There is something about Triangle Strategy 's production value that feels missing. Where are the character portraits? There are so many characters in the RPG that keeping track of them all is near impossible. There is art for every major character in the game too. They just aren’t spliced toget

Regardless of the route you picked in Chapter Three, Triangle Strategy's story reconvenes for this chapter. This chapter is an interesting one, giving you some glimpses of the Grand Norzelian Mines and the living situation of the Rosellan peoples in Glenbr

The game is a brilliant entry into the grand strategy genre with Paradox Interactive at the helm, a developer known for their addicting historical epics. The fact that the game still sustains a strong player base and an active modding community is proof of just how beloved and popular this game is in the hearts of f

It's easy to see why so many people adore Dead Space 2 . The game's amazing atmosphere and nightmarish enemies make for a gripping romp from start to end. The sheer amount of creepiness and body horror on display is enough to keep some fans up at ni

Everything is situated here, and once again I would have welcomed a bit of extra variety to spice things up. Triangle Strategy is rather traditional in its definition of fantasy, so those who aren’t pulled in by political showdowns and melodramatic expressions of bloodshed might not find a lot to love here. The voice acting doesn’t help either, some of which is downright awful thanks to a lack of direction that has some characters come across as emotionless husks that never give the writing they’re propping up justice. Serenoa is easily the worst, a rather damning indictment given he’s the main protagonist we hear from all the damn time.

Each major character also has a trait unique to them - such as being able to act twice in a single turn or build ladders to navigate trickier terrain. Everyone is different, which makes selecting which units are coming into each battle that much more difficult. You will need to mix and match in order to match each new situation, which can often result in lower level characters having to hang back until they are needed because, as I said before, grinding opportunities in Triangle Strategy feel oddly truncated for a JRPG of this scope. Outside of battle and between story sequences you are free to visit a War Tent filled with your allies ready to strike up conversations. This is also where merchants and traders are found, who are required to upgrade weapons and advance character classes on the regular.

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With an enemy force of 12 units, you sure have your work cut out for you. To balance the scales, you'll also have Rudolph and Sycrus on your side . Rudolph is an archer like Hughette, but prefers to get closer to his targets. Sycrus is a beefy Staffwielder with the Cheer ability, which grants them TP and buffs their strength for a few tu

Triangle Strategy made me feel like a terrible person. JRPGs are normally defined by anime melodrama and silly haircuts, but this TRPG somehow brings out the human side of fantasy as we are forced to make decisions that have a tangible impact on the world around us. Ruling a kingdom is no easy task, especially when you find yourself embroiled in a war where everyone around you is a potential saboteur ready and willing to embrace betrayal.

There is also money needed for various items like in a typical RPG . It’s harder to get materials or money in mock battles, which again, makes upgrading certain aspects tricky. It gets better the deeper players get into Triangle Strategy , but it can still be a strug

Outside of battle Triangle Strategy will occasionally give you a chance to explore contained environments where you can speak to NPCs in a pursuit to gather knowledge and make decisions that will determine your conviction as a ruler. Serenoa’s wider standing will seemingly have huge narrative consequences, so making the right choices even in minute circumstances means the world. This meant I spent ages combing over each environment before returning to the Encampment, which is basically a hub area where merchants and other characters gather for a chat or to sell you goodies. Optional battles are also available courtesy of the barkeep, offering a way to earn experience outside the main campaign.

Triangle Strategy’s gameplay is rather strategic (gasp) and will be familiar to anyone who has dabbled with Final Fantasy Railroad tiles Tactics, Advance Wars, or anything in the TRPG genre. It understands why people are drawn to this type of game and seeks to replicate that success, yet also makes a number of welcome mechanical changes I’d now struggle to live without. When moving a unit, you will be notified of which spaces will ensure you are safe from enemy attacks and which put you in danger.