Lloyd Bannings joins the Special Support Section and it's a breath of fresh air for the Trails saga. Urban quests weave a dense story, the characters tie players to Crossbell; a Japan-only release that genuinely frustrates.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
First entry in the Crossbell saga, following Lloyd Bannings as he joins the Special Support Section of the independent city-state of Crossbell. Published by Nihon Falcom, released in Japan in September 2010. ARCUS orbital combat system, intertwined urban quests within a dense storyline, engaging characters, orchestral soundtrack. Japan exclusive.
Eiyuu Densetsu - Zero no Kiseki review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
MAX
Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
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.
Within a city-state torn between two powers, a special police unit confronts crime, corruption and underground conspiracies. Renowned for the density of its writing, the saga takes its time to bring a whole city and its inhabitants to life. This long-form investigation, rich and political, delights lovers of intricate stories.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Leading a special police brigade in Crossbell, solving cases and conspiracies while growing your team sets up a long-haul investigation that's hard to put down. Turn-based battles, orbments and side quests chain goals and rewards together. The pacing takes its time, yet the political intrigue and attachment to the group keep a lasting grip.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Joining Crossbell's Special Support Section opens the saga onto an investigative JRPG rich in quests, bonds and turn-based battles. The long main quest and the optional content feed dozens of hours. This first Crossbell entry, by Falcom, offers a lifespan RPG fans cultivate.
Technical info
💾0,86 GB📅30/09/2010
Published by Falcom
Eiyuu Densetsu - Zero no Kiseki (PSP) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Eiyuu Densetsu Zero no Kiseki, a Falcom RPG that opens the Kiseki saga's Crossbell arc, kept exclusive to Japan on PSP and sought as an import by series fans. Its urban setting and detective plot make it a valued gateway to the cycle, to own at its source. Its desirability rests on this regional exclusivity and the Falcom audience's attachment rather than sharp scarcity.
Is Eiyuu Densetsu - Zero no Kiseki still worth playing in 2026?
Eiyuu Densetsu - Zero no Kiseki marks Lloyd Bannings's entry into the Special Support Section, a fresh breath for the Trails saga. Urban quests weave a dense narrative in Crossbell city, characters attach instantly and the structure more condensed than Sora suits the portable format especially well. Japan-only and officially translated only late. An excellent entry to the Crossbell arc to chain with Ao no Kiseki.
