Triangle Strategy

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 363 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 46 out of 363
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  1. kimre69
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    If you are a fan of FF Tactics, its a must.
    I gave it 10/10 because its a fantastic tactic game BUT you also need to like cutscenes and history because its like 65% of the game. So there is like 1h block of history then a fight and repeat.
    Also your choices MATTERS.
  2. Traumvita
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    This game is criminally underrated. Review score should’ve at least been a 90 minimum. Great visuals. Amazing gameplay. Amazing characters and story paths. Amazing music. As a huge fire emblem fan I must say this is probably the best SRPG game you can get on switch.
  3. salvegaming
    Sep 6, 2023
    8
    Jogo com mecânicas clássicas de RPG clássico onde a grande característica são as decisões que são feitas assentes em três diferentes ideais. Gráficos charmosos e música competente. Um must play para fãs do género.
  4. Alarchou
    Sep 2, 2023
    9
    C'est fou comment le jeu est trop un classique mais personne n'en parle sérieux. 18/20
  5. Ulriken
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    I've played the game some time ago. I still hold dear my memories of Norzelia and the historical intrigue between the Holy State of Hyzante, the Kingdom og Glenbrook and the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost. As we unlock characters, their stories and interactions can be seen at certain points in the story. Some characters join your party only if you choose a certain path, like General Avlora, forI've played the game some time ago. I still hold dear my memories of Norzelia and the historical intrigue between the Holy State of Hyzante, the Kingdom og Glenbrook and the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost. As we unlock characters, their stories and interactions can be seen at certain points in the story. Some characters join your party only if you choose a certain path, like General Avlora, for example. She's amazing as a unit and terrifying as an enemy. The combat, how to equip your roster and who to pick to clear a certain map are important choices to be taken into account. The positioning of your units in combat is as important as the use of terrain and weapons/magic/buffs to your advantage. The game has a lot of replayability because of different paths you can take. In subsequent playthroughs you get access to the choices you already made and then pick something else entirely and experience a part of the game you haven't seen before. The ng+ allows you to recruit more characters based on your convictions. If you enjoy the game, I'm sure you'll cross that bridge when you get there. I will visit Norzelia again soon.… Expand
  6. dariohead
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    Very nice combat system, good story too. such a shame the game mechanics and the menu navigation are very old and deprecated
  7. drseven
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    A turn-based strategy game worthy heir to the FF tactics saga. More focused on the narrative, but with less team customization options. The game looks beautiful, and is very challenging on the highest difficulty. As in tactics ogre, the game is made up of several endings, depending on the choices you make during the story.

    a must for all lovers of the genre
  8. OswaldTaylor64
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Jeu tactique au tour par tour excellent. Mais ce que j'ai préféré, c'est son histoire riche et profonde ! Je recommande.
  9. Keldrath
    May 3, 2023
    10
    The best tactical RPG I've played in a long, long time! Absolutely flawless with a amazing story that hooks you until the end!
  10. Sensou
    Mar 20, 2023
    8
    Revisit the game, turns out I like the it and it's a pretty decent game.

    Just want to point out that all I like about the game is the story which remind me a lot of Game of Thrones. Which at some point it's becoming way too obvious and I like that. But of course the world and the plot of Triangle Strategy is not as big as GOT. The decision making feature is also a great one where the    Revisit the game, turns out I like the it and it's a pretty decent game.

    Just want to point out that all I like about the game is the story which remind me a lot of Game of Thrones. Which at some point it's becoming way too obvious and I like that. But of course the world and the plot of Triangle Strategy is not as big as GOT.

    The decision making feature is also a great one where the decision you make will alter how you view and going through the game. Near the end of the game, I'm being forced to cut ties with one of my allies because of differences in how we view the next step to survive/ winning the battle. It's completely creating a dilemma but with the end of the chapter, I completely convince right away, without consulting with anyone within the roster as I will get rid of Roland. His proposition is completely insane, a desperate and coward kind of move from him.

    If you like a narrative driven game, this game is completely one of the best out there. Gameplay wise, I don't really like tactics but I manage to finish the game on Easy. The normal difficulty is just so hard for me.

