Eiyuu Densetsu Sen no Kiseki II (Trails of Cold Steel II) continues the Erebonian arc with tenfold dramatic intensity. Resolution of a memorable cliffhanger, further refined bond system. Total narrative excellence.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
Direct sequel to Falcom's narrative RPG deepening the political intrigues of the Erebonian empire with new companions and developments. Published by Falcom, released in Asia in September 2014. Continuation of the social bond system, new ARCUS combat mechanics, darker diplomatic narrative, and empire secrets revealed. Asian version.
Eiyuu Densetsu - Sen no Kiseki II review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
MAX
Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
A direct sequel, this Japanese version plunges the empire into civil war. The art direction blackens the palette: burned towns, cities under martial law, ravaged countryside replace the studious calm of the academy. The Erebonian world shows its underside, that of a torn country, and the martial imagery of conflict takes hold where the school routine once reigned.
Signed by the Falcom Sound Team jdk, the music unfurls a repertoire of wild generosity, from the fiery rock battle theme to moving town melodies. Each region gains a memorable sonic colour, carrying a sprawling story with rare coherence. This melodic richness, celebrated by fans, remains a peak of the JRPG.
Picking up right after the empire's slide into civil war, this entry throws its hero into a conflict beyond him. Darker, the tale tests the friendships forged and reveals the scope of an underground plot. This expansive sequel confirms the political and human richness of one of the most written sagas in the RPG.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Picking the adventure back up where it left off, reuniting with your bonds and untangling a conflict that's catching fire immediately renew the urge to push on chapter after chapter. The refined combat system and the growth of the characters reward the investment. Very wordy and reliant on the first entry, it aims at the initiated, but its long-form storytelling exerts a stubborn hold.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Picking up where the empire tips into war, this sequel thickens Erebonia's intrigues with new companions, wider zones to explore and a finale of considerable scope. Cultivating bonds, hunting requests and combing every region carries far beyond the central thread. That narrative density confirms the Falcom saga's reputation for generosity.
Technical info
💾4,7 GB📅25/09/2014
Published by Falcom
Eiyuu Densetsu - Sen no Kiseki II (PS3) price, value & rarity
Eiyuu Densetsu Sen no Kiseki II, the direct sequel that closes the first Trails of Cold Steel arc on PS3, left without a Western physical edition on the console and thus sought as an import. The Japanese and Asian runs appeal to those wanting to complete the diptych at its source, in its original packaging. Its desirability rests on this regional exclusivity and the deep attachment of the Falcom audience rather than wide distribution.
Is Eiyuu Densetsu - Sen no Kiseki II still worth playing in 2026?
Trails of Cold Steel II extends the Erebonian arc with tenfold dramatic intensity, resolving the harrowing cliffhanger that closed the first chapter. This sequel rewards the narrative investment made, deepening the bonds between characters and widening the continent's political stakes. The combat system, further refined, and the generosity of the content reinforce the experience. It is best to have played the first chapter to grasp its full reach, and the language barrier persists on PS3. For the fan of the Kiseki saga, it is a sequel of total narrative excellence.
