The Trails games are one of the most criminally overlooked RPG series out there, especially when it comes down to sheer character writing and world-building. Trails has built up one of the most impressive sagas in games, with a story that plays out across eleven games, all while weaving in political, societal, and cultural themes. Even after everything the series has done, Trails Through Daybreak stands at its peak, and a big part of that is because of its hero. Van Arkride is an utterly fascinating protagonist who manages to feel both fresh and familiar all at once, and even puts an important spin on morality.
