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The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion

200565/100
Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Fantasy · Turn-Based

A Tear of Vermillion's appeal lies in its straightforward, turn-based combat system and the intricate web of relationships between its large cast of characters. Players navigate a world filled with secrets, uncovering them through conversations, exploration, and the gradual building of bonds. The game's charm stems from its focus on narrative and character development, offering a satisfying experience for those who appreciate a JRPG experience that prioritizes story and world-building over flashy visuals or complex mechanics.

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The setting for the fourth Legend of Heroes game and the second in the Gagharv Trilogy takes place in the fictional land of El Phildin, fifty-six years before the events of "Moonlight Witch". The story begins with an insight to the past. Avin and Eimelle are orphaned children, ages 10 and 8 respectively, who are living in the city of Cathedral after being taken in by Supreme Priest Esperius. Avin is seen bringing milk for the kitten Eimelle snuck into the chapel. They both watch it drink to its heart's content. Before long, Oracle Ollesia appears. The children panic at being caught with the smuggled kitten, but Ollesia doesn't seem too concerned with that, yelling at them to take cover. Cathedral is under attack.

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