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It's true: We're about seven years late on this one. But better late than never, as they say, for I (Colin) have recently experienced my very first Trails game and am eager to talk about it. To do so, I enlisted the help of the person who convinced me to give the game a go to begin with: MrMattyPlays. Together, we take a trip to Erebonia and delve deep into the life and times of Thors Military Academy's Class VII. And hey, don't let the anime aesthetic fool you, either. What's perhaps most interesting about Trails of Cold Steel is its subject matter: The military-industrial complex, class divides, the haves and the have nots, and war and peace. Some with us, friends, as we spoil the crap out of this awesome Falcom game. Who knows? Maybe we'll even develop a very special social link with each other along the way.

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Matthew Hopkins

I know Collin mentioned how he thought Chrono Trigger was not the peak of JRPGs. I’d love a SS+ episode on the best JRPGs of all time. Maybe do the top 5 for Collin, Dustin, Matty and whoever else wanted to join in. Just a thought, thanks guys

Ib Saint

Never thought about playing these games but now am excited to try them out.

Brandon Soto

Hope this isn’t a 1-time thing. More older games getting Spoilercasts / Review discussions would be awesome.

Joseph Gedgaudas

I’ve been looking forward to this! Cold Steel is one of my favorite games and I was hyped when Colin mentioned doing the spoilercast. I played when it released on the Vita and was addicted. I found Cold Steel II just as good! However, I wasn’t as big of a fan of III and it took multiple playthroughs for me to get into IV. Also I hope someone acknowledges that Alisa is the worst.

Robert

Lol this was teased so long ago I forgot it was coming

Tom Gentry

Never played a Trails game so I couldn’t relate to the episode too much, but my big take away is how good Colin and Matty are together on a podcast. You guys need to make more content together as much as possible. This is not at all meant as a dig at any other co-hosts because I love the LSM cast, I was just so impressed at the flow and building off one another’s conversation. Excellent content!

Joeystick

I wasn't a huge fan of 3 as well, the pacing was so bad, though it did have its strong moments. I did love 4 though mostly because I was giddy to see everyone from previous games

Kickstand

Matty and Colin together is my favorite combo on LSM. Long shot, but hope to see you guys talk about Ys X this year or early next year if the localization doesn’t make the 2023 cut.

Noah Friscopp

The political storytelling aspect has me interested.

Matt Wiles

Better than Chris and Colin?! I can’t think of a better combo on the whole internet, let alone PlayStation podcasts.

Kickstand

Yeah. I like Chris and want him to remain on Sacred Symbols as long as possible. Bluntly, Matty is more knowledgeable about games, (plays way more), is more serious about his craft, and I value his insights. Even though we disagree he works hard on having a great perspective. I think Matty and Colin are somewhat kindred spirits in terms of taste, but have an even better personality dynamic. Just my $0.02

Jeffery Carlson

Loved this! Just one suggestion for Colin, and I’m a bit hesitant because I don’t want to spoil anything, but don’t think this is anything of substance. After playing II, I think you should go back and play Zero then Azure since they’ll both be available on modern hardware by then. Knowing what you say you like about games, think you will really love the smaller, tighter knit playable cast. It also will help clear some things up before playing III and IV as they have references to the Crossbell games that will mean more playing those firsts. It isn’t necessary; but if going to play them anyway, it’s the order I would recommend since available.

Giovanni D'Amico

Just a terrific conversation. I love the Colin + Matty content and am praying that you boys continue with lots of RPG coverage in 2023 and beyond.

Trey Whetstone

I'm so excited this is finally out! I've played the 4 trails of cold steel games and am on Trails from Zero now. Can't wait to listen!

Anonymous

I don’t want, I NEED more Matty and Colin content in 2023!

LastStandMedia

I really don't think I would have stuck with it if I tried again on Vita, because the QoL stuff is really important.

LastStandMedia

Many are saying this. I think once I play and beat II, I'll reassess how I want to proceed.