Triangle Strategy Review: A Rich And Compelling Narrative RPG
Triangle Strategy is a strategy-based roleplaying game with hybrid 2D and 3D graphics developed by Square Enix for the Nintendo Switch. Triangle Strategy's progression is narrative-driven, immersing players in a complex fantasy world rife with troubled nations, political intrigue, and hidden secrets. While gameplay mirrors certain elements seen in Octopath Traveler, the story and mechanics of Triangle Strategy have unique twists that allow the game to stand up well as its own title. Despite this, lengthy dialogue scenes and slow narrative progression may be a frustrating hurdle for those used to more fast-paced Square Enix titles.
The primary story of Triangle Strategy follows the young lord Serenoa Wolffort as he takes over the noble house of Wolffort and accepts his betrothal to Frederica Aesfrost. Serenoa must act as the mediator between three lands, the Kingdom of Glenbrook, the Grand Dutchy of Aesfrost, and the Holy State of Hyzante, which were all once at war, but now enjoying a fragile time of peace. The three lands have come together to open a mine that will help each area flourish, but tension remains high, with many eager for an excuse to return to conflict.
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The gameplay of Triangle Strategy is made up of three primary phases: narrative, exploration, and combat. The exploration mechanic opens specific locations up for players to wander as Lord Serenoa. During this time, players will look for items scattered around the maps, communicate with NPCs and main characters, and discover information that is important to the narrative. Finding the information in the form of notes of hearsay from NPCs is a crucial task during this phase of gameplay, as
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