Triangle Strategy, a new strategy RPG led by Tomoya Asano, maker of Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler games, is out tomorrow. I played through the political adventure, centered around a young ruler named Serenoa, who is thrust into intense power struggles and must decide what’s best for a new generation.
So far, I’m really learning about Triangle Strategy, especially the interesting questions it raises about political strategies and how it involves players in deciding the answers. for themselves. Unfortunately, I haven’t finished the game, the game has branching paths and multiple endings, so I’m not ready to give my final verdict yet. Until I finish the game, here are my impressions to give you an idea of what it has to offer.
If you’re a fan of RPG/strategy games like Final Fantasy Tactics or Fire Emblem, you’ll feel right at home with Triangle Strategy. As you play, you build an army of different units with classes to help you fight grid-based battles where placement and flanks are key. Elevation is important, as attacking from a point higher than your enemies can give you great leverage in terms of damage dealt and keeping yourself safe. I love finding the optimal locations to put my units on the battlefield, but even more so is learning the details of the unique characters at my disposal.
You get a good variety of warriors with unique abilities. For example, I have one character that can throw a decoy for attention and absorb damage, while another can set traps that knock monsters off ledges for extra damage when fall. There’s also the thrill of watching your team level up, learn new abilities, and roam your headquarters. There are three different weapon levels and promotion levels. The first is about unlocking stat boosts and passive skills, while the latter improves your stats and unlocks exciting new abilities. I wish there was a bit more customization in the character building, but it’s an easy system to grasp and I always look forward to new possibilities due to the new strategies they open up.
The Triangle Strategy impressed me most in its wide selection. Very tough questions Game of Thrones-like, like every nation is conspiring while pretending to be an ally. I still don’t know how wide the paths branch, but I can always see a reason to choose each. I often agonized over my decisions, wondering where the other path might have led. Choices can lead to doing something you don’t fully agree with to leverage your decision to accept help from a shady ally when needed.
Aside from some pacing issues and lengthy battles, Triangle Strategy is a game worth playing, with a good mix of strategy and narrative elements. As a bonus, it’s also very newbie-friendly for those who aren’t well versed in strategy/role-playing games. Now I’m just curious how weighty the selections really are, and if the finale turns out to be satisfying. That being said, I was pretty impressed.
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