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

[@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. 😁

[@Valimarr]

@@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

[@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

[@JustKweku]

See, this is why you guys are so important. If not for SwitchUp, i don't think this game would have even come across my radar. I'm playing it now and it's so awesome!! I fight myself to put the controller down when i have to go to work, it's so so good! Thanks SwitchUp❤👍🏾

[@AM-hv3pd]

Hi, a long time ago, I suggested including information about the option to change the X and Y axes (I remember you even commented on this in one of your videos). I just wanted to thank you for adopting this suggestion and sticking to it. Best regards!

[@sting7789]

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

[@SwitchUpYt]

Happy birthday!❤

[@SiobhanR28]

@sting7789 happy birthday 🎂 🥳

[@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

[@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

[@continuallyblessed44]

I’ve decided to go through the whole series. Still on Trails in the Sky lol.

[@liquideeriemusic4691]

its rewarding!

[@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

[@brysonhales3767]

Great review! Another to add to the ever growing wishlist

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@JustKweku]

The demo definitely hooked me, I bought the ultimate version 😫😆

[@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

[@scottgray9674]

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

[@Turtleturdz101]

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.

[@MrJimithee]

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

[@diegonunes5896]

It's crazy how I started the trails series in December because I really wanted to experience Trails into reverie but now I really wanna play Daybreak.

[@dante19890]

the turnbased combat is fantastic , but I was very underwhelmed with the field combat. Its so barebones that it doesnt feel that much different from the previous system where you 1 hit them from behind to get an adantage. Now you just hit them a couple of more times to get the same advantage effect.

[@ThangDamMinh]

Because it was never meant to be a fully action RPG. The field combat was a slightly more involved mechanic that makes the player work more to get that advantage. Trails is still a turn based RPG at heart

[@dante19890]

@@ThangDamMinh Yes its a more roundabout way of getting the advantage to start the real combat. There is really no argument to not set this setting to easy. ITs a far cry from the seamless integration of action and turnbased combat that FF7 remake and Rebirth has.

[@trapdoorfloyd]

This would be a great new idea for a live action detective TV show. 😎

[@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!

[@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😊

[@TonyLaranjo]

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

[@ry22]

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

[@raciallyconfused]

Mark, you could be a voice over actor.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Haha that would be cool! Cheers. Mark

[@dylan91296]

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

[@moxiejju7014]

Straight onto my wishlist you go 🎶

[@Jack_80]

straight to my cart it went. i don't buy a lot of games at full price, but new trails games are a rare day one purchase for me.

[@moxiejju7014]

@@Jack_80 I feel that! I'm like that with Pokemon and Fire Emblem haha

[@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!

[@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

[@vigil8400]

@@SwitchUpYtThe sequel isn’t as generous to newcomers unfortunately

[@DaReapa]

The problem I had with the fully 3d series was tge stiffness if attack animations. Glad to see they finally fixed it.

[@RazorBladezX]

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

[@Jack_80]

thankfully he's not the bleeding heart rean is. rean was annoying it also annoyed me that despite all of the huge battles taking place in the cold steel series, hardly anyone ever dies. in this game there was an unexpected death right at the start, and at the end of chapter 1 there was an extremely unexpected death, of someone i expected to either join your party or at the very least pop up throughout the game. it adds so much, not knowing that everyone is safe from death like they were in cold steel. definitely prefer the combat of cold steel 4 and reverie, but i really like that there are deaths in this game that really adds a lot more intensity and emotion to the story.

[@AliAlslaman]

Yea Rean was too much and i had to see his face in five games. When i saw him in CS4 i wished they killed him and just let his students carry on.

[@AliAlslaman]

The best in Trails so far.

[@winterxx1555]

@@Jack_80 cool guy Van isn’t annoying? He’s an edgy douche who would leave you out to dry if he wasn’t compensated for something. Loves his car more than his relationship with others. Rean was easier to put up with, and maybe that’s because he actually had a decent backstory. Daybreak is overhyped compared to previous arcs anyway. It feels like it was written by someone with a severe lack of interest. You start the game, and what happens? You collect the first Genesis. Great, now you're told that you will be doing this seven more times. Every story beat, every build-up, every moment of tension is basically pre-ordained to be tied to collecting the next Genesis. What a snooze fest. Oh and another mafia to deal with, that hasn’t been done before. Then finally, there’s the fact that I just want to get enveloped in a fictional world and here I am listening to something like “white supremacy” or some anti-immigrant faction in the game during some car ride. Idk about you man, but I’m not the biggest fan of integrating real world problems into fictional worlds. That’s what we have real life for. Literally. It gets exhausting.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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?

