Review: Triangle Strategy

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Triangle Strategy is very nostalgic, in some ways. It utilizes HD-2D art to deliver clean, crisp pixels that rekindle memories of the original PlayStation. Artdink and Square Enix use a lot of existing framework to build a tactics set that feels familiar, and the story centers on warring states, vying for control over precious resources, backstabbing and scheming.

Where Triangle Strategy innovates is where it shines, though. Its tactical combat might feel similar to the classics at first, but gradually introduces elements to change things up. It’s tough, but also incredibly approachable. A wide swathe of unit types and some pretty compelling map designs make it all feel very replayable. And branching paths, with a very novel method for choosing the road ahead, just adds on top.

The moment when a best-laid plan comes together is a great feeling in a tactical RPG. Turn after turn spent inching towards a goal, manipulating systems and eventually reaching the one moment where the switch flips and the board is yours. Those are the moments Triangle Strategy nails. And even when it gets long-winded and drags a bit, it’s a tactics game worth whiling away the hours on.

Triangle Strategy (Nintendo Switch) Developer: Square Enix, Artdink Publisher: Nintendo Released: March 4, 2022 MSRP: $59.99

Triangle Strategy follows Serenoa Wolffort, a young lord unwittingly thrust into the middle of tensions between the kingdoms of Aesfrost, Glenbrook, and Hyzante. His impending betrothal is cut short by shadowy plots and machinations, and soon the shaky peace between the nations falls apart. Serenoa journeys with a close-knit group of companions, trying to protect his domain, people, and the sanctity of the continent of Norzelia all at once.

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