You’re up against a pretty sizeable horde of enemies here, and it’s quite a varied bunch, too. It’s also very important to note here that it’s game over for you if Dragan gets defeated . Do everything you can to stop this from happen
With the sand settled and Plinius overwhelmed, the party bids their Saintly allies farewell. Corentin elects to tag along, having had his fill of Hyzante’s tendency toward closely guarded secrets. Time to head back to Glenbr
While the characters are little more than a mess of adorable pixels and many environments deliberately resemble handcrafted dioramas, there’s an element of realism in how this game expresses loss and sacrifice amidst conflict, often placing harsh decisions on our shoulders and expecting us to reach an ultimatum that will never satisfy everyone. You will make mistakes as a ruler, forced to leave loved ones or citizens to die in the face of progress or knowing that the war ahead will see further blood spilt if we aren’t prepared.
After taking part in your first momentous vote in Triangle Strategy , you will be taken to either the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost or the Holy State of Hyzante. With the latter route, Serenoa and co. get to see the scorching sands for the first time in the game and meet the hierophant. Hyzante’s egalitarian surface proves at least a partial facade, culminating in a conflict with rebel scholars whose worldview certainly does not mesh with those forecast by the Saintly Seven. Good thing we’ll have an ice mage to help us keep our cool. More Walkthroug
Triangle Strategy was criticized pre-launch for sticking to its bizarre title, but at least it owns it. Everything about the game, thematically, seems to revolve around the form of a triangle to some extent or another. In the case of the Conviction system, that’s plain as day with Liberty, Morality, and Util
These units will only show up for recruitment if a given Conviction aspect has achieved a high enough result. For example, Julio Wrightman won’t be available to meet, greet, and mete out enemy fetes with until a player has reached a significant milestone amount of Morality points. It’s possible to play through an entire path without ever learning the guy’s n
Triangle Strategy is an excellent game that expertly combines satisfying combat and a layered narrative to create something I didn’t know I needed. Serenoa Wollfort’s journey is punctuated with intrigue, betrayal, and triumph that are all driven by player decisions that actually feel like they matter. It isn’t smoke and mirrors on a moral Railroad Tiles Tactics presenting the illusion of choice, it’s a ride or die political rollercoaster where failing to convince a single ally will result in the untimely deaths of thousands.
There are breaking points throughout Triangle Strategy that will branch the game out into multiple timelines. The first major decision will have players choose whether they want to visit the kingdom of Hyzante or the kingdom of Aesfrost. This is at the end of chapter three, part one. At first, it seems like players will only get an exclusive character from each campa
It doesn’t make much sense, but from a gameplay perspective it presents an enthralling moral conundrum that had me scratching my head on several occasions. Before making your stance clear there will always be a chance to talk with allies, engaging in dialogue and presenting evidence to sway their position on certain matters. Some will be steadfast in where they stand, while others might be open to persuasion with the right approach. Serenoa will often be free to walk into town and speak with NPCs, all of whom have a perspective to offer on current affairs and small hints towards what the right path might be.
Raising Liberty, Morality, and Utility plays a direct role in your success rate of convincing the game’s lead characters to see Serenoa’s point of view during Scales of Conviction sequences. Serenoa’s point of view, of course, is whatever yours happens to be, and yours will be reflective of which story path(s) you wish to expl
Taking clear inspiration from the likes of Tactics Ogre and Final Fantasy Tactics, Triangle Strategy is an achingly faithful homage to classic genre conventions that can often feel too retro for its own good. However, this faithfulness is complemented by myriad innovation and creative mechanics that help it shine. Combine that with excellent characters and an unexpectedly poignant narrative and you’ve got one of 2022’s biggest surprises. After being somewhat underwhelmed by Octopath Traveller, the team behind it has returned with a tighter, punchier, and more refined experience that cuts away so much of the needless chaff.
JRPGs are often juvenile in some manner while trying to push forward a serious narrative, so it’s nice to see something that is mature in its outlook and expects us to come along for the adventure or leave it behind. I was on board from the opening moments and never looked back.