    Note: >60% of your time playing this game will be all about watching cutscene and interacting with characters which is why this game is lacking in terms of gameplay. The exploration also sucks, the world is so small despite the presentation of Norzelia which seems big.    … Expand
  11. Ripper36
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    OK, NO!! This game never picks up the pace. Its 80% a visual noval game with non stop talking. I love games with alot of dio-log and story but Triangle Strategy is not one of them. Yes the voice over work is good and some charterers are pretty cool and if your lucky u can have a little bit of action in the battles. But i cant give this game a higher score, 3 is pushing it. And pleaseOK, NO!! This game never picks up the pace. Its 80% a visual noval game with non stop talking. I love games with alot of dio-log and story but Triangle Strategy is not one of them. Yes the voice over work is good and some charterers are pretty cool and if your lucky u can have a little bit of action in the battles. But i cant give this game a higher score, 3 is pushing it. And please tell me.....what is up with this brief (hopefully brief) HD-2D trash. Its lazy, very lazy. Its 2023, we are not in the early 90s anymore let it just go.… Expand
  12. Bkillinm
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This may be one of the best tactical JRPGs in some time, between the HD2D graphics, the excellent battle system, character building, deep story telling, and perfect pacing. This game gets hated on a lot but I personally think it’s one of the better titles on the Nintendo switch.
  13. Rul00
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    Un juego no apto para impacientes. El juego se toma su tiempo para contar su historia, desarrollarla y concluirla de forma brillante (tiene 4 finales distintos). Los personajes son carismáticos, profundos y bien desarrollados. El sistema de combate es excelente. Gráficamente preciosista con su 2D-HD, una delicia visual. Un RPG impresncindible para los fans del género, aunque complicadoUn juego no apto para impacientes. El juego se toma su tiempo para contar su historia, desarrollarla y concluirla de forma brillante (tiene 4 finales distintos). Los personajes son carismáticos, profundos y bien desarrollados. El sistema de combate es excelente. Gráficamente preciosista con su 2D-HD, una delicia visual. Un RPG impresncindible para los fans del género, aunque complicado para los iniciados.… Expand
  14. Lani337
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    A wonderful game with a great story, difficult decisions and fantastic gameplay. The voice acting is a bit odd sometimes though.
  15. Kadmoni
    Jan 22, 2023
    9
    I really liked this game. A real masterpiece. The game is really good and the story telling is amazing.
  16. BESTEST
    Mar 6, 2022
    8
    If you like the gameplay of Fire Emblem, Advance Wars, FF Tactics, and Tactics Ogre and the artstyle of Octopath Traveller, this is practically a must buy, the price is a bit high though, if it was 40€ I'd give it a 10
  17. CeeVcheese
    Jan 17, 2023
    8
    This is the first RPG strategy game I played through from beginning to end and WOW, It kept me engaged with its different story paths. I loved how the terrain and different character role plays a factor in battles. Voice acting was really good too. The only 2 things bad I have to say about the game is probably the leveling up system and the unlocking of new characters. But besides that,This is the first RPG strategy game I played through from beginning to end and WOW, It kept me engaged with its different story paths. I loved how the terrain and different character role plays a factor in battles. Voice acting was really good too. The only 2 things bad I have to say about the game is probably the leveling up system and the unlocking of new characters. But besides that, its a great fun game.… Expand
  18. ZYMROD
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
    Fue una verdadera sorpresa este juego, que da la sensación de estar jugando un FF Tactics con una trama y sistema de juego pulido a la perfección. Es realmente grato ver el cariño y mimo dedicado a este juego tanto a la música, personajes, tramas y combates. Lo único Meh! son los ligeros problemas de rendimiento.
  19. SebblDebbl
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've just made an account to rate this game as I saw quite some bad reviews about to much text, because it's one of the best games I've played in years. Honestly, the first 2-3h if the game we're a bit tedious to get into and for some players the ratio between "story elements" and "exploration/fighting" is too heavy on dialogue. But the game rewards you with an intriguing story, very difficult choices that usually haunt you for the next hours with its ramifications and fun battles. Best gaming experience I've had for at least the last 5 years.

    PS: play the first game with choices by heart and then aim for the golden route in game+ playthrough
    PPS: utilize the encampment and mock battles as soon as they come available.    … Expand
  20. ThanatosIntern
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    A real gem and one of the must underrated games of 2022. It has gorgeous art, interesting and distinct party members, an intriguing story, and a challenging yet satisfying combat system. The biggest problem is probably the volume of cutscenes, though personally I wasn't bothered much.
  21. Third_Era
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    Note that the game has a heavy visual front load - the first 5 hours had 2 small battles. After that the game has a much better balance and some great tactics game play.

    If you enjoyed Fire Emblem you'll like this one.
  22. hector_bcn98
    Nov 2, 2022
    9
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    Gran jugabilidad estratégica, con amplia variedad de personajes y variables.
    Bellísimo uso del Pixel Art 2D y una banda sonora a la altura de las más grandes. Amplia duración, multiplicada por los diferentes caminos y rutas argumentales. Picos de dificultad ajustados, si bien a veces necesita de farmear y repetir niveles repetidamente. - Cierta repetición en la mecánica del    +
    Gran jugabilidad estratégica, con amplia variedad de personajes y variables.
    Bellísimo uso del Pixel Art 2D y una banda sonora a la altura de las más grandes.
    Amplia duración, multiplicada por los diferentes caminos y rutas argumentales.
    Picos de dificultad ajustados, si bien a veces necesita de farmear y repetir niveles repetidamente.

