The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III - Extracurricular Edition

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Take command of a fresh group of students as they navigate the war-torn regions of the Erebonian Empire. This entry in the long-running series blends tactical turn-based battles with a large narrative focused on class dynamics and personal growth. You manage a team of seven characters in grid-based combat using timed attacks and status effects while the story follows their lives between missions. The game includes optional side quests and skill trees that let you tailor each character’s abilities. The combat system has evolved with mechanics like synchronized Brave Orders and stagger-based Breaks that fans have praised for deepening strategic choices. An introductory tutorial and recap chapters help newcomers catch up without prior knowledge. With over 100 hours of content and a 92% rating on Metacritic, it balances accessibility and depth. The Switch port adds motion controls for turn input and optional voice acting in English.