Travis Bruno of Capsule Computers writes:
“There have been many long running video game franchises throughout the years but most of these series change things up from time to time in the form of reboots, spin-offs, and numbered entries that tell an entirely new story with no relation to past events. When a series does try to tell a long-running narrative, it also tends to not be an RPG of all things and that is what makes The Legend of Heroes franchise something special, especially in regards to the Trails of Cold Steel set of games. Telling a grand story arc over the span of six years across four games that feature some story elements introduced over a decade ago, it will be a challenge to see if The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV manages to stick the landing with its current arc before the series continues in the future, so have they succeeded?”