This looks like a great game for me - love the detective aspect of things especially. Adding it to the wishlist for sure, but at some point I have to start considering the size not just of my backlog, but of my Trails backlog. I love a good JRPG, but why do they have to be so long? 😛

[@GoroOno]

Actually the visuals and performance don't look that bad, basically the same as the older titles already on Switch. Sure it doesn't take advantage of the new engine like it does on other systems, but it looks fine to me.

[@paulblyth9793]

I’m still on a self-imposed JRPG buying ban until I complete what I’ve got. But this is tempting!

[@Raziel_HHL]

the combat system definitely seems like something more games should experiment with

[@nicholasfairbanks7396]

Its the best RPG combat system I've played in years. Even better than FF7 rebirth. Superb.

[@MFBBSubEsp]

Nice review, I didnt know much about this istallment, I will consider getting it

[@EzGrimzz]

i heard this game was pretty standalone but the main character looks like those from trail into reverie so its confused me if this game heavily connected to previous entry

[@skyn3817]

All of the Legend of Heroes games are very interconnected, but you can still enjoy them without playing previous games. The story won't hit as hard and you'll miss references though.

[@SwitchUpYt]

I disagree slightly about the story not hitting as hard, they've intentionally given more than enough information about key events that it really does hit as hard plus it's all about those characters that you're only introduced to here. Mark

[@melaniapina6368]

Interesting this one, I played the first Trails of cold Steel on the Vita back in the day, and I loved it, this looks very enjoyable too!

[@deividaszukauskas1848]

Characters and story aspect and your description sucked me in. Very tempting 😂😂😂

[@Friscom99]

Wow this game looks right up my alley!

[@tarx9351]

Been wanting to pick up the Xenoblade games, but I'm also adding this one on my buy list, I like that you can switch to two different play types 👍

[@thomasdavis8722]

Man i was gonna sleep on this. Added to my wishlist! Tho i think ill try to get it on pc instead of switch

[@nightblade1102]

You won't have to do an all patched up for this because it's just a localisation, whatever it is right now that's what it'll stay as.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hmmmm we usually get a few patches on Nis games. Mark

[@Ser-Smiley]

I want this. I want this bad!

[@SwitchUpYt]

This one is FOR YOU smiley! Mark

[@Ser-Smiley]

@@SwitchUpYt my wallet AND backlog shudders at this comment. 😅😂

[@heartcradle01]

Actually seems super cool. I CANNOT STAND more turn based games but I’ll definitely do a mix of action and turn based. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@francisrobitaille3909]

They are all on my dekudeals wishlist!!! I am therefore now one good sale away from spending!!

[@Yusei255]

and now Daybreak 2 has been confirmed for an early 2025 release. so roughly march or earlier.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yep very cool with that Switch 2 joint release woop woop

[@NathanaelRibeiro]

Game is been delivered tomorrow but I'm playing through cold steel 3 and then 4 and reverie before playing it but It's ok because may be when I'll catch up they'll released daybreak 2 and I won't be waiting to much 😂

[@Murasakitsuyukusa]

Another masterpiece from Falcom. Thanks for the review!

[@omensoffate]

Eh

[@SwitchUpYt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@captainthunderbolt7541]

I think Radiant Historia (3DS version) allowed both types of combat.

[@SiobhanR28]

Heroes!!! I am so interested in this 🎉🎉

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hey I hope you don't mind but I've made you a moderator mate? Mark

[@SwitchUpYt]

Sometimes I can't get to the comments in time and we get spammed or something silly pops up. If you can karate kick that out of existence if/when it would be most appreciated. Mark

[@SiobhanR28]

Omg Mark!!! I think I might just cry! I don't know what to say. Thank you so much. Those bots shall be no more ❤

[@Mr_Red.25]

Great, i'll just jump to this game and watch the story summary of the previous games on youtube instead, not gonna waste my time to play them all

[@SliderFury1]

Tried the demo on switch and the graphics and animations were distractingly bad. Gonna give the PS4 (Pro) version a shot, seemes like it could be good but the art style and presentation are not sitting well with me atm.

[@MrJimithee]

Love the idea of switching between JRPG and ARPG for combat... Genius!

[@drowningin]

I’m sad this series is almost coming to an end. I hope Falcom starts another long story game series. There is nothing like following a worlds story for a decade

[@SwitchUpYt]

I don't think it'll come to an end anytime soon

[@therealseanw.stewart2071]

I saw the gameplay, and it reminded me of Xenoblade, so I was immediately interested. Not enough RPGs really take risks and break new ground these days in my opinion. Perhaps this game will be worth a look.

[@omensoffate]

This is nothing like xenoblade 😂

[@Rakazool]

i 100% completed the first 2 cold steel games... stuck on CS3 the story is just a slow grind i think i burnt myself out with the first 2 haha i like the faster pace combat option as i find the normal combat too slow of a grind.

[@experience_point6233]

Unfortunately my copy was delayed until Thursday. 😭

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ughhh what a pain

[@schaffiourketaris2691]

It could be worse they cancelled the Aus physical entirely so I have to wait a few weeks for mine to arrive.