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    Cierta repetición en la mecánica del balanceo de decisiones.
    La historia podría haber sido un poco más original.    … Expand
  23. DaileyBeating
    Sep 28, 2022
    8
    At the end of the day I really enjoyed triangle strategy. It Is a very good game, with lots of interesting depth and possibilities in the way you take on the game. It starts a little slow, both in story and gameplay, but with some perseverance to get through that opening arc it is a very enjoyable game. Me being a fan of games in the genre helped me power through the slow parts, but alsoAt the end of the day I really enjoyed triangle strategy. It Is a very good game, with lots of interesting depth and possibilities in the way you take on the game. It starts a little slow, both in story and gameplay, but with some perseverance to get through that opening arc it is a very enjoyable game. Me being a fan of games in the genre helped me power through the slow parts, but also made me wanting for more.

    The game can be great, but it never really punched through that glass ceiling I wanted it to like some of my favorite rpgs. It is very good game, great at times, but rarely is it amazing in my eyes. The story was engaging, but many of the big moments weren’t jaw dropping or were easily seen coming. There is your standard twist or two that were rewarding to experience, but I don’t think ill be thinking of this story months later like I do with some of my favorites.

    If you are a fan of the genres you will enjoy this game, I have no worry there, I just don’t know if it’s the game I would use to introduce someone to the strategy rpg genre.    … Expand
  24. DoubleBarrell25
    Sep 27, 2022
    8
    Very good game, and I really enjoyed my time with it. The story has choices and those choices do have small ramifications but they do not seem to great affect the overall outcome of the game. The combat was good but the leveling up was too slow.
  25. caraleao123
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Another great work from the HD2D folks at Square. Fingers crossed for the 2DHD remake of DQ3, not only for it to be good but for it come out of Japan.
  26. Sunshadow87
    Sep 17, 2022
    8
    Triangle strategy es un juego muy difícil de valorar de forma medianamente "objetiva", ya que tiene puntos realmente excelentes, con pequeños fallos que pueden llegar a restar mucho a la experiencia según el tipo de jugador que seas, convirtiéndolo en un autentico "mixed bag". Es una lastima, ya que muchos de estos fallos son de diseño, y no hubieran sido de difícil solución en absoluto,Triangle strategy es un juego muy difícil de valorar de forma medianamente "objetiva", ya que tiene puntos realmente excelentes, con pequeños fallos que pueden llegar a restar mucho a la experiencia según el tipo de jugador que seas, convirtiéndolo en un autentico "mixed bag". Es una lastima, ya que muchos de estos fallos son de diseño, y no hubieran sido de difícil solución en absoluto, pero aún así este es un juego que realmente merecerá la pena para muchos.

    Voy a empezar con el que es sin duda el punto más sobresaliente del juego: la historia y personajes. Lo primero es aclarar que este es un juego que se aleja de los típicos cliches, los personajes no se sienten como un "corta y pega" de estereotipos que hemos visto cientos de veces, si no que se sienten muy humanos y reales, estando realmente conseguidos para los tipos de mentalidad que se podrían esperar de un mundo medieval como el que transcurre el juego, y la evolución especialmente de los protagonistas por las distintas rutas es soberbia. La historia en general es también de aplaudir: el conflicto que se desencadena a lo largo de todo el juego no tiene nada que ver con grandilocuentes dragones ni semidioses, si no con el efecto del comercio y la política que acaba desencadenando en una espiral de destrucción como es una guerra, con gran cantidad de intrigas por parte de prácticamente todo santo personaje que aparezca ante tí. Los diferentes desenlaces son increíblemente buenos, aunque en este punto he de decir que los combates finales de cada ruta son muy originales como misiones finales, debido al realismo pierden un poco de epicidad, faltándole esa sensación de "climax" que solemos sentir al enfrentarnos al reto final de un juego (excepto en el final "verdadero").

    Ahora los contras principales. No voy a poner el "hay mucha historia" porque no me parece un contra en absoluto (es una caracteristica de un juego CENTRADO en la historia). Sin embargo, la manera en la que ha sido llevada el New Game Plus si que me parece un contra. En una segunda partida, conservas todos los niveles que has obtenido en la primera, pero todos los combates van escalando a niveles posteriores (si la misión final de la primera partida esta en torno al nivel 25, la primera misión de la segunda partida empieza al 26). Esto es correcto para mantener el entusiasmo del jugador y poder utilizar las habilidades de sus personajes al máximo, pero sin embargo, a partir de la 3º partida se vuelve un autentico coñazo (y el juego tiene 4 finales...), ya que habremos alcanzado el nivel máximo y ya no hay progresión solo repetición (lo que me hizo cambiar el juego a "Fácil"). Otro problema de esto, es que seguramente en la segunda partida elijamos opciones contrarias en las bifurcaciones de las rutas, lo que nos llevara a ver situaciones y misiones nuevas, pero a partir de la 3º partida esto se reduce al mínimo, y estaremos también saltando escenas como un robot para llegar a las partes que nos interesan. Un sistema que nos permitiera saltar a momentos temporales y cambiar nuestras opciones, en lugar de comenzar el juego de 0, hubiera eliminado todo el tedio derivado de esto.