[@ltManifesto]

When you Quatre in your party and his Laplace Code craft...makes the game dumb easy lol

[@shoked99]

Thanks for the review. Glad to hear the game is really good. Hopefully it does well. If anyone wants the physical version, get it. History dictates it will not be available for too long as NIS titles seem to be hard to find after 8-12 months.

[@irony-z3y]

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

[@MuffHam]

Its stand alone. However I do recommend all the trails games. Grab them on sale.

[@liquideeriemusic4691]

i heard its in tier as sora no kiseki so it must be really really good cant wait!

[@datsunmedia91]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@juancimino296]

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

[@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.

[@MFBBSubEsp]

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

[@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...

[@RobertWWD]

I’ve beaten the game this morning and I was surprised there was only a few references to Trails of Cold Steel. They really made this game for beginners of the series apparently because you don’t need to know anything about the other arks to get into Trails through Daybreak.

[@ThangDamMinh]

There is only one protag from Cold Steel arc, but oh boy you are missing out A LOT of reference if you haven’t at least played Crossbell arc before, notable one being a certain purple hair student and a black hair woman

[@RobertWWD]

@@ThangDamMinh I’ve played Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure and have no idea who you’re talking about.

[@paulblyth9793]

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

[@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

[@ttalah2964]

Demo was more than enough for me . 😊have fun guys

[@Raziel_HHL]

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

[@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 😂

[@reanschwarzer6749]

This year another one comes out and I'm ready 😊

[@BELOV3D777]

If the next switch is backwards compatible won’t it fix framerate and graphics issues because it’ll be more powerful and would be able to handle these games better?

[@rdEye-jm8he]

It depends, it could be worse actually because the hardware isn’t the same

[@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.

[@RazorBladezX]

Getting my copy today in the mail!!

[@Quintessence4444]

Wonder if this'll play better on the Switch 2.

[@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? 😛

[@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!

[@captainthunderbolt7541]

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

[@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.

[@DevDinish]

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

[@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. 😅😂

[@Dex_Hex]

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

[@hashslingingslasher3083]

Hey guys a review on River Tails would be helpful 👍

[@pepercat17]

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

[@blueskyflips]

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

[@kevinphelps5807]

hope I can find a copy this weekend

[@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

[@JMrealgamer]

As long as I can have it portable due to my living situation that’s all I care about. Yeah I could have got it to PS5 but switch is always my first choice.

[@michaelschneider1365]

As a newbie to this and similar games why is it so worth it.

[@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 👍

[@Lerieiz]

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

[@joearnold6881]

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

[@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

[@olinafan4459]

has the english patch released on the switch yet?

[@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

[@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

[@Yusei255]

@@SwitchUpYt kai no kiseki in 2026 should be even better.

[@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?

[@francisrobitaille3909]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@callmedd3494]

Whatever compromises needed to be made to get this on the Switch are worth it. This game is a gem.

[@MFBBSubEsp]

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

[@ShaneDabinett]

I am disappointed with visuals as this was an impulse buy for switch. I have come to terms with the fact that new releases I should now get for my ps5 as this suffers visually on switch. But I like the story and gameplay and will now play in handheld for better visuals.

[@Friscom99]

Wow this game looks right up my alley!

[@joiseydragun7110]

I couldnt help but get irritated when you didn't switch into command mode upon atunning enemies on field lol

[@papasears1982]

the graphic lag and low FPS just bleh, fixed it though, bought a steam deck XD

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@edhahaz]

Let me know when on PC

[@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 😂

[@kerijizo]

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

[@LucaBlight_7]

This or into Reverie?

[@Murasakitsuyukusa]

Another masterpiece from Falcom. Thanks for the review!

[@omensoffate]

Eh

[@SwitchUpYt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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

[@matcoffidis1135]

This does look fun!

[@DimaShortPlay]

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