The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero Free - A Disappointing Conclusion?

In the world of video games, there's no shortage of epic final boss battles that leave players on the edge of their seats. However, not every conclusion lives up to expectations. The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero is a prime example of this phenomenon.

The end boss of Chapter 2 in Azure is a notable disappointment after the dramatic story moments leading up to it. With a straightforward evasion build and some clever note equipping, players can render the boss's attacks ineffective while their support team buffs and casts arts at leisure. The boss's minions are equally ineffectual, wasting their attacks outside of arts and S-crafts on an opponent who dodges every attack.

The final boss itself is similarly underwhelming, with a slow and vulnerable design that makes it easy to exploit. It's possible to turn the entire battle into a cakewalk by equipping the right notes and using the correct tactics. One Calamity Claw note, for example, can reduce the boss's speed and movement while keeping the heroes safe from harm.

The fact that the final boss can be afflicted with status debuffs only adds insult to injury, making it feel like a pushover rather than a formidable foe. And to rub salt in the wound, there's even a post-final boss segment after defeating the boss, similar to Sky FC's final battle.

In contrast, Joachim's One-Winged Angel phase stands out as one of the more memorable final bosses in the series. However, this may be due to the context - Garcia was fighting against the effects of the Gnosis he had received, making his transformation both tragic and understandable.

For those who have played through Zero, the second fight with Garcia is a notable improvement over the first battle. This time around, Garcia is alone and vulnerable to debuffing and AT delay, making it easier for players to take him down with their arsenal of spammable attacks.

In conclusion, while Trails from Zero has its moments, the final boss battle falls short of expectations. With some clever tactics and note equipping, even the most formidable foes can become pushovers. Perhaps future games in the series will learn from this experience and create a more satisfying conclusion for players to look forward to.

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