![]() JRPGs are known for being heavy in dialogue and story development, and Triangle Strategy is no exception to this. Unfortunately grinding is a necessary step in building up a respectable army but thankfully this is a process that isn’t too painful with training battles. This is good because it isn’t uncommon for some of these conflicts to last well over a half hour. There’s a variety of characters that Serenoa recruits which can make battles interesting and entertaining. Having units flank enemies is a huge advantage, as adjacent flanking units will get an extra attack. ![]() Puddles of water can be electrified to make environmental hazards for the enemies while taking the high ground will increase the damage dealt. War is waged on a tactical grid where terrain and placement can help tip the scales in or against the player’s favor. From the onset of the first battle it’s impossible not to see the influence of Final Fantasy Tactics or Fire Emblem. This adds a lot to the replay value as multiple playthroughs are the only way to experience every different possible scenario.Ĭombat is the biggest strength of Triangle Strategy. Different dialogue options all play into how Serenoa’s story unfolds which can lead to the story continuing in drastically-different directions. This makes the interactions feel more organic, even if it’s still conversation through multiple choice. Because the effects of Serenoa’s Conviction can’t be seen by any measurable graphic, it’s up to the player to gauge what the best course of dialogue is to achieve a desired effect based on the context clues from other character dialogue. Serenoa can’t boss his compatriots around, but has to influence them by speaking to them in ways that are mindful of their perspective. This is an invisible meter that keeps track of how Serenoa responds to different dialogue prompts with each choice strengthening his conviction of either Loyalty, Utility or Liberty. Keep track of the branching of narrative and how Serenoa fits into everything is done through the Scales of Conviction. This is a tricky narrative device and game mechanic to pull off, but it’s an area where this title excels. What’s considered right isn’t a simple matter of black or white but really various shades of grey as citizens of the different countries’ perspective aren’t simply about justice or malevolence, but about their perspective of where they fit into the world. ![]() But that is the price to pay for a game that wants to weave a memorable and detailed story to create a world that demands to be explored and cared about. Cutscenes and dialogue are a huge part of the game, and it isn’t a meritless argument to state that Triangle Strategy may be too long-winded in its frequent cutscenes. Outside of battle Serenoa can explore freely in town while talking to NPCs to learn more about each character and their place in the world. Despite being one continent comprised of three countries the lore of this world is deep. This union has goals to ease the political tension and strengthen their respective kingdoms of Glenbrook and Aesfrost, but the conflict continues to grow as Serenoa and his companions navigate their way through the war.Īs is the case with most JRPGs, Triangle Strategy can be divided into combat and noncombat sections. The player takes on the role of Serenoa Wolffort as he steps into a new leadership role as a union is made between him and Princess Frederica Aesfrost, moreso as a political move than out of love and romance. A new conflict has arisen between the three countries of Glenbrook, Hyzante and Aesfrost. The Saltiron War has ended over thirty years ago, which as the name implies was a war over the resources of salt and iron. Triangle Strategy is a tale that takes place in the continent of Norzelia. The game design seems to be more akin to Final Fantasy Tactics than the producer’s more-famous titles, but that might be even more reason why this title has piqued the interest of so many. But when game development is led by Tomoya Asano, producer of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default, it could have just about any nonsensical name and RPG fans would put it on their radar. It sounds like a placeholder working title, which isn’t far removed from when it was introduced as Project Triangle Strategy. Triangle Strategy is a game title that when uttered without any context doesn’t give any indication of what it might be.
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