    En segundo lugar, y mas secundario quizás, esta el hecho de que el comienzo del juego es realmente malo. Lo que quiero decir es que tardaremos seguramente entre 3 y 4 horas a comenzar a tener batallas interesantes, ya que las batallas de tutorial donde te enseñan a jugar están repartidas en los primeros capítulos, separadas por una gran cantidad de historia, y esto si que me parece un error. Hubiera sido más conveniente en el primer capitulo tener una serie de batallas cortas seguidas donde se te enseñaran todas las mecánicas, y ya a partir del capitulo 2 disfrutar de batallas estimulantes, ya que este impacto inicial de solo historia y tutoriales tirara a muchos atrás.    … Expand
  27. Testerteej
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    Even though Tactics Ogre will be reborn to Switch, I still see Triangle Strategy as the spiritual successor to Tactics Ogre with modernized graphics, fully voice acted characters, scale of conviction to influence story arc, same beautiful art works on sprites and illustrations. Only thing missing is the recruitment of custom characters and customizing stats, however all the availableEven though Tactics Ogre will be reborn to Switch, I still see Triangle Strategy as the spiritual successor to Tactics Ogre with modernized graphics, fully voice acted characters, scale of conviction to influence story arc, same beautiful art works on sprites and illustrations. Only thing missing is the recruitment of custom characters and customizing stats, however all the available allied characters in the game have their own specialties and statistical focus that they can own certain roles in the battle and you can have up to 12 units in there doing their own thing to help achieve victory.… Expand
  28. Brazen100
    Aug 24, 2022
    9
    Exactly what you want in a strategy jrpg. Made my account just to say this. Game of my dreams
  29. neko555
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Las temáticas políticas no me gustan nada, y la novela gráfica no es un género que me atraiga demasiado. Sin embargo, este juego combina estas dos cosas y me ha encantado.… Expand
  30. Tradnux
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    It's a very high quality game, definitely a must have if you are into RPG turn-based strategy games. The story is great and is presented really well I find my self playing through just to see how the story unfolds, and there is some replay value as your game's campaign might have a different path based on your situational decisions. As for gameplay, it reminds me a lot of Tactics OgreIt's a very high quality game, definitely a must have if you are into RPG turn-based strategy games. The story is great and is presented really well I find my self playing through just to see how the story unfolds, and there is some replay value as your game's campaign might have a different path based on your situational decisions. As for gameplay, it reminds me a lot of Tactics Ogre which is another classic SRPG, the skill/spell mechanics is a little different, you earn a TP every turn which you can use to perform skills/spells, The system has a lot of gameplay depth into it, many types of varying classes that you may find helpful in some battles depending on the conditions and battle ground, there is also the Kudos and Quietus Points that gives you situational advantages when battle seems hopeless, there is also the Encampment where you can prepare your troops for battle, purchasing items, kudos, quietuses, or be it upgrading class/skills/weapons or grinding them units levels up with the Mock Battles. The graphics and sounds are also pleasing, the art style is a beautiful mix of modern and retro pixel art, the music feels it belongs perfectly to the atmosphere of the game and most of the game is voice acted (some voices are good some are average) which adds to the overall quality. Overall this is a perfect gift for SRPG fans.… Expand
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 102 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 109
  3. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    100
    A great title that manages to tell a gripping political thriller while entertaining you with great tactical battles that are simple at the core but offer a wide range of possibilities. A great, slow, relaxing game to keep your brain occupied. [Issue#319]
  2. Softpedia
    Jan 17, 2023
    85
    The adventures through the Kingdom of Glenbrook provide a compelling experience, more so for those who love choice-based games that involve intriguing plots and tactical combat. Triangle Strategy is one of the few games where making decisions that matter is harder than actually winning battles. This is one of those games that could leave a mark on an entire gerne if Square Enix decides to turn it into a franchise.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 19, 2022
    78
    Story battles take about 20 minutes, while dialogue, inventory management, practice fights and everything else that takes place in-between them can take up to two hours. Nevertheless, the quality of story battles makes up for the wait because they offer a lot of variety, and every problem can be solved in a multitude of ways. [Issue#260, p.44]
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