[@Ayoo_Arc]

I ain't getting mine til Monday lol

[@pepercat17]

Omg this might be better! I only like turn based JRPGs

[@gilpauloabracia]

Ive never tried any of these trails games since ive heard you need to play this X game and X game first.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah not here you don't - Mark

[@johnmayer666]

Looks like it's worth picking up, thanks for the review gang 👍

[@LilT2o00]

3d trails has always had switch as it's worst option. I'd run it on steam deck if i wanted portable.

[@DimaShortPlay]

From the very beginning of this review there are too many "one more", "personality" and "personally" to be a coincidence 😉

[@JB0007inu]

The game title is wrong in the video title bros

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh yeah I put Trails through daybreak. Ah well good spot! Mark

[@alumlovescake]

@@SwitchUpYt Trails Through Daybreak is correct Trails from daybreak is wrong

[@kerijizo]

So the only minus is the switch performance..? that's a win for me..

[@Heartwind]

Es una pena que no este en español 😢

[@mystic865]

As a trails fan I can say that this is another great Falcom game. Just that action combat is unnecessary and annoying.

[@futrecacao]

is not

[@Azailon_]

I'll be honest. Being forced into turn based after taking damage sounds annoying. Wish they'd choose one or the other.

[@nightblade1102]

They already have two different series of action rpgs tokyo xanadu and Y's. I wish they would have kept the turn based rpg completely for this series at least.

[@SwitchUpYt]

No you only get forced if you are about to die. It gives you a chance to survive. Mark

[@FKDMRYT]

Another trails backlog for me 😅

[@ppbunt]

I thought it was going te be yet another generic JRPG, what a nice surprise!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Definitely mate. Mark

[@MrBaritone]

No better way to deep down ve I to the whole series I guess. Goodbye.

[@JacaboBlanco]

Im so annoyed. The switch version is the only version available at a phyaical store anywhwre near me. Ayiyiyi

[@SwitchUpYt]

It's not terrible but yeah if you have another platform...

[@JacaboBlanco]

@SwitchUpYt I was hooked on the switch like a crackhead for years but the portal (with all its flaws) just makes the ps5 make more sense.

[@JacaboBlanco]

@@SwitchUpYt ended up buying it on steam for now though and playing it on the ROG Ally. Runs beautifully.

[@BagsfromtheNorth]

3rd

[@PhatBoyzClub]

Same ps vita graphics, same constant talking that goes nowhere.. its for a niche audience the best part of the series is 12 mins story thats it the rest is nonsense the entire story is only 10 or 12 mins if cut through all the crap dialogue about random crap in the trails series.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Disagree. The character building is great in this one. Mark

[@PhatBoyzClub]

@@SwitchUpYt will give it a shot

[@simonstrane]

Sadly, they went the Square Enix route and turned my beloved franchise into an A-RPG. I remember buying FF12 and throwing it in the bin an hour after sitting down with it. Needless to say I won't repeat that mistake again.

[@ericho1556]

tbh very outdated graphic and mechanism

[@SwitchUpYt]

Graphics yes. Mechanism...it's never been used other than the new Metaphor game unless I missed something? Mark ❤

[@omensoffate]

@@SwitchUpYtyou are way overhyping the “action combat “

[@lyricalpop1493]

first👌

[@devilangel4655]

Poor graphics!!!

[@jackburton2680]

Some painfully generic looking soulless junk right here

[@UndeadEggmiester]

It's a trails game so it's a easy skip for me but I'm happy for the two people out there that like the series

[@SiobhanR28]

I could say the same for COD haha JRPGs are where my heart is. This looks different and fun

[@shenaniganiz0r]

FIRST HAHAHAAAA I'M THE FRICKIN SICKEST The combat system in this game looks really interesting, I dont think I've ever seen a game combine both real-time and turn-based combat. AND crafting in combat, that's interesting.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah it's great to have something that feels fresh in the combat department. Mark

[@lexilunke525]

Even Visuals 14 / 20 is still way too high. Also the Audio was pretty mediocre compared to the other games. Not a very accurate review.

[@Akihito_Kanbara]

They come out with a new $60 Trails game like every 6 months. They clearly have the money to invest in better graphics, but they continue to make every single one look like a Sega Saturn game. Graphics aren't everything, of course. But, come on. This series looks insanely dated for no reason.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Remember what I said about the other platforms using this new engine to provide better visuals. While it doesn't look amazing on other platforms it looks a heck of a lot better than this. Mark

[@schaffiourketaris2691]

They don't release new trails games every six months it's more like 12-18 months apart it may look that way because the translations were delayed by so much Zero/azure and Nayuta were PS Vita games that pre-date the Cold steels by several years, reverie is 4 years old & Daybreak 1 about 2. In order to catch up the new international distributor bought fan translations & tidied them up while they work on the current releases. The developer Nihon Falcom is actually a fairly small studio that works with relatively limited budget.

[@Xelitezero]

You never owned a sega Saturn

[@Akihito_Kanbara]

@@Xelitezero you're right. I was too poor. I played at friends houses.